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$405+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles are usually found in August or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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(Orbitz)

One-way from

$405
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/44:50 pmMEL - LAX
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/77:00 amLAX - MEL
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$841
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/219:30 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop41h 00mSichuan Airlines
Sun 11/249:30 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop46h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/20$878
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2011:55 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop30h 55mFiji Airways
Sun 11/2410:35 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/19$927
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/267:20 amMEL - LAX
1 stop21h 25mJapan Airlines
Mon 12/211:45 amLAX - MEL
1 stop22h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,155
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2611:20 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop32h 10mChina Airlines
Wed 12/42:50 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop26h 15mChina Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,190
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1711:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/210:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,249
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2712:00 pmMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 12/18:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,298
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/253:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop34h 05mVirgin Australia
Tue 1/286:00 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops24h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/19$1,308
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/48:15 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop41h 45mAir China
Thu 12/1210:00 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop46h 45mAir China
Deal found 11/20$1,312
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/77:00 amMEL - LAX
2 stops33h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 12/117:00 amLAX - MEL
2 stops41h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,319

Find flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 3/19

7:10 am-11:10 am

2 stops22h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/24

5:10 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$748

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 2/15

8:00 am-1:18 pm

2 stops24h 18m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

12:10 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$752

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 4/4

11:55 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

11:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$786

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 2/17

9:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop41h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/21

9:30 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops46h 15m

$863

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 2/21

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

10:35 pm-8:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$913

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 2/28

8:10 am-10:35 am

2 stops21h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/14

1:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 30m

$945

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 3/19

10:20 am-9:00 am

1 stop40h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 4/11

12:55 pm-7:20 am

1 stop25h 25m

$970

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

7:25 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop43h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

11:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$981

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 5/19

9:40 am-7:00 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

9:50 pm-6:40 am

Nonstop15h 50m

$1,017

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 2/22

8:15 pm-10:20 am

1 stop33h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/21

11:00 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop46h 45m

$1,036

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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

The most flights from MEL to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Sichuan Airlines, Virgin Australia and United Airlines from Melbourne to Los Angeles. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
778 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
201 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
529 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Melbourne. On average, Los Angeles has 6 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 5 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles round-trip from $752. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Fiji Airways, from $860, and Sichuan Airlines, from $863. Air Canada is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $405 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $442 and Virgin Australia from $446 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles on time: SWISS (100%), Avianca (84%), Virgin Australia (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $448. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles) can be booked for $612 on average our data indicates $2,683 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$634Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$732Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$789Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$793Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$900Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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