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$457+ Cheap flights from Melbourne 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 octubre 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
mié. 12/1011:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/3110:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$702
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
jue. 11/2012:00 pmMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
jue. 12/1810:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/30$703
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
dom. 11/28:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
dom. 11/98:10 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$704
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
jue. 11/131:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop18h 27mUnited Airlines
lun. 11/2410:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$705
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
lun. 11/241:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop39h 00mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/110:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$708
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/48:00 amMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/1210:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$710
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/812:10 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand
vie. 12/57:05 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$715
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/278:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
vie. 11/287:05 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$718
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/111:30 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop18h 00mAmerican Airlines
mar. 6/309:45 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$720
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/1312:00 pmMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/249:25 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$723
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/34:05 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop21h 08mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/165:02 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops22h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$728
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
jue. 11/1310:20 amAVV - LAX
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/249:25 pmLAX - AVV
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$928

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 octubre 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$696
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$457
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$783
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

jue. 2/5

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

mié. 2/18

4:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 50m

$704

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

mar. 4/28

10:55 am-6:02 pm

1 stop24h 07m

Los Angeles

jue. 5/7

6:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

$751

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

jue. 11/27

1:00 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop18h 27m

Los Angeles

jue. 12/4

6:52 pm-10:00 am

1 stop20h 08m

$757

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

jue. 1/15

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

jue. 2/12

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$784

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

sáb. 2/21

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

mar. 3/10

10:35 pm-8:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$784

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

vie. 12/26

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

dom. 2/1

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$786

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

mar. 1/13

1:00 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop18h 24m

Los Angeles

mié. 2/11

8:05 pm-10:00 am

1 stop18h 55m

$790

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

mar. 1/13

1:00 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop18h 24m

Los Angeles

mar. 2/10

6:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop20h 25m

$790

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

vie. 4/3

11:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop14h 35m

Los Angeles

vie. 4/17

10:45 pm-7:40 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$793

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

mar. 12/23

1:00 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop18h 07m

Los Angeles

lun. 12/29

10:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop40h 10m

$810

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $616). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $719). 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 octubre 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 octubre 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
925 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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 3 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 6 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Los Angeles in 14h 20m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Melbourne to Los Angeles is about 7922 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Fiji Airways, at $680, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Air New Zealand. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Melbourne, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Avianca (58%), Virgin Australia (58%), United Airlines( 58%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $433. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles) can be booked for $629 on average, our data indicates $3,108 when flying from Melbourne 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 to Los Angeles?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $616). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $719). 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 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Discover the top 6 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$680Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$716Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$730Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$762Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$804Average$1,709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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