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$399+ Cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles (LAX)

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MEL — LAX
Oct 17 — Oct 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles are usually found in August or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Saturday 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 (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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$700
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$399
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$905
From Melbourne to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/294:05 pmMEL - LAX
2 stops23h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1111:59 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop34h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$700
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/112:00 pmMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 11/1710:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$703
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 10/202:30 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Tue 11/1810:45 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/16$704
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/1510:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/310:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$705
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/2910:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/122:30 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$706
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/1510:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/41:34 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop25h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$707
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/1510:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/218:20 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$710
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/3012:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop25h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1010:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$711
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/1311:55 amMEL - LAX
1 stop26h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/51:34 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop25h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$713
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 10/266:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop31h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/310:25 amLAX - MEL
1 stop23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$718
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/172:30 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Fri 10/3111:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/17$719
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Fri 10/316:00 amAVV - LAX
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/410:45 pmLAX - AVV
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$873

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 10/15

10:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

4:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 50m

$707

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 10/16

11:55 am-2:57 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$713

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 10/15

11:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/17

10:26 am-10:00 am

1 stop28h 34m

$713

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 10/13

11:55 am-2:57 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

12:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

$713

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 10/12

10:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/17

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$755

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 10/17

10:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

1:34 pm-10:00 am

1 stop25h 26m

$757

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 10/12

10:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

6:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop20h 10m

$757

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 11/1

12:00 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop18h 27m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

2:30 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 30m

$763

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 10/14

11:55 am-2:57 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

8:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop18h 40m

$763

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 10/18

11:55 am-2:57 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/4

8:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop18h 40m

$763

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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 September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 87 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne 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 December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne 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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, 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.

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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  • 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 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 10m. 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 $686, 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $431. Users have also found prices from $485 and $487 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • 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 (62%), Virgin Australia (62%), United Airlines( 62%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $479. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles) can be booked for $601 on average, our data indicates $3,696 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$686Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$714Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$730Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$762Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$804Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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