What’s the fastest layover option from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 34m.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of 1-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 48m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $969.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Los Angeles flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.

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

A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles can take about 14h 50m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $839. Melbourne Airport and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 7922 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 $610. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $667, and Fiji Airways, from $673. Delta is 30% 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 $338 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $439 and American Airlines from $473 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles

The most flights from MEL to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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.

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).

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $478. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles) can be booked for $628 on average, our data indicates $3,092 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles.

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: American Airlines (59%), Alaska Airlines (59%), Qantas Airways (59%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Consider Qantas Airways, United Airlines or Fiji Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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.

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 10 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 7 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

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.

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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 December 12, 2025.

Thu 12/251:55 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Thu 1/2910:35 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/9

$805

Thu 12/251:55 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Sat 1/310:35 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/10

$835

Wed 12/241:45 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Fri 1/210:35 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/10

$860

Wed 12/241:45 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Sat 1/310:35 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/10

$862

Fri 12/261:55 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Thu 1/2910:35 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/9

$877

Wed 12/171:45 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Wed 1/2810:35 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/9

$891

Wed 12/171:45 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Tue 1/2710:35 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/11

$893

Fri 12/261:55 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Sun 2/110:35 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/10

$918

Sat 12/271:55 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Sun 1/410:35 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/10

$928

Wed 12/241:45 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Thu 1/110:35 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/11

$929

Tue 12/234:05 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop21h 38mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/3110:50 pmLAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$933

Best flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Wed 5/612:10 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop18h 10mAir New Zealand

Wed 5/1310:10 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/11

$762

Wed 5/66:00 amMEL - LAX

2 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/134:55 pmLAX - MEL

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$825

Fri 3/209:10 amMEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Mon 4/610:45 pmLAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$839

Wed 12/241:45 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Sun 1/410:35 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/10

$928

Thu 1/1511:30 amMEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/110:35 pmLAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$937

Wed 5/139:30 amMEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/2710:35 pmLAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$937

Thu 12/2511:30 amMEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/24:10 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$937

Wed 5/69:30 amMEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1310:35 pmLAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$938

Wed 1/2111:30 amMEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/279:40 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop41h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$942

Sun 4/510:55 amMEL - LAX

1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/191:20 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$942

Wed 12/2411:30 amMEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/310:50 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop40h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$942

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 12/171:45 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Wed 1/2810:35 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/9

$891

Wed 12/171:45 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Tue 1/2710:35 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/11

$893

Wed 12/1710:10 amMEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Wed 12/249:05 pmLAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$943

Wed 12/1710:15 amMEL - LAX

1 stop23h 15mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/299:00 amLAX - MEL

2 stops25h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$948

Thu 12/1811:30 amMEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/3110:35 pmLAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$935

Thu 12/1811:30 amMEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/24:10 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$937

Sun 12/2111:30 amMEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/212:08 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop26h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$938

Sun 12/211:00 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop18h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/48:10 pmLAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$944

Sun 12/2110:10 amMEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Mon 1/59:10 pmLAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$945

One-way flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Mon 2/912:10 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/10

$492

Tue 2/310:35 amMEL - LAX

1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/11

$493

Wed 2/412:10 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/10

$503

Tue 3/101:30 amMEL - LAX

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$513

Thu 3/121:30 amMEL - LAX

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$514

Tue 1/2012:10 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/9

$530

Sun 1/258:35 amMEL - LAX

1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/11

$532

Thu 1/2212:10 pmMEL - LAX

1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/11

$534

Wed 3/111:30 amMEL - LAX

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$535

Sat 1/2410:00 pmMEL - LAX

2 stops32h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$538

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Most accurate provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
Round-trip from	$649 (Kissandfly.com)
One-way from	$492 (BYOjet)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,070
Good round-trip deal	$737 or less
Good one-way deal	$512 or less

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Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 5/6

12:10 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

10:10 pm-10:55 am

1 stop19h 45m

$762

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-1:34 pm

2 stops24h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

4:55 pm-11:25 am

2 stops25h 30m

$825

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 3/20

9:10 am-6:00 am

Nonstop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

10:45 pm-7:40 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$839

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 12/24

1:45 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/4

10:35 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$928

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 1/15

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$937

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 5/13

9:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/27

10:35 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$937

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 12/25

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/2

4:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 50m

$937

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 5/6

9:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

10:35 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$938

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 1/21

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

9:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop41h 20m

$942

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

10:55 am-3:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

1:20 pm-8:15 am

1 stop25h 55m

$942

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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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Jetabroad	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
oojo	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*1 star

*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 Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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.

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is 60 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of $599). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $685). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 49% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, such as Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

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

552 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

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

947 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

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

9,095 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

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

11,050 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

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

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 10 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 7 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles can take about 14h 50m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $839. Melbourne Airport and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 7922 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 $610. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $667, and Fiji Airways, from $673. Delta is 30% 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 $338 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $439 and American Airlines from $473 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: American Airlines (59%), Alaska Airlines (59%), Qantas Airways (59%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $478. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles) can be booked for $628 on average, our data indicates $3,092 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of $599). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $685). 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 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$673	Average$902	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$700	Average$1,046	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$716	Average$804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
American Airlines	Cheapest$730	Average$931	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$780	Average$993	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$817	Average$1,355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,015	Average$1,349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%

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$492+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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