$387+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
feb. 25 — mar. 41
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Los AngelesExplore 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 enero 26, 2026.
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 enero 26, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
dom. 8/301:30 pm
MEL
- LAX
1 stop16h 25m
Fiji Airways
dom. 9/2011:55 pm
LAX
- MEL
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/23![Fiji Airways logo]()
$691
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
vie. 2/131:55 pm
MEL
- LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
lun. 2/1610:35 pm
LAX
- MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/23![Fiji Airways logo]()
$696
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
dom. 1/251:55 pm
MEL
- LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
lun. 2/910:35 pm
LAX
- MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/24![Fiji Airways logo]()
$698
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
lun. 2/91:55 pm
MEL
- LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
lun. 2/1610:35 pm
LAX
- MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/24![Fiji Airways logo]()
$699
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
dom. 3/81:55 pm
MEL
- LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
jue. 3/1211:35 pm
LAX
- MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/24![Fiji Airways logo]()
$700
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
vie. 1/301:55 pm
MEL
- LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
vie. 2/1310:35 pm
LAX
- MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/25![Fiji Airways logo]()
$701
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
vie. 2/271:55 pm
MEL
- LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
sáb. 3/710:35 pm
LAX
- MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/25![Fiji Airways logo]()
$702
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
vie. 2/61:55 pm
MEL
- LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
dom. 2/1510:35 pm
LAX
- MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/25![Fiji Airways logo]()
$703
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/51:55 pm
MEL
- LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
mié. 2/1810:35 pm
LAX
- MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/25![Fiji Airways logo]()
$704
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
mar. 3/101:45 pm
MEL
- LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
mar. 3/1711:35 pm
LAX
- MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/24![Fiji Airways logo]()
$707
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
mié. 3/111:45 pm
MEL
- LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
mié. 3/1811:35 pm
LAX
- MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/25![Fiji Airways logo]()
$708
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/61:25 pm
MEL
- LAX
1 stop16h 30m
Fiji Airways
mié. 5/1311:55 pm
LAX
- MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/23![Fiji Airways logo]()
$710
Find 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 enero 26, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $697 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $387 (KAYAK) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $853 |
Good round-trip deal | $884 or less |
Good one-way deal | $595 or less |
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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 enero 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.
Fly from
Melbourne
Fly to
Los Angeles
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
vie. 3/13
1:55 pm-1:00 pm
1 stop17h 05m
Los Angeles
lun. 3/16
11:35 pm-12:45 pm
1 stop19h 10m
$806
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
mié. 6/3
10:00 am-7:38 am
Nonstop14h 38m
Los Angeles
lun. 6/22
10:55 pm-7:50 am
Nonstop15h 55m
$869
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
vie. 3/6
10:10 am-6:00 am
Nonstop14h 50m
Los Angeles
mié. 3/18
8:55 pm-7:00 am
Nonstop16h 05m
$875
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
mié. 6/10
10:00 am-7:38 am
Nonstop14h 38m
Los Angeles
mié. 6/17
10:55 pm-7:50 am
Nonstop15h 55m
$879
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
mié. 4/8
10:00 am-7:33 am
Nonstop14h 33m
Los Angeles
mié. 4/29
10:45 pm-7:50 am
Nonstop16h 05m
$880
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
mié. 6/17
10:00 am-7:38 am
Nonstop14h 38m
Los Angeles
mié. 7/15
11:00 pm-7:50 am
Nonstop15h 50m
$880
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
mié. 3/11
9:10 am-6:00 am
Nonstop14h 50m
Los Angeles
mié. 3/25
8:55 pm-7:00 am
Nonstop16h 05m
$880
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
vie. 2/13
10:10 am-6:00 am
Nonstop14h 50m
Los Angeles
vie. 2/20
9:05 pm-8:00 am
Nonstop15h 55m
$880
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
vie. 3/20
9:10 am-6:00 am
Nonstop14h 50m
Los Angeles
lun. 4/6
10:45 pm-7:50 am
Nonstop16h 05m
$880
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
mié. 6/3
1:25 pm-12:55 pm
1 stop16h 30m
Los Angeles
lun. 6/22
11:55 pm-12:25 pm
1 stop19h 30m
$884
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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 January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles
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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 January 23, 2026.
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 $598). 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?
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 enero 26, 2026.
When flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles delayed?
About 28% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 172 minutes.
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.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday 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.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Los Angeles flights?
Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of 1-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $969.
What’s the fastest layover option from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 34m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 48m.
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 enero 26, 2026.
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.
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
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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 enero 26, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$610 | Average$1,380 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$671 | Average$897 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$700 | Average$997 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$716 | Average$804 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% | |
| Cheapest$730 | Average$918 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$780 | Average$922 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |