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$399+ 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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$703
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$399
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$940

Good round-trip deal

$822 or less

Good one-way deal

$555 or less
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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 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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
Wed 10/2910:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$703
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:45 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 11/310:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/9$704
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 10/73:30 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/216:30 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$705
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 stop23h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/36:50 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$706
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/810:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/225:39 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop21h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$707
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 stop23h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/56:50 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$708
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/711:55 amMEL - LAX
1 stop25h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/288:20 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$709
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Thu 10/308:15 amMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/610:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$710
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 10/255:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/128:35 amLAX - MEL
1 stop25h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$712
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/55:15 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/58:35 amLAX - MEL
1 stop25h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$713

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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 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 10/15

10:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

11:40 am-9:15 am

1 stop27h 35m

$705

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 10/20

11:55 am-11:02 pm

1 stop29h 07m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

8:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop18h 40m

$708

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 10/8

11:55 am-8:21 pm

1 stop26h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

8:20 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 55m

$708

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 10/7

11:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

1:34 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 26m

$708

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 10/8

11:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

8:20 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 55m

$713

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 10/26

10:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$752

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 10/19

10:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

8:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop18h 40m

$753

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 10/30

12:00 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop28h 52m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$757

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 12/24

10:10 am-6:00 am

Nonstop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/2

9:10 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop15h 50m

$761

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 10/24

10:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/31

10:35 pm-8:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$799

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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 Airport to Los Angeles

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 August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is 66 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport 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.

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 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, such as Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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!!
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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!!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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 5 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 Airport to Los Angeles?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles can take about 14h 10m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $705. Melbourne Airport and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 7922 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $686. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $713, and Air New Zealand, from $714. Fiji Airways is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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: Avianca (69%), Virgin Australia (69%), United Airlines (69%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $480. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles) can be booked for $597 on average, our data indicates $3,345 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.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$686Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$714Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$730Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$762Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$804Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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