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$540+ 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
mai 21 — mai 281
jeu. 5/21
jeu. 5/28
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 avril 21, 2026.

This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mar. 4/281:25 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
ven. 5/1511:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/16$745
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
sam. 4/251:30 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
ven. 5/811:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/16$746
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/271:30 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
lun. 5/411:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/17$747
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 8/271:30 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
jeu. 8/2711:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/17$748
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
jeu. 4/231:30 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
lun. 5/1111:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/21$766
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
ven. 5/81:30 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
ven. 5/2211:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/20$772
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 4/241:30 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
ven. 5/811:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/16$782
This Orient Vacations deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Orient Vacations is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/251:30 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
dim. 6/1411:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/17$783
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/271:30 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
mer. 5/1311:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/16$786
This Orient Vacations deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Orient Vacations is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/281:25 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
jeu. 5/711:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/17$787
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
ven. 4/241:30 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
dim. 5/311:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/17$789

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 avril 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$745
(BYOjet)

One-way from

$540
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$896

Good round-trip deal

$1,031 or less

Good one-way deal

$628 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Melbourne to Los Angeles
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One-way flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 avril 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

dim. 8/16

9:30 am-6:45 am

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

dim. 9/13

10:55 am-8:15 am

1 stop28h 20m

$923
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

dim. 8/16

9:30 am-6:45 am

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

sam. 8/29

8:21 pm-8:15 am

1 stop18h 54m

$923

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

dim. 5/10

9:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

mar. 5/19

8:15 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 00m

$923

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

ven. 6/12

9:30 am-6:45 am

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

dim. 7/5

6:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop20h 30m

$924

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

mer. 5/20

9:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

mer. 5/27

10:55 am-8:15 am

1 stop28h 20m

$924

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

lun. 6/1

10:55 am-3:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Los Angeles

mer. 6/17

10:35 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$927

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

dim. 5/3

10:55 am-10:58 pm

1 stop29h 03m

Los Angeles

mar. 6/30

4:14 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 01m

$929

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

jeu. 5/7

10:55 am-12:05 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

ven. 5/22

10:35 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$930

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

ven. 6/12

10:55 am-11:57 am

1 stop18h 02m

Los Angeles

mar. 6/30

8:05 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 10m

$930

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

ven. 5/29

10:55 am-11:57 am

1 stop18h 02m

Los Angeles

dim. 6/7

8:10 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 05m

$936

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 17, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of $769). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,003). 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 avril 21, 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

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 avril 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, such as Fiji Airways,Delta, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,434 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,024 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,613 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,644 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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 4 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 15m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $923. 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 $639. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Fiji Airways, from $658, and Qantas Airways, from $694. American Airlines is 24% 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 $324 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $438 and Qantas Airways from $471 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: KLM (74%), Delta (73%), Virgin Atlantic (73%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $538. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles) can be booked for $747 on average, our data indicates $3,854 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of $769). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,003). 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 avril 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$639Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$658Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$694Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$717Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
DeltaCheapest$764Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$776Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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