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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles from $625

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles are usually found in February or August, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,150

One-way from

$625

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,314
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 24/4-7/5
  • Nonstop
  • 30h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
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8/5
  • 8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($331 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 March 2025.

Tue 22/712:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Thu 21/823:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 23/3$1,145
Thu 24/411:55MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 7/521:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,150
Wed 22/1006:40MEL - LAX
2 stops27h 28mAir Canada
Tue 25/1112:10LAX - MEL
2 stops31h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3$1,163
Thu 24/411:55MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/513:30LAX - MEL
1 stop22h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,195
Wed 26/310:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/513:39LAX - MEL
1 stop25h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,215
Thu 8/511:55MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/522:50LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,222
Thu 27/312:00MEL - LAX
1 stop24h 12mLufthansa
Mon 31/322:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3$1,244
Tue 29/410:35AVV - LAX
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/523:10LAX - AVV
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,494
Thu 30/1000:35MEL - LAX
2 stops29h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 6/1122:05LAX - MEL
1 stop36h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,537
Thu 27/310:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mVirgin Australia
Mon 31/322:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/3$1,548

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MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

12:55-12:55

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 22/8

23:55-12:00

1 stop19h 05m

$1,145

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 24/4

11:55-09:10

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/5

21:50-06:45

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,150

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

21:40-11:20

2 stops30h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

17:15-10:35

2 stops24h 20m

$1,176

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 24/4

11:55-09:10

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/5

07:35-05:00

1 stop28h 25m

$1,195

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 18/5

16:15-08:15

1 stop23h 00m

$1,217

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

20:30-11:17

2 stops31h 47m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

20:45-11:05

2 stops45h 20m

$1,234

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 24/4

11:55-09:10

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/5

07:00-05:00

1 stop29h 00m

$1,249

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 24/4

06:00-06:00

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/5

11:10-05:00

1 stop24h 50m

$1,253

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 23/6

10:55-00:10

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 27/6

22:35-07:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,322

MelbourneLos Angeles

AVV - LAX

AVVLAX

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 29/4

10:35-14:25

1 stop20h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

23:10-14:10

1 stop22h 00m

$1,494

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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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 83 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $785). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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 25 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 43% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 15 September 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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 25 March 2025.

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

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 25 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles, such as Fiji Airways, Finnair and Virgin Australia. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,266 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne?

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles. You should not have trouble finding flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 10 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 18 airlines have flights to the Los Angeles airport from Melbourne. It is only a 15.1 km journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Angeles’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $1,150. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Fiji Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,191 and $1,193, respectively. Qantas Airways is 23% 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 to Los Angeles one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $678. Sichuan Airlines flights start at $751 while deals on Fiji Airways start at $861 one-way.

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    Melbourne to Los Angeles flights have a stopover in Nadi most often. Auckland is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Auckland is followed by Sydney in terms of the most popular stopover location for Melbourne to Los Angeles flights.

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    Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki are currently the most popular points of interest in Auckland at the moment. Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum and Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki are located about 17.5 km, 18.3 km, and 17.2 km, respectively from Auckland Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Auckland Intl for about $58 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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    Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and State Theatre are the most popular attractions in Sydney if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and State Theatre can be visited by travelling about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.2 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Those on a stopover in Sydney in need of a car hire can book one at Sydney Kingsford Smith for about $55.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Los Angeles flights?

    Of the flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Manila. San Francisco follows Manila in terms of the least common stopover location on Melbourne to Los Angeles flights.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday 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.

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    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $785). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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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China SouthernCheapest$954Average$2,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$961Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,030Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,129Average$1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,136Average$2,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,137Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,163Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,265Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,291Average$1,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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XiamenAirCheapest$1,295Average$1,961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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