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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles from $648

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles are usually found in February or August, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,149

One-way from

$648

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,091
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 17/1-17/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
30/1
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 19 December 2024.

Sat 28/1213:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Wed 22/122:35LAX - MEL
1 stop28h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,902
Tue 31/1206:45MEL - LAX
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/122:45LAX - MEL
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,096
Wed 25/1218:50MEL - LAX
2 stops34h 00mAir Tahiti Nui
Sun 29/1222:45LAX - MEL
2 stops24h 05mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 18/12$2,154
Tue 24/1211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 28/116:10LAX - MEL
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,161
Sun 29/1213:00MEL - LAX
1 stop24h 06mLufthansa
Mon 30/1222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12$2,265
Wed 25/1211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mVirgin Australia
Sun 29/1222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/12$2,407
Sun 22/1220:15MEL - LAX
1 stop41h 45mAir China
Thu 26/1222:00LAX - MEL
1 stop46h 45mAir China
Deal found 17/12$2,611
Sat 21/1206:00AVV - LAX
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/1211:00LAX - AVV
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,705
Sun 22/1207:20MEL - LAX
2 stops24h 56mJapan Airlines
Thu 26/1222:05LAX - MEL
2 stops36h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,886

Find flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles within your budget

Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 17/1

13:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 17/1

22:35-12:45

1 stop19h 10m

$1,149

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

16:50-23:52

1 stop26h 02m

Los Angeles

Sat 22/2

09:15-16:20

1 stop36h 05m

$1,151

MelbourneLos Angeles

AVV - LAX

AVVLAX

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 19/3

06:00-12:50

2 stops24h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 30/3

23:45-22:50

2 stops29h 05m

$1,227

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

10:20-20:00

1 stop27h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 30/3

23:45-06:30

1 stop36h 45m

$1,418

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

21:30-19:30

1 stop41h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 23/2

21:30-14:45

2 stops46h 15m

$1,451

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 6/2

07:45-23:55

2 stops35h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/2

14:15-15:45

2 stops30h 30m

$1,505

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

20:00-20:10

1 stop41h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 17/4

23:25-14:35

1 stop46h 10m

$1,537

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

00:35-19:55

1 stop38h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/3

23:05-10:50

1 stop41h 45m

$1,545

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

23:20-20:35

1 stop39h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

00:05-11:40

1 stop41h 35m

$1,548

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

18:00-23:59

2 stops24h 59m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/2

07:00-09:50

2 stops31h 50m

$1,645

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 13 December 2024.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $793). 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 19 December 2024.

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 23% 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. Sunday afternoons 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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles, such as Hawaiian Airlines, Fiji Airways and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

8.3
Very Good
477 reviews
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

8.3
Very Good
754 reviews
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

7.9
Good
2,296 reviews
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

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?

    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 17 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 Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $1,149. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Philippine Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,449 and $1,451, respectively. Fiji 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 Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $808. XiamenAir flights start at $926 while deals on Fiji Airways start at $927 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne 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 to Los Angeles on time: SWISS (77%), Avianca (76%), Virgin Australia (76%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $7,593, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $700. The most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles), is priced around $1,091.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Auckland?

    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 $78 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Sydney?

    Sydney Opera House, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and Pyrmont Bridge are the most popular attractions in Sydney if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sydney Opera House, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and Pyrmont Bridge can be visited by travelling about 9.9 km, 8.1 km, and 8.0 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 $58.

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

  • 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 holiday 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 to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $793). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Discover the top 10 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$936Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China SouthernCheapest$967Average$1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,055Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,129Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,166Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,268Average$1,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,291Average$1,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,312Average$1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,333Average$1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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