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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to Melbourne, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport is October, where tickets cost £909 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,491 and £1,337 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 48 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 15h 55m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 24 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and Melbourne Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 20:50 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 05:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport jets off at 22:35 and lands at 07:30.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Melbourne

Low season

September

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Los Angeles to Melbourne flights

  • What is parking like at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport boasts around 10,000 parking spaces. Passengers can choose between short-term and long-term parking options. Long-term parking costs between $9 and $17 per day while short-term packing goes for around $5 to $40 per day. The airport also has parking for people with disabilities in all official airport parking lots. All shuttle buses serving the airport are equipped with wheelchair lifts, making them accessible for travelers with disabilities.

  • Are there any dining options at LAX Airport?

    There are over 100 restaurants, cafes, and bars at LAX. Most of the restaurants are beyond security, which makes it easy to find something to eat before your flight. The airport also features lounges through different airlines. The majority of the lounges allow passengers in all cabins to buy a day pass. If your airline doesn’t have a lounge or you are not eligible to access it, you can always purchase a day pass at other lounges.

  • Is there a non-stop flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Australia?

    A few airlines do offer non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Australia, with Delta and Fiji Airways being the most popular of them. On most flight routes however, you will have to make one layover. Common layover destinations on this route include Nadi International Airport (NAN), Fiji, and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in the Philippines.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    There are three hotels operating at MEL. The Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is available for day use for up to 6 hours. The other two hotels are Parkroyal Melbourne Airport and Ibis Budget. These options are available for use for a few hours and offer a good way to relax before or after your flight.

  • Is transport available at Melbourne Airport?

    There are a number of convenient transport options for passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport. Passengers can take an express bus to the city centre from outside International Arrivals. This service runs from the early morning into the late evening and costs around A$ 21. Buses to the city centre usually take between 20-25min. Taxi ranks also operate outside Terminal 1, 2 and 3, and taxi rides to Melbourne city centre usually take around 30min. Taxis to the city generally cost between A$ 50-70. Free buses also run passengers from Terminal 1 to the nearby Value Car Park; perfect if you’re being picked up from the airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    Qantas Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Finnair offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the main international airport serving Los Angeles and the nearby areas. LAX is the largest and busiest international airport on the U.S West Coast, making it a major international gateway to the United States.
  • Los Angeles International Airport can be accessed via I-405 Northbound and from I-405 Southbound. It is a hub for many airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Norwegian, and Qantas.
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the largest airport in Melbourne, Victoria. It is the city’s main international airport and is the main entry for most international visitors. The airport hosts nonstop flights from several domestic and international airlines. It is also a major hub for Qantas.
  • If you want to save time and skip all security lines, you can enroll in LAX’s CLEAR program. The airport has CLEAR lanes in Terminals 1 to 7 for fast security clearance. Delta Sky Club has a CLEAR Enrollment Center in T2 for its club members.
  • Transport to Melbourne’s Central Business district is available by bus and car rentals. There is no train service available to this airport. If you prefer public transport, there is a public bus service that serves Zone 1 and 2. To use this service, you will be required to have a Myki Smartcard; the fare is around $3.04 (A$4), and the smartcard itself costs about $4.56 (A$6).
  • Short- and long-stay parking is conveniently available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX). All car parks are situated within walking distance of the terminals, and long-stay parking costs around $40 (A$ 52) per 24h period of use.
  • Currency exchange services are available inside the Arrivals Area of both Terminal 1 and 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). You can also pre-order currency for collection up to 21 days before you travel.
  • Passengers travelling business class to Melbourne with Fiji Airways or Cathay Pacific can make use of the One World Lounge, which is located on Level 5 of the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
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Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

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directAvianca
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directQantas Airways
15h 55mLAX-MEL
directLufthansa
15h 55mLAX-MEL
directAir New Zealand
15h 55mLAX-MEL
directUnited Airlines
15h 55mLAX-MEL
directWestJet
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Los Angeles - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Return flight deals:

Melbourne - Los Angeles

Cabin classes:

£4,204
£745

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