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Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles from £533

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles departing on 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles (MEL-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:55 - 12:55MEL-LAX
17h 00m1 stop
23:55 - 12:20LAX-MEL
19h 25m1 stop
£569Fiji Airways
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Sun, 18 Aug - Wed, 11 Sep
13:45 - 12:55MEL-LAX
16h 10m1 stop
22:45 - 12:45LAX-MEL
19h 00m1 stop
£614Fiji Airways
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Mon, 15 Jul - Mon, 2 Dec
09:30 - 06:45MEL-LAX
14h 15mdirect
22:35 - 07:30LAX-MEL
15h 55mdirect
£763United Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Mon, 8 Jul
10:55 - 12:45MEL-LAX
18h 50m1 stop
06:00 - 08:15LAX-MEL
33h 15m1 stop
£767United Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Mon, 8 Jul
21:15 - 18:30MEL-LAX
14h 15mdirect
20:50 - 05:45LAX-MEL
15h 55mdirect
£814Qantas Airways
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Wed, 29 May - Sun, 9 Jun
11:55 - 09:10MEL-LAX
14h 15mdirect
21:50 - 06:45LAX-MEL
15h 55mdirect
£815Qantas Airways
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Tue, 23 Jul - Tue, 6 Aug
10:55 - 00:18MEL-LAX
30h 23m1 stop
19:20 - 08:15LAX-MEL
19h 55m1 stop
£837Virgin Australia
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Tue, 28 May - Tue, 4 Jun
10:55 - 18:10MEL-LAX
24h 15m1 stop
19:20 - 10:35LAX-MEL
22h 15m2 stops
£884Virgin Australia
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Tue, 28 May - Tue, 4 Jun
10:00 - 12:55MEL-LAX
19h 55m2 stops
23:55 - 22:35LAX-MEL
29h 40m1 stop
£920
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Wed, 15 May - Mon, 20 May
12:55 - 12:55MEL-LAX
17h 00m1 stop
23:55 - 15:35LAX-MEL
22h 40m2 stops
£925
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Sat, 3 Aug - Tue, 20 Aug

Flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles 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 Melbourne to Los Angeles?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Melbourne to Los Angeles, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Melbourne, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, 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 Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is October, where tickets cost £783 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is £1,398 and £1,163 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, 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 Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, United Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £533. KAYAK users also found Melbourne to Los Angeles return flights on Fiji Airways from £569 and on United Airlines from £763.

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

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 14h 13m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

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

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.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles take?

Direct flights take on average 14h 10m to travel the 7,922 miles between Melbourne and Los Angeles.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 09:30 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 06:40.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles jets off at 21:15 and lands at 18:30.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Low season

January

High season

October

Cheapest flight

£533
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Los Angeles 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 Melbourne to Los Angeles flights

  • Is there an open access lounge in the international terminal at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

    The international terminal (T2) of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport has three open access lounges. These are open to all passengers, regardless of which airline you’re flying with and whether or not you have membership. You can find The Marhaba Lounge, The House Lounge and The Plaza Premium Lounge in the departures area of Terminal 2. Prices start at A$ 45 per adult, and pre-bookings can be made online.

  • What layover options are available between Melbourne and Los Angeles?

    You have quite a range of layover options to choose from for your flight from Melbourne to LA. Flights with Fiji Airways come with a stop in Nadi, Fiji (NAN). Qatar Airways offers flights with a stop in Doha, Qatar (DOH), while Singapore Airlines offer a layover at Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN). If you’d like to stop in Auckland (AKL), you can select a flight with Air New Zealand, or if you’d prefer Hong Kong (HKG), then Cathay Pacific would be the ideal airline choice.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles was £668 for a one-way ticket and £713 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Melbourne to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

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

    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 Los Angeles from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £655 or less one-way.
  • The international terminal, or T2, of Melbourne International Airport, also known as Tullamarine Airport (MEL), offers shower facilities to passengers. These are free of charge and can be found in the departures lounge, just after you get through the duty-free zone.
  • If you’re close to Melbourne’s CBD, the SkyBus is a convenient way to get to the airport. It departs from Southern Cross Station, and you can enjoy an air-conditioned journey. One-way adult tickets cost around A$ 15 if booked online, and the journey takes approximately 22min.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has an art program, featuring permanent installations throughout the terminal buildings, exhibitions and cultural performances. Keep a lookout for ‘Air Garden’ and ‘Bell Tower’, both of which are in the international terminal (Terminal B).
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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Melbourne

Monday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 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

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

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 249 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.0Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.6Food
Airline reviews

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

8.0 ExcellentKD, Apr 2024AKL - NAN
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Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Better connections, much better cabin crew, much cleaner cabin that Qantas, American and probably other carriers.

Better connections, much better cabin crews, much cleaner aircraft than Qantas, American and probably others.

Fiji left without me because American Airlines was too stupid to get to LAX on time. Fiji should have offered a standby on another flight but they told me tough luck. I will never fly with this company again.

The A350 aircraft business class experience was very good. Comfortable and well appointed pod, and supplemental bed pad available for sleeping. Food was very good.

Business class seats and amenities were excellent, crew very attentive. Slept well. Food good, lounge experience nice. Would fly them again. A350 aircraft excellent, very quiet.

The flight attendants were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything ran on time. I highly recommend Fiji Airways.

The experience was lovely in every respect. The crews were delightful.

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Cheapest flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/8Fri
directUnited Airlines
14h 15mMEL-LAX
£533
17/7Wed
directVirgin Australia
14h 15mMEL-LAX
£536
2/8Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
24h 35mMEL-LAX
£537
1/6Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
24h 05mMEL-LAX
£539
12/10Sat
2 stops
27h 30mMEL-LAX
£642
11/10Fri
1 stopCathay Pacific
39h 30mMEL-LAX
£699
26/5Sun
3 stopsEmirates
56h 45mMEL-LAX
£1,427
1/7Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
25h 10mMEL-LAX
£1,600
30/6Sun
3 stopsEmirates
56h 25mMEL-LAX
£1,955
14/5Tue
1 stopChina Airlines
40h 10mMEL-LAX
£2,994

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/5Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
40h 10mMEL-LAX
13/9Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
47h 00mLAX-MEL
£1,081
4/5Sat
multi-stop
36h 00mMEL-LAX
13/5Mon
multi-stop
29h 55mLAX-MEL
£1,095
1/5Wed
multi-stop
19h 55mMEL-LAX
18/5Sat
multi-stop
19h 25mLAX-MEL
£1,233
1/5Wed
multi-stopChina Airlines
40h 10mMEL-LAX
17/5Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
47h 00mLAX-MEL
£1,342
1/5Wed
multi-stop
19h 55mMEL-LAX
18/5Sat
multi-stop
22h 40mLAX-MEL
£1,465
1/5Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
41h 30mMEL-LAX
17/5Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
41h 45mLAX-MEL
£1,657
1/5Wed
multi-stopChina Airlines
45h 45mMEL-LAX
17/5Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
47h 30mLAX-MEL
£1,752
3/5Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
29h 15mMEL-LAX
10/5Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
28h 45mLAX-MEL
£5,478
3/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
52h 50mMEL-LAX
11/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
43h 50mLAX-MEL
£10,423
3/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
52h 50mMEL-LAX
11/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
33h 55mLAX-MEL
£10,428

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Melbourne - Los Angeles Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - Melbourne

Cabin classes:

£932

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