Cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles from $741

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
1 Jan — 8 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles are usually found in October or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 2 December 2025.

Thu 4/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1206:08LAX - MEL
1 stop27h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,046
Tue 2/1213:00MEL - LAX
1 stop26h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,075
Thu 11/1208:10MEL - LAX
1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 30/623:59LAX - MEL
1 stop36h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,090
Fri 5/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 14/1222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$1,110
Fri 5/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Thu 5/322:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$1,136
Thu 4/1206:00MEL - LAX
1 stop27h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/1222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,156
Thu 18/1211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/122:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,194
Thu 18/1211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 27/122:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,199
Thu 18/1211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/121:40LAX - MEL
1 stop41h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,208
Sun 7/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/1222:45LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,240
Tue 2/1220:55AVV - LAX
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1221:25LAX - AVV
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,448
Sun 7/1208:10AVV - LAX
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1221:25LAX - AVV
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,700

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 2 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,055

One-way from

$741

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,663
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/1-1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 52h 47m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 9/12
  • Nonstop
  • 14h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($129 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

09:45-07:05

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

06:00-05:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,049

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/3

22:35-09:00

1 stop39h 25m

$1,075

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

10:10-06:00

Nonstop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

20:55-08:00

Nonstop16h 05m

$1,104

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

10:10-06:00

Nonstop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

20:55-08:00

Nonstop16h 05m

$1,104

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

10:10-06:00

Nonstop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

20:55-08:00

Nonstop16h 05m

$1,104

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,133

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,133

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

10:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 17/4

22:35-08:15

1 stop40h 40m

$1,141

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 7/2

13:00-17:53

1 stop23h 53m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/3

21:34-09:00

1 stop40h 26m

$1,141

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 18/12

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,199

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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 28 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 60 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $925). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). 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 2 December 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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 35% 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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 2 December 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 168 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

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 2 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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 6 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 14 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.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles can take about 14h 20m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,049. The distance between Melbourne and Los Angeles is about 12749 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $899. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $907 and $1,024, respectively. Delta is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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: Avianca (65%), Virgin Australia (65%), United Airlines (65%).

  • 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 $4,913, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $710. The most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles), is priced around $918.

  • 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?

    Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Sky Tower are currently the most popular points of interest in Auckland at the moment. Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum and Sky Tower are located about 17.1 km, 18.3 km, and 17.5 km, respectively from Auckland Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Auckland Intl for about $48 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $925). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$899Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$907Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,024Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,034Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,062Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,079Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,108Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,184Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,305Average$2,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,333Average$1,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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