Cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles from $743
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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Best flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 January 2026.
Fri 13/313:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Mon 16/323:35LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,079
Sun 15/206:00AVV - LAX
2 stops24h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/218:10LAX - AVV
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,302
Wed 6/509:45MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 13/521:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,398
Thu 15/111:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,411
Thu 12/313:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Mon 16/323:35LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,082
Wed 6/513:25MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways
Sat 23/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,149
Sat 14/206:00AVV - LAX
2 stops29h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/214:10LAX - AVV
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,303
Sat 24/113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Sun 1/222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,164
Thu 12/306:40MEL - LAX
2 stops27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/318:10LAX - MEL
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,326
Thu 22/113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Sun 1/222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,164
Mon 4/513:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Tue 12/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,248
Fri 30/116:25AVV - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/222:50LAX - AVV
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,595
Sat 25/413:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Wed 29/423:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,248
Wed 6/506:00AVV - LAX
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/523:10LAX - AVV
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,619
Sun 25/113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Fri 30/122:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,248
Sat 17/116:25AVV - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/221:25LAX - AVV
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,639
Sat 24/113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Fri 30/122:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,248
Sat 17/116:25AVV - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/121:25LAX - AVV
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,640
Sun 19/410:30AVV - LAX
1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/423:10LAX - AVV
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,658
Sat 14/316:25AVV - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/322:30LAX - AVV
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,679
Sat 18/410:30AVV - LAX
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/423:30LAX - AVV
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,708
Wed 11/316:25AVV - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/322:25LAX - AVV
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,720
Direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Los Angeles based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 2 January 2026.
Wed 6/509:45MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 23/521:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,269
Sat 31/112:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 28/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,270
Wed 11/312:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 12/521:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,273
Wed 6/509:45MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 13/521:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,275
Sat 17/112:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 1/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,314
Thu 22/112:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 7/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,315
Sun 15/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 22/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,341
Mon 2/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 16/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,374
Sun 1/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 22/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,377
Thu 5/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 18/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,380
Mon 9/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 23/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,381
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Data last updated 2 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 2/113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Fri 2/122:35LAX - MEL
1 stop29h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,092
Thu 15/106:00AVV - LAX
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/223:00LAX - AVV
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,574
Sat 17/116:25AVV - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/221:25LAX - AVV
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,639
Mon 19/113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Sun 1/222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,164
Thu 22/113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Sat 7/222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,026
Fri 23/113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Sat 31/122:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,097
Wed 28/113:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways
Mon 25/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,100
Thu 29/113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Thu 5/222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,031
Fri 30/110:35MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 22/220:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/1$1,206
Fri 30/116:25AVV - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/222:50LAX - AVV
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,595
Sat 31/113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Sat 7/222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,022
Sat 31/116:25AVV - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/221:25LAX - AVV
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,589
One-way flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 January 2026.
Thu 19/312:10MEL - LAX
1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/1$743
Sun 15/301:30MEL - LAX
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$745
Tue 27/113:00MEL - LAX
3 stops52h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$754
Wed 4/210:35MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$755
Sun 1/218:50MEL - LAX
1 stop34h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/1$773
Wed 14/106:05MEL - LAX
2 stops30h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$783
Mon 26/108:35MEL - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$798
Thu 19/208:35MEL - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/12$800
Tue 17/208:35MEL - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/1$801
Thu 29/113:00MEL - LAX
3 stops46h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$803
Mon 30/321:20MEL - LAX
1 stop41h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 31/12$812
Sat 31/116:25AVV - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$834
Find 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 January 2026.
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 2 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
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Price
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
13:55-13:00
1 stop17h 05m
Los Angeles
Mon 16/3
23:35-12:45
1 stop19h 10m
$1,079
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
Thu 12/3
13:55-13:00
1 stop17h 05m
Los Angeles
Mon 16/3
23:35-12:45
1 stop19h 10m
$1,082
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
Wed 6/5
13:25-12:55
1 stop16h 30m
Los Angeles
Sat 23/5
23:55-12:00
1 stop19h 05m
$1,149
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
Sat 24/1
13:55-12:00
1 stop17h 05m
Los Angeles
Sun 1/2
22:35-12:45
1 stop19h 10m
$1,164
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
Thu 22/1
13:55-12:00
1 stop17h 05m
Los Angeles
Sun 1/2
22:35-12:45
1 stop19h 10m
$1,164
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
Mon 4/5
13:30-12:55
1 stop16h 25m
Los Angeles
Tue 12/5
23:55-12:00
1 stop19h 05m
$1,248
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
Sat 25/4
13:30-12:55
1 stop16h 25m
Los Angeles
Wed 29/4
23:55-12:05
1 stop19h 10m
$1,248
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
Sun 25/1
13:55-12:00
1 stop17h 05m
Los Angeles
Fri 30/1
22:35-12:25
1 stop18h 50m
$1,248
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
Sat 24/1
13:55-12:00
1 stop17h 05m
Los Angeles
Fri 30/1
22:35-12:25
1 stop18h 50m
$1,248
MelbourneLos Angeles
AVV - LAX
AVVLAX
Melbourne Avalon
Sun 15/2
06:00-11:48
2 stops24h 48m
Los Angeles
Sun 22/2
18:10-14:10
2 stops25h 00m
$1,302
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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 26 December 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 $899). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,026). 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 January 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles as you normally would.
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 January 2026.
The most flights from ME1 to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
How often are flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles delayed?
About 27% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 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?
Friday 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 January 2026.
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.
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 10 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 13 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 17h 05m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,079. The distance between Melbourne and Los Angeles is about 12749 km.
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 $733. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Fiji Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $774 and $891, respectively. Delta is 43% 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 Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $481. Sichuan Airlines flights start at $508 while deals on Delta start at $590 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: KLM (80%), Air France (80%), Delta (80%).
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 $5,649, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $683. The most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles), is priced around $950.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
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.
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 $66 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
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 San Francisco. Sydney follows San Francisco in terms of the least common stopover location on 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 $899). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,026). 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.
Explore flights to Los Angeles departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 2 January 2026.
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 2 January 2026.
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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne.
Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles with no change fees?
Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles become cheaper?
Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Melbourne to Los Angeles flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.
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