Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles from $679
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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles are usually found in February or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Sunday
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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 21 August 2026.
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Deal found 19/8$1,014
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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 21 August 2026.
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Deal found 16/8$1,215
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Deal found 15/8$1,392
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Deal found 19/8$1,217
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Deal found 19/8$1,225
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Deal found 19/8$1,266
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Deal found 15/8$1,347
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Deal found 19/8$1,443
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 21 August 2026.
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Deal found 17/8$1,229
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Deal found 18/8$1,239
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 20/8$1,072
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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 21 August 2026.
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Deal found 20/8$679
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Deal found 17/8$707
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Deal found 19/8$722
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 21 August 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
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MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles
MELLAX
Melbourne
Mon 31/8
10:55-18:04
1 stop24h 09m
Los Angeles
Mon 28/9
22:40-07:30
Nonstop15h 50m
$1,215
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles
MELLAX
Melbourne
Tue 8/9
10:55-14:17
1 stop20h 22m
Los Angeles
Sat 17/10
22:35-09:15
1 stop40h 40m
$1,217
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles
MELLAX
Melbourne
Thu 24/9
10:55-14:07
1 stop20h 12m
Los Angeles
Mon 2/11
22:35-09:30
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,225
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles
MELLAX
Melbourne
Fri 11/9
10:55-11:45
1 stop17h 50m
Los Angeles
Sat 17/10
22:35-09:15
1 stop40h 40m
$1,266
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles
MELLAX
Melbourne
Thu 19/11
08:30-10:21
2 stops20h 51m
Los Angeles
Tue 1/12
20:05-10:30
1 stop19h 25m
$1,315
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles
MELLAX
Melbourne
Mon 7/9
06:30-18:04
2 stops28h 34m
Los Angeles
Mon 28/9
20:21-08:15
1 stop18h 54m
$1,315
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles
MELLAX
Melbourne
Sun 24/1
11:10-12:00
2 stops43h 50m
Los Angeles
Tue 2/2
20:05-10:30
1 stop19h 25m
$1,318
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles
MELLAX
Melbourne
Tue 3/11
06:00-10:21
2 stops23h 21m
Los Angeles
Tue 17/11
16:32-13:05
2 stops25h 33m
$1,347
Fastest return journey
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles
MELLAX
Melbourne
Fri 15/1
12:45-13:38
1 stop19h 53m
Los Angeles
Fri 29/1
22:35-09:30
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,392
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles
MELLAX
Melbourne
Fri 25/12
08:10-22:52
2 stops33h 42m
Los Angeles
Sat 23/1
10:15-10:30
1 stop29h 15m
$1,443
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 59 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 Airport to Los Angeles?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of $1,099). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,443). 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 21 August 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $1,048 and $1,385 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,014 on Fiji Airways (14 Sept–21 Sept).
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 176 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 early afternoon 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, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,209.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 52m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Tokyo (NRT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.
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See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne?
For a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, you will be flying into Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 15.1 km from the centre vof the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 6 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 10 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles can take about 24h 09m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,215. Melbourne Airport and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 12749 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $687 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Fiji Airways, starting at $726 and $830 round-trip. Virgin Australia is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles are Fiji Airways ($427), Air New Zealand ($571), and Delta ($587).
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Melbourne Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (72%), KLM (62%), Delta( 62%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is generally $7,956, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $703. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $1,014 for that flight.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in Los Angeles stopover in Nadi most frequently. Auckland is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Auckland?
If you're on a stopover in Auckland and looking for things to do, consider visiting Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, or Sky Tower. Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Sky Tower can be visited by travelling about 17.1 km, 18.3 km, and 17.5 km respectively from Auckland Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Auckland can hire a car from Auckland Intl for about $37 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles flights?
Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles flights have a stopover in San Francisco the least frequently. Sydney sees the next fewest stopovers on Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Los Angeles?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of $1,099). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,443). 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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