Q: 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 $1,064 and $1,484 in August. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $994 on Fiji Airways (5 Aug–12 Aug).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Brisbane (BNE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,219.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

How often are flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 27% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 166 minutes.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $1,064 and $1,484 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $994 on Fiji Airways (5 Aug–12 Aug).

Question 7

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 52m.

Question 8

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Tokyo (NRT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 26m.

Question 9

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles can take about 14h 45m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,206. Melbourne Airport and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 12749 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 $683 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Fiji Airways, starting at $718 and $845 round-trip. Virgin Australia is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles are Fiji Airways ($453), Air New Zealand ($582), and Delta ($598).

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of $1,096). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,451). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 17

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is generally $4,310, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $695. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $1,010 for that flight.

Question 18

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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 (71%), Virgin Australia (69%), United Airlines( 69%).

Question 19

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, you may want to consider flying on Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 20

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Auckland?

Accepted Answer

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 $33 per day.

Question 23

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LAX?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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 7 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 11 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne on a regular basis.

Question 25

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 26

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

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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.

Question 28

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 29

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

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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.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Los Angeles from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 31

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	$994
One-way from	$721
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,291
Good round-trip deal	$1,286 or less
Good one-way deal	$824 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$683	Average$1,505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Delta	Cheapest$718	Average$1,305	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$845	Average$1,035	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$905	Average$1,266	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$938	Average$1,351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$997	Average$1,154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,008	Average$1,264	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,012	Average$1,201	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$1,100	Average$1,420	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$1,294	Average$1,507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights

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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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LAX?

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 $1,064 and $1,484 in August.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $994 on Fiji Airways (5 Aug–12 Aug).

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 166 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 21% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% 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?

Brisbane (BNE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,219.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

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?

Flights via Tokyo (NRT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 26m.

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Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $1,064 and $1,484 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $994 on Fiji Airways (5 Aug–12 Aug).