Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles from $598

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles are usually found in August or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,049

One-way from

$598

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,356

Good round-trip deal

$1,232 or less

Good one-way deal

$803 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 29/10-9/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 57m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 13/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($238 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

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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 17 September 2025.

Wed 29/1016:05MEL - LAX
2 stops23h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1123:59LAX - MEL
1 stop34h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,049
Sat 1/1112:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 17/1122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,053
Mon 20/1014:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Tue 18/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,055
Wed 15/1010:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/1122:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,056
Wed 29/1010:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1114:30LAX - MEL
1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,058
Wed 15/1010:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1113:34LAX - MEL
1 stop25h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,059
Wed 15/1010:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/1020:20LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,064
Thu 30/1012:00MEL - LAX
1 stop23h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1122:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,065
Mon 13/1011:55MEL - LAX
1 stop26h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/1116:10LAX - MEL
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,068
Sun 26/1018:00MEL - LAX
1 stop31h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1110:25LAX - MEL
1 stop23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,076
Tue 14/1009:45MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 21/1023:00LAX - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,082

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

10:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,056

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/11

12:00-10:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,059

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

12:00-11:59

1 stop17h 59m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

20:20-10:00

1 stop18h 40m

$1,068

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

10:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,131

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

10:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/11

18:50-10:00

1 stop20h 10m

$1,134

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

10:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

22:40-08:30

Nonstop15h 50m

$1,134

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 5/10

10:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 19/10

17:39-09:15

1 stop21h 36m

$1,139

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

12:00-07:25

Nonstop14h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 29/11

22:50-09:30

Nonstop15h 40m

$1,140

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

12:00-12:27

1 stop18h 27m

Los Angeles

Tue 18/11

14:30-10:00

1 stop24h 30m

$1,143

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

11:55-14:57

1 stop21h 02m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/11

20:20-10:00

1 stop18h 40m

$1,143

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 87 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 $774). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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 17 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 51% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 14 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 17 September 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Related info for your journey

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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 3 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 16 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 14h 10m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,056. Melbourne Airport and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 12749 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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 Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $910 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $999 and $1,051 round-trip. Fiji Airways is currently priced 33% 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 ($646), Air Canada ($725), and United Airlines ($727).

  • 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: Avianca (62%), Virgin Australia (62%), United Airlines( 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 $5,111, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $727. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $899 for that flight.

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

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Sydney?

    The majority of Sydney visitors spend their time at Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Pyrmont Bridge. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Pyrmont Bridge can be visited by travelling about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.0 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers can hire a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith for an average daily rate of $59 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for 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 $774). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$910Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$999Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,051Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,059Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,070Average$2,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,077Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,125Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,161Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,162Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,264Average$1,940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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