Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles
The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles are usually found in February or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
How to find the cheapest flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
All the information you need to plan the best MEL to LAX flight in 2022: compare Melbourne to Los Angeles flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Los Angeles.
MEL - LAX Price | $1,179 - $1,517 |
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LAX Temperature | 14 - 23 °C |
LAX Rainfall | 0 - 87 mm |
| Popular in | October | High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 8% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $1,679 | From Melbourne to Los Angeles |
| One-way from | $158 | One-way flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 13% when planning your travel around this day of the week.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 27% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $2,059. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,190.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Melbourne Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $1,817 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,404. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in October.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (MEL - LAX)?
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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.
Cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles in August, September 2022
The best prices found for MEL to LAX flights in August, September
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Melbourne to Los Angeles 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne found for this year
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Cheap Philippine Airlines flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
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Cheap Hawaiian Airlines flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
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Direct flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne
Save time with Melbourne to Los Angeles direct flight deals
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Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Late deals on return flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne
The cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Melbourne to Los Angeles flights.
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 4 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 23 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne on a regular basis.
Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, and Fiji Airways flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles for under $300 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qantas Airways for just $209, but on average you can expect to pay $1,055.
Are there direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles for under $300 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles under $300. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is less than $1,676.
Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles for under $1,900?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles within the next 7 days for less than $1,900.
How popular is this Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles flight route?
Flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles have been viewed 15,866 times in the past calendar month.
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 Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $209 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Philippine Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $1,091 and $1,159 round-trip. Qantas Airways is currently priced 88% 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 cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles are Qantas Airways ($158), Philippine Airlines ($676), and Hawaiian Airlines ($766).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, you may want to consider flying on Sichuan Airlines, American Airlines or Air Canada as they are the most popular for this route.
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: American Airlines (45%), Alaska Airlines (45%), Qantas Airways( 45%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is generally $4,443, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $744. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $1,091 for that flight.
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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Melbourne to Los Angeles choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Los Angeles
See what time of day planes typically take off from Melbourne to Los Angeles
| 1%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 0%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 12%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 87%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Los Angeles
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Melbourne to Los Angeles
| Sunday | 8daily flights |
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| Monday | 4daily flights |
| Tuesday | 4daily flights |
| Wednesday | 4daily flights |
| Thursday | 4daily flights |
| Friday | 4daily flights |
| Saturday | 4daily flights |