Cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles from $631

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles are usually found in August or February, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 (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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,138

One-way from

$636

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,553
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/8-7/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($299 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 18 July 2025.

Mon 4/813:45MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 10mFiji Airways
Thu 7/823:55LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/7$1,138
Thu 7/812:05MEL - LAX
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 20/822:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/7$1,178
Fri 8/806:00MEL - LAX
2 stops27h 13mAir Canada
Tue 12/812:20LAX - MEL
2 stops30h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 18/7$1,180
Tue 5/806:00MEL - LAX
2 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/817:15LAX - MEL
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,199
Fri 18/709:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/819:50LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,253
Tue 26/806:00AVV - LAX
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/923:55LAX - AVV
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,419

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

13:45-12:55

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/8

23:55-11:30

1 stop18h 35m

$1,138

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 7/8

12:05-13:20

1 stop18h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 20/8

22:10-10:50

1 stop19h 40m

$1,178

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 8/8

06:00-16:13

2 stops27h 13m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

12:20-11:35

2 stops30h 15m

$1,180

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

06:00-16:13

2 stops27h 13m

Los Angeles

Mon 18/8

17:15-12:20

2 stops26h 05m

$1,199

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

09:30-06:45

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

20:20-08:15

1 stop18h 55m

$1,260

MelbourneLos Angeles

AVV - LAX

AVVLAX

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 26/8

06:00-12:55

2 stops23h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/9

23:55-22:50

2 stops29h 55m

$1,419

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 7/8

12:55-12:55

1 stop17h 00m

$631

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

13:55-22:00

3 stops26h 05m

$636

MelbourneLos Angeles

AVV - LAX

AVVLAX

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 14/10

20:55-05:00

2 stops50h 05m

$640

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

09:30-06:45

Nonstop14h 15m

$757

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Deals found on 18/7

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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 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 11 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 66 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $789). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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 18 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne 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 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 15 September 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne 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.

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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 18 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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!!

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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!!

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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!!

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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!!

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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!!

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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!!

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  • 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 5 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 19 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.

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

    Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $1,138. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $1,178 and $1,180, respectively. Fiji Airways is 19% 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 $662. United Airlines flights start at $757 while deals on SWISS start at $767 one-way.

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    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: Avianca (69%), Virgin Australia (69%), United Airlines (69%).

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    Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and State Theatre are the most popular attractions in Sydney if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and State Theatre can be visited by travelling about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.2 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Those on a stopover in Sydney in need of a car hire can book one at Sydney Kingsford Smith for about $49.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $789). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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LufthansaCheapest$890Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$917Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$990Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,084Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,087Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,101Average$2,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,136Average$2,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,201Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,209Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,232Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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