Question 1

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

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Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,572. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 52m. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 32m. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 76% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 5

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

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There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in 19h. Fly via Fiji Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Los Angeles and Melbourne Airport is about 12749 km.

Question 6

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,126 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air New Zealand, starting at $1,281 and $1,336 round-trip. Fiji Airways is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 7

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

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Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 8

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?

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

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport

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The most flights from LAX to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 13

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

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While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport is generally $3,223, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $661. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,200 for that flight.

Question 14

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport consider choosing American Airlines(83%), Alaska Airlines(83%) or Qantas Airways(83%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 15

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

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Consider Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?

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Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 20% on the overall cost on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport.

Question 17

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 45 days in advance to save up to 12% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 45 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,609, or $2,022 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?

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February can be a great time to fly to Melbourne Airport from Los Angeles with a flight ticket averaging about $1,654. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $1,093. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 19

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 20

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

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Located just 15.1 km from the city centre, Los Angeles is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 4 different airlines.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne.

Question 23

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Melbourne 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 24

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

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Deals for Los Angeles to Melbourne flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 25

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 26

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

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

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

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Round-trip from	$1,352
One-way from	$670
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,478
Good round-trip deal	$1,889 or less
Good one-way deal	$729 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,126	Average$1,450	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,281	Average$1,802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,336	Average$1,388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,460	Average$2,047	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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