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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,384 and $1,728 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,262 on Fiji Airways (21 Nov–5 Dec).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,384 and $1,728 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,262 on Fiji Airways (21 Nov–5 Dec).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Manila (MNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,602.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 20m.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 85% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 7

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 21% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in 15h 50m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Los Angeles and Melbourne Airport is about 12749 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $969 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Fiji Airways and United Airlines, starting at $1,000 and $1,351 round-trip. Qantas Airways is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 12

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

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The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $495. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 55 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 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,341). Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,860). 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 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 17

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

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport is generally $2,449, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $593. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,242 for that flight.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport consider choosing American Airlines(86%), Alaska Airlines(86%) or Qantas Airways(86%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 8 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 5 different airlines.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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.

Question 28

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

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$1,262
One-way from	$719
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,463
Good round-trip deal	$718 or less
Good one-way deal	$671 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$969	Average$1,547	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,000	Average$1,300	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,351	Average$1,778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,365	Average$1,565	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest$1,419	Average$1,492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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

Booking 55 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.

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

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,384 and $1,728 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,262 on Fiji Airways (21 Nov–5 Dec).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

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

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 85% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Manila (MNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,602.

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

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 20m.

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

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.

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Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,384 and $1,728 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,262 on Fiji Airways (21 Nov–5 Dec).