Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport from $824
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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 9 January 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.
Mon 6/423:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Sun 12/413:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,177
Sun 26/423:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 5/513:25MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,179
Sun 8/223:45LAX - MEL
1 stop37h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 16/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,180
Mon 26/122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 24/206:45MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,192
Wed 11/223:45LAX - MEL
1 stop22h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 21/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,194
Mon 8/623:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Wed 24/613:25MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,200
Tue 27/122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 26/213:55MEL - LAX
1 stop36h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,206
Thu 4/622:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 23/608:35MEL - LAX
1 stop20h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,207
Wed 10/622:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 28/612:10MEL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,209
Mon 4/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Wed 20/513:25MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,210
Sun 1/322:35LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Thu 5/313:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,212
Tue 17/323:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Thu 9/413:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,222
Best flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Los Angeles to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Wed 4/322:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Sun 15/313:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,330
Wed 1/422:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/709:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,556
Sun 3/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Wed 20/513:25MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,331
Tue 5/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Mon 25/513:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,333
Mon 2/222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,556
Sat 9/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Tue 26/513:25MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,407
Mon 2/222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,556
Mon 11/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Fri 29/513:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,407
Fri 30/122:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 28/211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,556
Sat 9/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Wed 27/513:25MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,407
Sat 14/222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 21/211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,556
Mon 4/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Sat 16/513:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,407
Direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Los Angeles to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Thu 5/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 18/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,449
Mon 23/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 8/312:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,451
Sun 22/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 8/312:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,458
Wed 18/323:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 8/409:45MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,476
Sun 18/122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 26/112:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,491
Thu 19/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 28/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,525
Sat 7/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 22/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,528
Sat 21/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 28/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,543
Fri 20/323:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 5/409:45MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,546
Last-minute flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Data last updated 9 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 14/107:00LAX - MEL
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/218:00MEL - LAX
2 stops21h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,554
Fri 16/123:45LAX - MEL
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 7/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,636
Sat 17/122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 31/118:30MEL - LAX
1 stop31h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,507
Sun 18/123:45LAX - MEL
1 stop28h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 26/112:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,342
Sun 18/122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 27/118:30MEL - LAX
1 stop31h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,431
Sun 18/122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 25/106:45MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,440
Sun 18/122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 31/118:30MEL - LAX
1 stop31h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,509
Sun 18/122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 31/112:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,555
Sun 18/122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/121:40MEL - LAX
2 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,591
One-way flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Wed 4/222:30LAX - MEL
3 stops59h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$824
Sat 21/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$828
Sat 7/322:10LAX - MEL
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$830
Thu 19/220:50LAX - MEL
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$831
Fri 20/222:50LAX - MEL
1 stop25h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$836
Thu 14/522:10LAX - MEL
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$837
Thu 5/321:25LAX - MEL
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$839
Wed 25/222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 8/1$840
Sat 25/423:30LAX - MEL
2 stops51h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$842
Fri 6/222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/1$845
Thu 9/423:30LAX - MEL
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$846
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
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LAX - MEL
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Los Angeles
Wed 4/3
22:35-12:25
1 stop18h 50m
Melbourne
Sun 15/3
13:55-13:00
1 stop17h 05m
$1,330
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Sun 3/5
23:55-12:25
1 stop19h 30m
Melbourne
Wed 20/5
13:25-12:55
1 stop16h 30m
$1,331
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Tue 5/5
23:55-12:00
1 stop19h 05m
Melbourne
Mon 25/5
13:30-12:55
1 stop16h 25m
$1,333
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Sat 9/5
23:55-12:00
1 stop19h 05m
Melbourne
Tue 26/5
13:25-12:55
1 stop16h 30m
$1,407
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Mon 11/5
23:55-12:25
1 stop19h 30m
Melbourne
Fri 29/5
13:30-12:55
1 stop16h 25m
$1,407
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Sat 9/5
23:55-12:00
1 stop19h 05m
Melbourne
Wed 27/5
13:25-12:55
1 stop16h 30m
$1,407
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Mon 4/5
23:55-12:25
1 stop19h 30m
Melbourne
Sat 16/5
13:30-12:55
1 stop16h 25m
$1,407
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Wed 1/4
22:35-08:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 1/7
09:30-06:45
Nonstop14h 15m
$1,556
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Mon 2/2
22:35-09:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Mon 9/2
11:30-06:50
Nonstop14h 20m
$1,556
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Mon 2/2
22:35-09:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 25/2
11:30-06:50
Nonstop14h 20m
$1,556
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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.
Booking 59 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?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (average of $979). Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,219). 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 LAX to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
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.
Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
The most flights from LAX to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).
How often are flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne delayed?
About 19% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 164 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 early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday 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 14% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% 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?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,389.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover 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?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 45m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways
from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
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 11 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 5 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in 18h 50m. Fly via Fiji Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Los Angeles and Melbourne Airport is about 12749 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
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 $1,096 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and United Airlines, starting at $1,225 and $1,245 round-trip. Fiji Airways is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $515. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Virgin Australia, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport consider choosing KLM(62%), Air France(62%) or Delta(62%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?
While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport is generally $2,047, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $798. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,100 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (average of $979). Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,219). 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 5 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne
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