Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport from $883

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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne
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 27 November 2025.

Sat 29/1122:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Mon 8/1213:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,402
Sun 30/1122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 14/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,436
Wed 26/1110:50LAX - MEL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,438
Thu 27/1122:10LAX - MEL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,439
Tue 2/1221:25LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1213:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,442
Mon 8/1222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/114:20MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,474
Fri 28/1120:50LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,488
Sun 30/1121:25LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,490
Tue 30/1221:25LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/213:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,501
Sat 27/1211:30LAX - MEL
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,516

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,401

One-way from

$883

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,730

Good round-trip deal

$1,454 or less

Good one-way deal

$892 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 14/1-28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Los Angeles to Melbourne
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 11/12
  • Nonstop
  • 15h 40m total
  • Los Angeles to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($395 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne.

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

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Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

10:55-12:30

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

00:45-16:20

1 stop34h 35m

$1,431

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,528

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,528

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,528

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

18:52-10:00

1 stop20h 08m

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,534

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

13:38-10:00

1 stop25h 22m

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,534

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,534

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

18:35-10:00

1 stop20h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,534

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 29/11

21:25-12:05

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 20/12

12:00-07:25

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,621

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

22:50-09:30

Nonstop15h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 10/1

12:00-07:25

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,667

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport

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 21 November 2025.

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 $1,009). Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,248). 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 27 November 2025.

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.

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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 27 November 2025.
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

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 5 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 15h 55m. Fly via Cathay Pacific or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Los Angeles and Melbourne Airport is about 12749 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $1,129 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air New Zealand, starting at $1,285 and $1,340 round-trip. Fiji Airways is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 American Airlines(68%), Alaska Airlines(68%) or Qantas Airways(68%), 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 $2,104, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $704. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,030 for that flight.

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

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

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

    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.

  • 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 $1,009). Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,248). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,129Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,285Average$1,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,340Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,416Average$1,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,535Average$1,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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