Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport from $678
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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
22 Sep — 29 Sep1
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1 adult
Economy
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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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 23 August 2026.
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Deal found 21/8$1,220
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Deal found 18/8$1,241
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Deal found 22/8$1,242
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Deal found 18/8$1,259
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Deal found 22/8$1,260
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Deal found 22/8$1,266
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Deal found 18/8$1,267
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Deal found 19/8$1,274
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Deal found 21/8$1,281
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Deal found 18/8$1,283
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 23 August 2026.
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Deal found 22/8$1,380
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Deal found 19/8$1,407
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Deal found 17/8$1,418
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Deal found 18/8$1,518
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Deal found 22/8$1,489
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Deal found 21/8$1,520
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Deal found 20/8$1,528
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Deal found 19/8$1,538
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Deal found 17/8$1,542
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1 stop24h 09m
Deal found 21/8$1,553
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 23 August 2026.
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Deal found 18/8$1,317
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Deal found 18/8$1,331
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Deal found 22/8$1,336
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Deal found 18/8$1,338
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Deal found 17/8$1,341
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Deal found 19/8$1,343
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Deal found 21/8$1,351
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Deal found 19/8$1,352
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Deal found 18/8$1,354
Last-minute flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Data last updated 23 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 19/8$1,274
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Deal found 21/8$1,306
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Deal found 18/8$1,337
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Deal found 17/8$1,312
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Deal found 19/8$1,341
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Deal found 18/8$1,331
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Deal found 21/8$1,297
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Deal found 21/8$1,242
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Deal found 17/8$1,294
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Deal found 18/8$1,295
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 23 August 2026.
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1 stop38h 20m
Deal found 18/8$678
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Deal found 18/8$682
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Deal found 18/8$686
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Deal found 21/8$687
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Deal found 19/8$689
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Deal found 21/8$692
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Deal found 21/8$696
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Deal found 19/8$697
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Deal found 21/8$698
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Deal found 20/8$705
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Deal found 18/8$708
Find 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 23 August 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 23 August 2026.
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Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sun 8/11
20:55-08:00
Nonstop16h 05m
Melbourne
Wed 25/11
10:10-05:55
Nonstop14h 45m
$1,380
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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne
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Los Angeles Los Angeles
Mon 7/9
22:35-07:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
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10:55-21:31
1 stop27h 36m
$1,407
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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne
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Los Angeles Los Angeles
Tue 1/9
17:41-08:15
1 stop21h 34m
Melbourne
Sat 19/9
18:00-06:10
1 stop29h 10m
$1,418
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne
LAXMEL
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sat 12/9
16:18-08:15
1 stop22h 57m
Melbourne
Sat 19/9
18:00-06:10
1 stop29h 10m
$1,489
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne
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Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sat 31/10
20:55-07:00
Nonstop16h 05m
Melbourne
Thu 26/11
10:10-05:55
Nonstop14h 45m
$1,518
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Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne
LAXMEL
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Fri 18/9
23:00-07:50
Nonstop15h 50m
Melbourne
Fri 25/9
10:00-07:39
Nonstop14h 39m
$1,520
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne
LAXMEL
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Fri 6/11
19:45-13:05
2 stops22h 20m
Melbourne
Wed 11/11
08:10-10:33
2 stops21h 23m
$1,528
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne
LAXMEL
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sat 17/10
22:35-12:20
2 stops43h 45m
Melbourne
Thu 5/11
08:00-10:21
2 stops21h 21m
$1,538
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne
LAXMEL
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sat 31/10
21:35-10:35
2 stops67h 00m
Melbourne
Thu 19/11
08:30-18:00
2 stops28h 30m
$1,542
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne
LAXMEL
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Fri 4/9
20:21-08:15
1 stop18h 54m
Melbourne
Fri 11/9
10:55-18:04
1 stop24h 09m
$1,553
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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?
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?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,276). Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,738). 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 23 August 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.
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 $1,254 and $1,712 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,220 on Air New Zealand (1 Nov–10 Nov).
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 116 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 Saturday 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?
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 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?
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 $1,642.
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 39m.
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 23 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Delta, 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.
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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 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 7 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 Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Los Angeles and Melbourne Airport is about 12749 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
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 Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $941 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand, starting at $983 and $1,215 round-trip. Qantas Airways is 34% 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 $481. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and United Airlines, 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 American Airlines(85%), Alaska Airlines(85%) or Qantas Airways(85%), 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 $2,514, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $426. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,126 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,276). Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,738). 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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