Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport from $879
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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
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 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 7 November 2025.
Wed 26/1120:10LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/118:50MEL - LAX
1 stop34h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$1,450
Sun 9/1122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 23/1112:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,456
Tue 18/1121:30LAX - MEL
2 stops46h 00mSichuan Airlines
Mon 24/1121:40MEL - LAX
1 stop40h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,457
Thu 13/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Tue 25/1113:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/11$1,459
Tue 11/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Fri 28/1113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,460
Tue 11/1122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1214:20MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,465
Wed 19/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Wed 26/1113:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,467
Mon 1/1222:00LAX - MEL
2 stops59h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,471
Wed 10/1222:30LAX - MEL
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/213:55MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,473
Tue 25/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 9/1213:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,476
Thu 13/1110:50LAX - MEL
3 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1213:55MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,477
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 7 November 2025.
Wed 3/1221:05LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mDelta
Wed 10/1210:10MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/11$1,507
Sat 31/113:38LAX - MEL
1 stop25h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/409:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,657
Fri 6/222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,662
Thu 5/222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,662
Wed 28/122:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,662
Sun 7/1222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,662
Fri 1/522:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/509:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,662
Mon 2/218:35LAX - MEL
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/410:55MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,667
Sat 31/122:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/410:55MEL - LAX
1 stop30h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,667
Wed 28/118:35LAX - MEL
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,670
Thu 2/422:35LAX - MEL
1 stop40h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/409:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,687
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 7 November 2025.
Tue 3/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 21/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,465
Wed 3/1221:05LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mDelta
Wed 10/1210:10MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/11$1,507
Wed 1/420:45LAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 11/409:45MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,536
Tue 5/521:45LAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 23/709:45MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,537
Sat 31/122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 15/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,573
Wed 26/1122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 12/112:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,576
Sun 15/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 28/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,597
Fri 28/1122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 18/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,613
Tue 3/222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 17/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,619
Tue 9/1222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 10/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,642
Last-minute flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Data last updated 7 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 12/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop29h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,593
Thu 13/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Tue 25/1113:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/11$1,459
Thu 13/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 7/1213:55MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,460
Thu 13/1110:50LAX - MEL
3 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1213:55MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,477
Thu 13/1122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,543
Fri 14/1122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,465
Fri 14/1121:30LAX - MEL
2 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,527
Sat 15/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Mon 24/1113:55MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,533
Sat 15/1122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 30/1121:00MEL - LAX
1 stop28h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,557
Mon 17/1108:35LAX - MEL
3 stops58h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,511
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 7 November 2025.
Thu 29/118:35LAX - MEL
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$879
Fri 5/1222:45LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/11$880
Thu 4/1222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/11$883
Sat 27/1222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$885
Tue 2/1207:00LAX - MEL
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$888
Sun 7/1212:00LAX - MEL
1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$889
Thu 20/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$891
Sun 8/222:00LAX - MEL
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$893
Wed 10/1221:05LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/11$894
Thu 4/1200:05LAX - MEL
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$896
Thu 22/122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$897
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 7 November 2025.
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 7 November 2025.
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Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Wed 3/12
21:05-08:00
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 10/12
10:10-06:00
Nonstop14h 50m
$1,507
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Sat 31/1
13:38-10:00
1 stop25h 22m
Melbourne
Fri 10/4
09:30-06:40
Nonstop14h 10m
$1,657
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Fri 6/2
22:35-09:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Mon 16/2
11:30-06:50
Nonstop14h 20m
$1,662
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Thu 5/2
22:35-09:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Sat 14/2
11:30-06:50
Nonstop14h 20m
$1,662
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Wed 28/1
22:35-09:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Tue 17/2
11:30-06:50
Nonstop14h 20m
$1,662
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Sun 7/12
22:35-09:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Sat 27/12
11:30-06:50
Nonstop14h 20m
$1,662
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Fri 1/5
22:35-07:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Fri 8/5
09:30-06:40
Nonstop14h 10m
$1,662
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Mon 2/2
18:35-10:00
1 stop20h 25m
Melbourne
Wed 15/4
10:55-13:38
1 stop19h 43m
$1,667
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Sat 31/1
22:35-09:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 15/4
10:55-00:25
1 stop30h 30m
$1,667
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Wed 28/1
18:35-10:00
1 stop20h 25m
Melbourne
Wed 11/2
11:30-06:50
Nonstop14h 20m
$1,670
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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 31 October 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 $1,010). Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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 7 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.
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 7 November 2025.
The most flights from LAX to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How often are flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne delayed?
About 18% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 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, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% 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 78% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
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 Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 27m.
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 Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 27m.
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 7 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 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 6 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 4 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. 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 $1,159 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air New Zealand, starting at $1,286 and $1,341 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 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(83%), Alaska Airlines(83%) or Qantas Airways(83%), 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 $1,400, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $638. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,248 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 $1,010). Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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 4 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne
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