Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport from $788

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,320

One-way from

$788

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,706

Good round-trip deal

$1,950 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,080 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 1/12-31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 50m total
  • Los Angeles to Melbourne
ANA
  • ANA
  • 2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 45m total
  • Los Angeles to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($567 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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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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 18 July 2025.

Mon 1/1222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 31/106:45MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,320
Tue 12/817:45LAX - MEL
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/813:25MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,323
Mon 20/1012:50LAX - MEL
1 stop24h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 2/1110:20MEL - LAX
1 stop27h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,370
Tue 14/1023:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Tue 11/1114:15MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/7$1,430
Mon 8/914:30LAX - MEL
2 stops27h 35mAir Canada
Sun 21/921:40MEL - LAX
2 stops30h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 17/7$1,506

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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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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

22:50-09:30

Nonstop15h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

06:45-06:55

1 stop19h 10m

$1,320

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

17:45-17:40

2 stops30h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 19/8

13:25-12:55

1 stop16h 30m

$1,323

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

12:50-07:30

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

10:20-20:10

1 stop27h 50m

$1,370

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 14/10

23:55-13:00

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

14:15-11:50

1 stop16h 35m

$1,430

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

14:30-11:05

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 21/9

21:40-11:18

2 stops30h 38m

$1,506

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 2/9

00:50-13:35

2 stops43h 45m

$788

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 4/11

23:00-20:10

3 stops50h 10m

$791

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Fri 12/9

23:55-12:05

1 stop19h 10m

$831

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 20/11

22:10-08:35

1 stop39h 25m

$890

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 10/8

17:15-11:05

2 stops24h 50m

$895

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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 11 July 2025.

Booking 85 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 18 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 18 July 2025.

The most flights from LAX to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 18 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Fiji Airways, 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

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very Good

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

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 6 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 4 different airlines.

  • 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 $1,320 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Philippine Airlines and Fiji Airways, starting at $1,370 and $1,430 round-trip. Qantas Airways is 22% 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 ANA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $788. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Philippine 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 $1,715, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $799. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,253 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,133Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,289Average$1,812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,357Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,540Average$2,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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