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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport from $784

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,313

One-way from

$784

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,736

Good round-trip deal

$1,956 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,053 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 14/10-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • Los Angeles to Melbourne
9/11
  • 9/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Los Angeles to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($529 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($100 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 10 July 2025.

Fri 12/1222:45LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 21/1214:15MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,313
Tue 5/822:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 26/812:05MEL - LAX
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/7$1,342
Thu 13/1122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 11/1206:45MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,356
Wed 5/1112:55LAX - MEL
1 stop23h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 18/1108:00MEL - LAX
1 stop31h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,364
Tue 5/817:45LAX - MEL
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/923:35MEL - LAX
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,396

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

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

$1,313

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 24/8

22:10-10:50

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

08:35-13:20

1 stop21h 45m

$1,339

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 13/11

22:50-09:30

Nonstop15h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 11/12

06:45-06:55

1 stop19h 10m

$1,356

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 17/9

12:50-06:30

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

07:30-20:40

1 stop31h 10m

$1,365

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

17:45-19:55

2 stops33h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

23:35-12:55

1 stop30h 20m

$1,396

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 9/11

23:00-11:40

3 stops41h 40m

$784

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

00:50-13:35

2 stops43h 45m

$791

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Fri 7/11

22:45-12:45

1 stop19h 00m

$831

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 27/8

22:10-10:50

1 stop19h 40m

$863

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

23:55-06:30

1 stop37h 35m

$869

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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 27 June 2025.

Booking 47 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 10 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 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 10 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Fiji Airways, andAir New Zealand 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.

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
8.4
Very Good

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

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 5 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 Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,313 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,339 and $1,356 round-trip. Fiji Airways is 23% 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 $791. 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(90%), Alaska Airlines(90%) or Qantas Airways(90%), 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 $2,041, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $826. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,212 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,123Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,279Average$1,793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,347Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,528Average$2,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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