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Cheap flights from the United States to Melbourne Airport from $503

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from USA to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from USA to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 March 2026.

Sat 9/523:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sun 17/513:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,010
Thu 23/423:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Thu 30/413:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/3$1,011
Mon 4/523:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Mon 18/513:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/3$1,017
Thu 27/823:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Mon 5/1014:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,021
Tue 13/1023:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Wed 28/1013:45
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/3$1,022
Thu 30/423:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Thu 7/513:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/3$1,024
Tue 1/923:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Fri 13/1113:55
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/3$1,030
Sun 10/523:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Wed 20/513:25
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,032
Thu 20/823:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sat 5/913:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/3$1,041
Tue 18/823:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Thu 3/913:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/3$1,044
Sun 1/1122:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 11/1113:45
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/3$1,045
Mon 4/523:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Fri 15/513:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,049

Find flight deals from USA to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,010

One-way from

$503

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,775

Good round-trip deal

$1,336 or less

Good one-way deal

$688 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • USA to Melbourne
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • USA to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from USA 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 17 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

23:55-12:05

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

13:25-13:05

1 stop16h 40m

$1,407
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 1/5

22:35-07:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,571

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

07:35-23:35

2 stops23h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

17:05-20:35

2 stops20h 30m

$1,590

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 20/4

19:55-08:15

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

10:55-13:43

1 stop19h 48m

$1,590

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/8

23:05-07:50

Nonstop15h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

11:00-07:35

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,607

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

17:27-08:15

1 stop21h 48m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

10:55-11:57

1 stop18h 02m

$1,607

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 10/4

23:55-22:35

1 stop29h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

07:00-13:05

2 stops23h 05m

$1,609

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/4

18:34-12:00

2 stops24h 26m

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

13:25-13:05

1 stop16h 40m

$1,615

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

19:55-23:35

2 stops34h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

17:05-20:35

2 stops20h 30m

$1,617

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 22/4

17:27-08:15

1 stop21h 48m

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,639

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Melbourne Airport (average of $236). Flying from USA to Melbourne Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,170). 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 US to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 17 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from USA to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from USA 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 17 March 2026.

The most flights from US0 to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How often are flights from the United States to Melbourne delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between United States and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

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 17 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from the United States 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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
611 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,004 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,429 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,466 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like Fiji Airways, United Airlines, and Delta fly from USA to Melbourne Airport in about 15h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12749 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from USA to Melbourne Airport are Jetstar ($287), Fiji Airways ($462), and Virgin Australia ($602).

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Melbourne Airport?

    The most popular route from USA to Melbourne Airport is Los Angeles Los Angeles - Melbourne. You may also consider San Francisco - Melbourne or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Melbourne.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from USA to Melbourne Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from USA to Melbourne Airport are KLM (62%), Air France (62%) and Delta (62%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from USA to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from USA to Melbourne Airport? While on average our users pay $1,870, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $675. The most popular route (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Melbourne), is priced around $1,000.

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

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to Melbourne.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Melbourne Airport (average of $236). Flying from USA to Melbourne Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,170). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$643Average$1,989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$920Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,036Average$1,787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,238Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,351Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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