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Cheap flights from the United States to Melbourne Airport from $646

LAX — MEL
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from USA to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from USA to Melbourne

Tue 8/1222:35 -
1 stop18h 45m
Mon 25/113:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 7/11$1,261
Wed 25/1122:35 -
1 stop18h 50m
Mon 7/1213:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 5/11$1,274
Tue 10/1122:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Sun 22/1113:55 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 4/11$1,293
Tue 10/1122:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Sat 21/1113:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 4/11$1,300
Wed 25/1122:35 -
1 stop18h 50m
Thu 25/213:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 7/11$1,322
Wed 11/1111:10 -
1 stop25h 20m
Sat 21/1113:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 6/11$1,323
Sun 22/1122:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Sat 12/1206:45 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 6/11$1,326
Tue 10/1122:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Fri 20/1113:55 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 4/11$1,355
Sat 7/1122:05 -
1 stop38h 25m
Sat 21/1113:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 6/11$1,363
Mon 7/1220:00 -
1 stop17h 55m
Wed 13/112:10 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 8/11$1,368
Sun 8/1111:10 -
1 stop25h 20m
Sat 21/1113:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 4/11$1,371
Fri 4/1222:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Fri 11/1213:55 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 5/11$1,431

Find flight deals from USA to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$1,261

One-way from

$646

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,153

Good round-trip deal

$756 or less

Good one-way deal

$755 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 8/12-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • USA to Melbourne
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Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 14/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 20m total
  • USA to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($130 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 24/3

23:50-09:30

Nonstop15h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$712

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 13/3

22:50-09:30

Nonstop15h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$712

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 1/3

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$756

HonoluluMelbourne

HNL Honolulu - MEL Melbourne

HNLMEL

Honolulu

Tue 26/1

12:00-19:00

2 stops34h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$774

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 29/3

18:41-12:20

2 stops23h 39m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$789

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 25/11

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$792

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 31/1

10:51-10:30

1 stop28h 39m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$793

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 24/3

18:40-10:05

2 stops21h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$795

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 27/12

22:32-00:15

2 stops54h 43m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$841

SeattleMelbourne

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - MEL Melbourne

SEAMEL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 27/2

12:57-09:30

2 stops25h 33m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$857

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,609). Flying from USA to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,376). 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?

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

The most flights from US0 to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

About 21% of weekly flights between United States and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 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 18% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from USA to Melbourne Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from USA to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 37 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Delta, 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
8.0
Very Good
262 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
262 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
262 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,699 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
262 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,123 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
262 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,470 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
262 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,228 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
262 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from USA to Melbourne Airport in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 05m. 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 Fiji Airways ($467), American Airlines ($582), and Virgin Australia ($586).

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

    The most popular route from USA to Melbourne Airport is 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 (96%), Air France (93%) and Delta (93%).

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,609). Flying from USA to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,376). 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 5 airlines flying from USA to Melbourne

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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$509Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$689Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$726Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$910Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$962Average$1,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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