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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles from C$ 566

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles are usually found in February or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,148

One-way from

C$ 566

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,519
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 20/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Fri 8/88:35 a.m.MEL - LAX
1 stop21h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/910:10 p.m.LAX - MEL
1 stop22h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1C$ 1,032
Thu 1/512:55 p.m.MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 11/511:55 p.m.LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,148
Sat 1/21:45 p.m.MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/210:35 p.m.LAX - MEL
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,229
Sat 15/211:30 a.m.MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 24/210:35 p.m.LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/1C$ 1,295
Tue 11/212:00 p.m.MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 18/28:35 p.m.LAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,318
Thu 6/312:35 a.m.MEL - LAX
2 stops29h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sun 16/38:50 p.m.LAX - MEL
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,433
Wed 23/49:50 p.m.MEL - LAX
1 stop39h 55mChina Airlines
Thu 15/512:05 a.m.LAX - MEL
1 stop41h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,522
Wed 12/211:30 a.m.MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 28/210:35 p.m.LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/1C$ 1,588

Find flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 1/5

12:55 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

11:55 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop19h 00m

C$ 1,148

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

1:45 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/2

10:35 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops22h 25m

C$ 1,229

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

11:30 a.m.-6:50 a.m.

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 24/2

10:35 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

Nonstop15h 55m

C$ 1,295

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 11/2

12:00 p.m.-7:20 a.m.

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 18/2

8:35 p.m.-7:35 a.m.

Nonstop16h 00m

C$ 1,318

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

12:35 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

2 stops29h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/3

8:50 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

1 stop27h 20m

C$ 1,433

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

9:50 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop39h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 15/5

12:05 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop41h 35m

C$ 1,522

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

11:30 a.m.-6:50 a.m.

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 28/2

10:35 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

Nonstop15h 55m

C$ 1,588

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 20/2

1:35 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop17h 15m

C$ 566

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

7:05 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

2 stops23h 45m

C$ 579

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 2/3

11:30 a.m.-6:50 a.m.

Nonstop14h 20m

C$ 821

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles. 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 Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of C$ 234). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 314). 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 MEL to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Los Angeles. 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 January 2025.

The most flights from MEL to LAX are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.2
Very good
737 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.1
Very good
187 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Los Angeles. 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 into for flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Melbourne. On average, Los Angeles has 8 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles round-trip?

    According to our current data, Fiji Airways (C$ 1,148), United Airlines (C$ 1,295), and Qantas Airways (C$ 1,318) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles. Fiji Airways is priced at 15% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 566 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from C$ 821 and Virgin Australia from C$ 973 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles on time: Avianca (71%), Virgin Australia (71%), United Airlines (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is generally C$ 2,517, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 1,703. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay C$ 3,034 for that flight.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles 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 Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of C$ 234). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 314). 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 906AverageC$ 1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,366AverageC$ 1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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