MEL - LAX

C$ 685 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles departing on 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
C$ 984
Typical prices: C$ 991-C$ 1,229
Fiji Airways
Sat 7/3Wed 11/3
MEL - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,009
Typical prices: C$ 1,064-C$ 1,306
Delta
Sun 1/2Mon 16/2
MEL - LAX • Direct
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Qantas Business Class offers lie-flat seats for comfort.
United Polaris Lounge has restaurants for a premium feel.
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When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles (MEL-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
1:55 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MEL
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LAX
17h 05m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:35 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.
LAX
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MEL
18h 50m1 stop
C$ 984Fiji Airways
Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
1:55 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MEL
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LAX
17h 05m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:35 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.
LAX
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MEL
18h 50m1 stop
C$ 985Fiji Airways
Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
1:55 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MEL
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LAX
17h 05m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:35 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.
LAX
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MEL
18h 50m1 stop
C$ 987Fiji Airways
Sun, 1 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Delta Logo
10:10 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
MEL
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LAX
14h 50mdirect
Delta Logo
9:05 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.
LAX
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MEL
15h 55mdirect
C$ 1,009Delta
Mon, 19 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb
Fiji Airways Logo
1:55 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MEL
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LAX
17h 05m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
10:35 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.
LAX
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MEL
18h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,061Fiji Airways
Mon, 1 Jun - Sun, 2 Aug
Fiji Airways Logo
1:30 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.
MEL
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LAX
16h 25m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.
LAX
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MEL
19h 30m1 stop
C$ 1,135Fiji Airways
Wed, 29 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Fiji Airways Logo
1:25 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.
MEL
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LAX
16h 30m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.
LAX
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MEL
19h 30m1 stop
C$ 1,138Fiji Airways
Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
Fiji Airways Logo
1:55 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MEL
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LAX
17h 05m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
10:35 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.
LAX
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MEL
18h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,139Fiji Airways
Thu, 30 Apr - Fri, 15 May
Fiji Airways Logo
1:30 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.
MEL
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LAX
16h 25m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.
LAX
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MEL
19h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,142Fiji Airways
Thu, 30 Apr - Fri, 15 May
Fiji Airways Logo
1:30 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.
MEL
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LAX
16h 25m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.
LAX
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MEL
19h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,144Fiji Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles departing in March.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is October, where tickets cost C$ 1,055 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,472 and C$ 1,375 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,061 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Qantas Airways

Qantas Business Class offers lie-flat seats and gourmet meals, enhancing long-haul comfort.


Qantas First Lounge at LAX provides sit-down meal service and a rotating Australian wine list.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.


United Polaris Lounge features restaurants and less crowded spaces for a premium experience.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightC$ 685
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Los Angeles flights

  • Is there an open access lounge in the international terminal at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

    The international terminal (T2) of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport has three open access lounges. These are open to all passengers, regardless of which airline you’re flying with and whether or not you have membership. You can find The Marhaba Lounge, The House Lounge and The Plaza Premium Lounge in the departures area of Terminal 2. Prices start at A$ 45 per adult, and pre-bookings can be made online.

  • What layover options are available between Melbourne and Los Angeles?

    You have quite a range of layover options to choose from for your flight from Melbourne to LA. Flights with Fiji Airways come with a stop in Nadi, Fiji (NAN). Qatar Airways offers flights with a stop in Doha, Qatar (DOH), while Singapore Airlines offer a layover at Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN). If you’d like to stop in Auckland (AKL), you can select a flight with Air New Zealand, or if you’d prefer Hong Kong (HKG), then Cathay Pacific would be the ideal airline choice.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles was C$ 685 for a one-way ticket and C$ 984 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from Melbourne. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Melbourne to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Los Angeles flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles

  • The international terminal, or T2, of Melbourne International Airport, also known as Tullamarine Airport (MEL), offers shower facilities to passengers. These are free of charge and can be found in the departures lounge, just after you get through the duty-free zone.
  • If you’re close to Melbourne’s CBD, the SkyBus is a convenient way to get to the airport. It departs from Southern Cross Station, and you can enjoy an air-conditioned journey. One-way adult tickets cost around A$ 15 if booked online, and the journey takes approximately 22min.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has an art program, featuring permanent installations throughout the terminal buildings, exhibitions and cultural performances. Keep a lookout for ‘Air Garden’ and ‘Bell Tower’, both of which are in the international terminal (Terminal B).

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Los Angeles

Monday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Tuesday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Wednesday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Friday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Sunday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Melbourne

Monday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Wednesday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Friday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Sunday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

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