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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles from £321

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 5/3. 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 Monday or Friday and return on a Monday

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

£656

One-way from

£321

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£865
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  • Fiji Airways
  • 28/2-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
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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 8/808:35MEL - LAX
1 stop21h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/922:10LAX - MEL
1 stop22h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1£587
Fri 28/213:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Fri 14/323:35LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/1£656
Wed 5/216:50MEL - LAX
3 stops39h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£673
Fri 28/211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 14/322:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/1£739
Tue 11/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 18/220:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1£753
Mon 6/1000:35MEL - LAX
2 stops30h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/1023:05LAX - MEL
1 stop36h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1£830
Tue 15/421:50MEL - LAX
1 stop33h 05mChina Airlines
Tue 29/400:05LAX - MEL
1 stop41h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 16/1£904
Sat 6/907:20MEL - LAX
1 stop21h 10mJapan Airlines
Fri 19/916:19LAX - MEL
2 stops44h 16mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/1£924
Fri 24/111:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 28/122:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/1£969

Find flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles within your budget

Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

13:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 14/3

23:35-12:45

1 stop19h 10m

£656

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 5/2

16:50-13:13

3 stops39h 23m

Los Angeles

Sat 22/2

22:35-12:15

1 stop18h 40m

£673

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 14/3

22:35-08:30

Nonstop15h 55m

£739

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 11/2

12:00-07:20

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/2

20:35-07:35

Nonstop16h 00m

£753

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

00:35-11:15

2 stops29h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/3

20:50-18:10

1 stop27h 20m

£875

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 15/4

21:50-13:55

1 stop33h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

00:05-10:40

1 stop41h 35m

£904

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

16:50-20:25

2 stops22h 35m

£321

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

13:45-12:50

1 stop17h 05m

£350

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

11:30-07:50

Nonstop14h 20m

£467

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 20/2

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

£554

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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 return flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 inches 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.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
187 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
826 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

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?

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles. 1 airline have flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 8 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

    Currently priced at £656, Fiji Airways will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Fiji Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £739 and £753, respectively. 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?

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £350. Users have also found prices from £467 and £554 on United Airlines and Virgin Australia, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles are Avianca (71%), Virgin Australia (71%) and United Airlines (71%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £792 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is £775 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles) is currently priced at £780.

  • 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 holiday 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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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