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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles from £284

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles are usually found in February or August, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£571

One-way from

£284

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£769

Good round-trip deal

£1,123 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 18 April 2025.

Thu 1/512:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 11/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/4£571
Thu 1/512:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/523:55LAX - MEL
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£683
Wed 24/908:00MEL - LAX
1 stop29h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 13/1012:50LAX - MEL
1 stop24h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 17/4£738
Mon 6/1000:35MEL - LAX
2 stops30h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/1023:05LAX - MEL
1 stop36h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4£784
Wed 6/809:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/922:40LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4£863
Wed 6/807:25MEL - LAX
2 stops25h 25mJapan Airlines
Mon 8/913:35LAX - MEL
1 stop23h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/4£873
Mon 24/1112:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1220:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4£898
Fri 26/921:50MEL - LAX
1 stop39h 55mChina Airlines
Fri 10/1016:25LAX - MEL
1 stop25h 15mChina Airlines
Deal found 17/4£907
Sun 1/621:40MEL - LAX
2 stops30h 37mAir Canada
Sun 8/614:30LAX - MEL
2 stops28h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4£984
Thu 5/623:45MEL - LAX
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 7/600:25LAX - MEL
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/4£1,026
Tue 24/610:55MEL - LAX
1 stop39h 06mVirgin Australia
Wed 9/722:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/4£1,047

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Melbourne

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Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 1/5

12:55-12:55

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

23:55-11:55

1 stop19h 00m

£571

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 1/5

12:55-12:55

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

23:55-15:45

2 stops22h 50m

£683

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 24/9

08:00-20:45

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 13/10

12:50-07:30

1 stop24h 40m

£738

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

00:35-12:50

2 stops30h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

23:05-05:45

1 stop36h 40m

£784

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

09:30-06:45

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/9

22:40-07:30

Nonstop15h 50m

£863

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

07:25-15:50

2 stops25h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

13:35-05:45

1 stop23h 10m

£873

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

21:50-20:45

1 stop39h 55m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/10

16:25-11:40

1 stop25h 15m

£907

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 7/10

11:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

22:20-11:05

1 stop18h 45m

£917

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

21:40-11:17

2 stops30h 37m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/6

14:30-11:35

2 stops28h 05m

£984

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

23:45-11:20

1 stop28h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/6

00:25-22:15

1 stop28h 50m

£1,026

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles

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 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is 83 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 18 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 55% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 18 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, China Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
729 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
185 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Vietnam Airlines
7.6
Good
194 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

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?

    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. 0 airlines 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 4 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

    Currently priced at £571, 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 Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £738 and £784, respectively. Fiji Airways is priced at 19% 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 £284. Users have also found prices from £542 and £571 on United Airlines and Qantas Airways, 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 American Airlines (66%), Alaska Airlines (66%) and WestJet (66%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £1,212 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is £631 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles) is currently priced at £653.

  • 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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