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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles from £440

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 19/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£599

One-way from

£440

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£625
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/3-16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 08m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
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19/6
  • 19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£82 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 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 21 February 2025.

Mon 3/311:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/316:12LAX - MEL
1 stop22h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£599
Tue 18/313:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/323:35LAX - MEL
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£643
Sun 15/623:35MEL - LAX
1 stop30h 20mFiji Airways
Sat 5/723:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2£673
Tue 10/606:00MEL - LAX
2 stops26h 02mAir Canada
Fri 25/720:40LAX - MEL
2 stops46h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2£673
Thu 27/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 12/321:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2£676
Wed 16/406:00MEL - LAX
2 stops21h 39mVirgin Australia
Wed 23/722:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/2£795
Mon 6/1000:35MEL - LAX
2 stops30h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/1023:05LAX - MEL
1 stop36h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2£820
Mon 1/907:25MEL - LAX
2 stops25h 25mJapan Airlines
Sun 7/901:25LAX - MEL
1 stop35h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 20/2£822
Sun 11/521:50MEL - LAX
1 stop39h 55mChina Airlines
Sun 18/500:05LAX - MEL
1 stop41h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 20/2£909

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 21 February 2025.

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Melbourne

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/3

16:12-09:00

1 stop22h 48m

£599

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

13:45-12:50

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 20/3

23:35-16:00

2 stops22h 25m

£643

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

23:35-12:55

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/7

23:55-12:15

1 stop19h 20m

£673

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

06:00-15:02

2 stops26h 02m

Los Angeles

Fri 25/7

20:40-12:20

2 stops46h 40m

£673

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

06:00-10:39

2 stops21h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 23/7

22:35-07:30

Nonstop15h 55m

£795

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

21:50-20:45

1 stop39h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 18/5

00:05-10:40

1 stop41h 35m

£909

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 16/6

09:40-07:00

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

21:50-06:40

Nonstop15h 50m

£944

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

00:35-12:15

2 stops29h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

23:40-21:35

1 stop27h 55m

£963

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

07:00-12:55

2 stops22h 55m

£440

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

10:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

£466

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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 14 February 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 21 February 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.

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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from MEL to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (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 21 February 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
1,440 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
727 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Vietnam Airlines
7.7
Good
197 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

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 £599, United Airlines will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Fiji Airways and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £673 and £673, respectively. United Airlines 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £466. Users have also found prices from £511 and £576 on Qantas Airways 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 (74%), Virgin Australia (74%) and United Airlines (74%).

  • 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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