Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Melbourne (MLB).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne pass through?

Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne most commonly pass through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 62% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 38% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $652, a difference of $314. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne takes 00m, covering 2,258 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Melbourne changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $361 to $2,271. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Melbourne looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Melbourne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $283, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 01m, compared with 8h 31m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Melbourne Airport (MLB)?

Melbourne Airport (MLB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Alamo • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Dollar

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Melbourne flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne range from $399 to $652, with an average of $536 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne typically range from $399 to $652. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $361, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne. It’s 37% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 21% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne at $310 round-trip. •March ($905) and December ($850) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 191% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

American Airlines ($361) and Delta ($361) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Melbourne according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Melbourne route. 62% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CLT.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $533. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Melbourne layovers at 5h over the past 3 months.

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Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16

11:30 pm - 11:14 amLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

8h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 11:29 amMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

8h 29m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$361American Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16

10:27 am - 11:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

9h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:45 pm - 12:54 amMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

9h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$361Delta

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9:59 pm - 10:32 amLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

9h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:45 pm - 9:22 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

9h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$409Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

7:07 pm - 10:56 amLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

12h 49m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas

12:53 pm - 7:16 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

9h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$442American Airlines

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10:37 pm - 11:14 amLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

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6:00 am - 3:31 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

12h 31m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$442American Airlines

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7:06 pm - 11:14 amLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

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6:00 am - 1:56 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

10h 56m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

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1:06 pm - 11:54 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

7h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:45 pm - 8:02 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

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8:13 pm - 10:56 amLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

11h 43m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas

12:53 pm - 7:16 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

9h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$467American Airlines

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9:38 am - 10:36 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

9h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:38 pm - 10:53 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

8h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$481American Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

10:59 pm - 10:32 amLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

8h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:48 pm - 5:35 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

25h 47m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth

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Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 1

11:10 am - 10:59 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

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12:35 am - 5:14 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

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11:28 am - 4:51 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

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11:30 pm - 10:56 amLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

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6:00 am - 1:58 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

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11:30 pm - 10:56 amLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

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6:00 am - 1:58 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

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9:54 am - 10:36 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

9h 42m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 1:58 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

10h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$625American Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1

1:15 am - 5:14 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

12h 59m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

11:28 am - 7:05 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

10h 37m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

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Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

9:54 am - 10:36 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

9h 42m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 2:24 pmMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

11h 24m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

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9:40 pm - 10:27 amLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

9h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:43 pm - 12:52 amMLB Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

9h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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9:54 am - 10:36 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLB Melbourne

9h 42m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas

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11h 24m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Melbourne flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne. It’s 37% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 21% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne at $310 round-trip.
•March ($905) and December ($850) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 191% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne takes 00m, covering 2,258 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Melbourne flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne range from $399 to $652, with an average of $536 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Melbourne changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $361 to $2,271. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Melbourne looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Melbourne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $283, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Melbourne Airport (MLB)?
Melbourne Airport (MLB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Dollar
Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Melbourne (MLB).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne pass through?
Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne most commonly pass through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 38% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $652, a difference of $314.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 01m, compared with 8h 31m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $338, about $314 less than Friday fares (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Melbourne trip for September. Fares historically average $310 round-trip in that month - typically $595 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Melbourne Airport.

• Hilton Melbourne, FL
• Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport
• Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne West

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