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Cheapest round-trip
$853
Typical prices: $744-$1,011
Air New Zealand
Mon 2/1Wed 2/24
LAX - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$957
Typical prices: $953-$1,069
Qantas Airways
Wed 2/3Wed 2/10
LAX - MEL • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne (LAX-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Melbourne

Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 24
Air New Zealand Logo
8:00 pm - 10:55 amLAX  Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne
19h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 pm - 10:05 amMEL  Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles
16h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl
$853Air New Zealand
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 24
Air New Zealand Logo
7:10 pm - 10:55 amLAX  Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne
20h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl
Air New Zealand Logo
8:15 am - 10:05 amMEL  Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles
20h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl
$853Air New Zealand
Sun, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 21
Fiji Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 12:45 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne
19h 10m1 stop Nadi
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1:55 pm - 12:00 pmMEL  Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles
17h 05m1 stop Nadi
$859Fiji Airways
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Feb 16
Fiji Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 12:20 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne
18h 45m1 stop Nadi
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1:45 pm - 12:00 pmMEL  Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles
17h 15m1 stop Nadi
$869Fiji Airways
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10
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10:50 pm - 9:30 amLAX  Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne
15h 40mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 12:00 pmMEL  Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles
17h 15m1 stop Nadi
$886Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15
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10:50 pm - 9:30 amLAX  Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne
15h 40mnonstop
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1:35 pm - 12:00 pmMEL  Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles
17h 25m1 stop Nadi
$891Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10
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10:50 pm - 9:30 amLAX  Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne
15h 40mnonstop
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10:45 pm - 6:05 pmMEL  Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles
14h 20mnonstop
$957Qantas Airways
Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 8
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10:50 pm - 9:30 amLAX  Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne
15h 40mnonstop
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10:45 pm - 6:05 pmMEL  Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles
14h 20mnonstop
$960Qantas Airways
Tue, Feb 9 - Mon, Mar 1
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10:50 pm - 9:30 amLAX  Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne
15h 40mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 6:05 pmMEL  Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles
14h 20mnonstop
$966American Airlines
Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Mar 3
American Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 9:30 amLAX  Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne
15h 40mnonstop
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10:45 pm - 6:05 pmMEL  Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles
14h 20mnonstop
$966American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Melbourne flights

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

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

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 Airport departing in February.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne Airport from Los Angeles usually cost between $890 and $1,026 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $853 on Air New Zealand (Feb 1-Feb 24).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

For Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport, 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 Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost $913 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,242 and $1,165 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,002, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport, 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 Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne

 
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$486
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Los Angeles to Melbourne 
RobertFlew with Qantas Airways-Jun 2025
Make sure you’ve got enough time to switch terminals if needbe
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Arrive earlier than recommended. You'll never know what awaits you!

FAQs for booking Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • What is parking like at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport boasts around 10,000 parking spaces. Passengers can choose between short-term and long-term parking options. Long-term parking costs between $9 and $17 per day while short-term packing goes for around $5 to $40 per day. The airport also has parking for people with disabilities in all official airport parking lots. All shuttle buses serving the airport are equipped with wheelchair lifts, making them accessible for travelers with disabilities.

  • Are there any dining options at LAX Airport?

    There are over 100 restaurants, cafes, and bars at LAX. Most of the restaurants are beyond security, which makes it easy to find something to eat before your flight. The airport also features lounges through different airlines. The majority of the lounges allow passengers in all cabins to buy a day pass. If your airline doesn’t have a lounge or you are not eligible to access it, you can always purchase a day pass at other lounges.

  • Is there a non-stop flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Australia?

    A few airlines do offer non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Australia, with Delta and Fiji Airways being the most popular of them. On most flight routes however, you will have to make one layover. Common layover destinations on this route include Nadi International Airport (NAN), Fiji, and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in the Philippines.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    There are three hotels operating at MEL. The Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is available for day use for up to 6 hours. The other two hotels are Parkroyal Melbourne Airport and Ibis Budget. These options are available for use for a few hours and offer a good way to relax before or after your flight.

  • Is transport available at Melbourne Airport?

    There are a number of convenient transport options for passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport. Passengers can take an express bus to the city centre from outside International Arrivals. This service runs from the early morning into the late evening and costs around A$ 21. Buses to the city centre usually take between 20-25min. Taxi ranks also operate outside Terminal 1, 2 and 3, and taxi rides to Melbourne city centre usually take around 30min. Taxis to the city generally cost between A$ 50-70. Free buses also run passengers from Terminal 1 to the nearby Value Car Park; perfect if you’re being picked up from the airport.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport was $486 for a one-way ticket and $853 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Los Angeles.

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

    American Airlines, Qantas Airways, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    There are nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Fiji Airways or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $873 and an overall rating of 8.0, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,030 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $508 or less one-way and $953 or less round-trip.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the main international airport serving Los Angeles and the nearby areas. LAX is the largest and busiest international airport on the U.S West Coast, making it a major international gateway to the United States.
  • Los Angeles International Airport can be accessed via I-405 Northbound and from I-405 Southbound. It is a hub for many airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Norwegian, and Qantas.
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the largest airport in Melbourne, Victoria. It is the city’s main international airport and is the main entry for most international visitors. The airport hosts nonstop flights from several domestic and international airlines. It is also a major hub for Qantas.
  • If you want to save time and skip all security lines, you can enroll in LAX’s CLEAR program. The airport has CLEAR lanes in Terminals 1 to 7 for fast security clearance. Delta Sky Club has a CLEAR Enrollment Center in T2 for its club members.
  • Transport to Melbourne’s Central Business district is available by bus and car rentals. There is no train service available to this airport. If you prefer public transport, there is a public bus service that serves Zone 1 and 2. To use this service, you will be required to have a Myki Smartcard; the fare is around $3.04 (A$4), and the smartcard itself costs about $4.56 (A$6).
  • Short- and long-stay parking is conveniently available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX). All car parks are situated within walking distance of the terminals, and long-stay parking costs around $40 (A$ 52) per 24h period of use.
  • Currency exchange services are available inside the Arrivals Area of both Terminal 1 and 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). You can also pre-order currency for collection up to 21 days before you travel.
  • Passengers travelling business class to Melbourne with Fiji Airways or Cathay Pacific can make use of the One World Lounge, which is located on Level 5 of the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

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Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne.
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Direct departures

Los Angeles to Melbourne

Monday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

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Tuesday

Qantas Airways,Delta

Qantas Airways,Delta

Wednesday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Qantas Airways,Delta

Qantas Airways,Delta

Friday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Qantas Airways,Delta

Qantas Airways,Delta

Sunday

Qantas Airways,Delta

Qantas Airways,Delta

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Los Angeles

Monday

Qantas Airways,Delta

Qantas Airways,Delta

Tuesday

Qantas Airways,Delta

Qantas Airways,Delta

Wednesday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Qantas Airways,Delta

Qantas Airways,Delta

Friday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Qantas Airways,Delta

Qantas Airways,Delta

Sunday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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