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$386 Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles 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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12:55 pm - 12:55 pmMEL-LAX
17h 00m1 stop
11:55 pm - 12:55 pmLAX-MEL
19h 00m1 stop
$624Fiji Airways
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Sat, Aug 31 - Thu, Oct 24
12:55 pm - 12:55 pmMEL-LAX
17h 00m1 stop
11:55 pm - 12:20 pmLAX-MEL
19h 25m1 stop
$627Fiji Airways
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Tue, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 10
10:20 am - 7:40 pmMEL-LAX
26h 20m1 stop
11:50 pm - 8:40 amLAX-MEL
39h 50m1 stop
$695China Southern
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Fri, May 17 - Mon, May 20
6:00 am - 12:55 pmAVV-LAX
23h 55m2 stops
11:55 pm - 4:00 pmLAX-AVV
23h 05m2 stops
Tue, May 21 - Tue, Jun 11
8:50 pm - 12:55 pmAVV-LAX
33h 05m2 stops
11:55 pm - 8:15 pmLAX-AVV
27h 20m2 stops
Fri, May 31 - Fri, Jun 7
10:20 am - 7:40 pmMEL-LAX
26h 20m1 stop
10:20 pm - 9:30 pmLAX-MEL
28h 10m1 stop
$847China Southern
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Wed, Oct 2 - Wed, Nov 20
8:00 am - 9:35 amMEL-LAX
42h 35m1 stop
12:35 pm - 6:30 amLAX-MEL
24h 55m1 stop
$917Philippine Airlines
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Sun, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 30
6:30 am - 9:35 amMEL-LAX
44h 05m1 stop
12:35 pm - 6:30 amLAX-MEL
24h 55m1 stop
$924Philippine Airlines
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Sat, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 30
9:30 am - 6:45 amMEL-LAX
14h 15mnonstop
10:35 pm - 7:30 amLAX-MEL
15h 55mnonstop
$948United Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
10:55 am - 12:18 amMEL-LAX
30h 23m1 stop
11:16 pm - 8:15 amLAX-MEL
39h 59m1 stop
$954United Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Tue, Jun 4

Flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Los Angeles flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles cost $621 and was between Melbourne Airport and Los Angeles. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,020.

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

The average price of all flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles, 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 Melbourne to Los Angeles is October, where tickets cost $981 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,751 and $1,457 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Fiji Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $519. KAYAK users also found Melbourne to Los Angeles round-trip flights on Fiji Airways from $624 and on China Southern from $695.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Melbourne and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Melbourne to Los Angeles. They are Qantas Airways and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Qantas Airways, with the best one-way deal found costing $796. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Melbourne and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 14h 13m. The most common departure time is 9:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles take?

There are no direct flights for this route. The shortest travel duration to get to Los Angeles from Melbourne is 14h 10m.

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Cheapest flight

$386
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles was $386 for a one-way ticket and $624 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Los Angeles?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    When flying out of Melbourne you will be using one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne. You will be landing at Los Angeles.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Los Angeles from Melbourne?

    Nadi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

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

    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 Melbourne to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

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

    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 Los Angeles from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Melbourne to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

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Nonstop returns

Los Angeles to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/1Sun
1 stop
23h 59mMEL-LAX
$386
5/13Mon
2 stops
27h 25mAVV-LAX
$413
8/26Mon
1 stopFiji Airways
16h 10mMEL-LAX
$519
10/28Mon
1 stopFiji Airways
16h 55mMEL-LAX
$533
5/10Fri
1 stopXiamenAir
25h 05mMEL-LAX
$549
5/10Fri
1 stopXiamenAir
25h 05mMEL-LAX
$552
7/30Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
24h 35mMEL-LAX
$635
6/6Thu
2 stopsAir Canada
27h 09mMEL-LAX
$647
7/30Tue
2 stopsAir Canada
22h 50mMEL-LAX
$651
6/14Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
14h 15mMEL-LAX
$662

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/3Fri
multi-stopFiji Airways
16h 20mMEL-LAX
9/14Sat
multi-stopFiji Airways
19h 20mLAX-MEL
$983
5/3Fri
multi-stopFiji Airways
16h 20mMEL-LAX
9/14Sat
multi-stopFiji Airways
19h 20mLAX-MEL
$986
5/7Tue
multi-stop
26h 15mMEL-LAX
7/18Thu
multi-stop
29h 40mLAX-MEL
$1,141
5/5Sun
multi-stop
25h 13mMEL-LAX
5/23Thu
multi-stop
25h 10mLAX-MEL
$1,161
5/5Sun
multi-stop
32h 48mMEL-LAX
5/23Thu
multi-stop
25h 10mLAX-MEL
$1,268
5/3Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
40h 10mMEL-LAX
9/13Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
48h 00mLAX-MEL
$1,271
5/3Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
31h 50mMEL-LAX
9/13Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
28h 00mLAX-MEL
$1,290
5/7Tue
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
31h 10mMEL-LAX
7/18Thu
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
37h 50mLAX-MEL
$1,293
5/3Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
24h 50mMEL-LAX
9/13Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
28h 00mLAX-MEL
$1,298
5/3Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
40h 10mMEL-LAX
9/13Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
46h 30mLAX-MEL
$1,342

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Flights to Los Angeles

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - Melbourne

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