Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne (LAX - MEL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$938	Fiji Airways 1 stop 44 hr Mon, May 11 — Mon, May 25	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is currently $938
Cheapest one-way flight	$496	Fiji Airways 1 stop 44 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is currently $496
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,028	United Nonstop 16 hr Fri, May 8 — Fri, May 22	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is currently $1,028
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,098	Fiji Airways 1 stop 20 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Melbourne is currently $1,098
Cheapest business class flights	$6,138	Finnair, Cathay Pacific 2 stops 43 hr Mon, Jul 27 — Sun, Aug 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is currently $6,138

Fastest flight	15 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne takes 15 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $780–1,150
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,000–1,250

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Melbourne

Qantas

Nonstop

from $1,306

Typical price: $1,050–1,950

7 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - MEL Every day

76 weekly connecting flights

LAX - MEL Every day
United

Nonstop

from $1,028

Typical price: $1,100–2,000

3 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - MEL Every Mon, Wed, Fri

21 weekly connecting flights

LAX - MEL Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $1,035

Typical price: $1,000–2,000

3 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - MEL Every Mon, Wed, Fri
Cathay Pacific

from $2,220

Typical price: $1,250–2,850

21 weekly connecting flights

LAX - MEL Every day
Air New Zealand

from $1,302

Typical price: $1,200–2,350

18 weekly connecting flights

LAX - MEL Every day
China Eastern

Typical price: $1,300–3,050

15 weekly connecting flights

LAX - MEL Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $780 to $1,150.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Fiji Airways from $938. The cheapest one-way flight was with Fiji Airways from $496.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is $1,306, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is $1,028, flying from May 8 to May 22.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is $1,035, flying from May 8 to May 22.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is $2,220, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is $1,302, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne starts at $938 from Mon, May 11 to Mon, May 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $496 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

15 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 7 nonstop flights and 76 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne are:

United offers 3 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Delta offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Cathay Pacific offers 21 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Air New Zealand offers 18 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
China Eastern offers 15 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Melbourne.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Fiji Airways from $938. The cheapest one-way flight was with Fiji Airways from $496.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is $1,306, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is $1,028, flying from May 8 to May 22.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is $1,035, flying from May 8 to May 22.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is $2,220, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is $1,302, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 12.

Qantas, Delta and United fly direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne.

There are 7 Qantas direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
There are 3 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Melbourne at price $1,098 is offered by Fiji Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

Qantas, Delta and United fly direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne.

There are 7 Qantas direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
There are 3 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Melbourne start at $1,028 from Fri, May 8 to Fri, May 22 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Melbourne start at $6,138 from Mon, Jul 27 to Sun, Aug 9 with Finnair, Cathay Pacific.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Melbourne start at $938 from Mon, May 11 to Mon, May 25.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Melbourne starts at $1,098 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Fiji Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Melbourne at price $1,098 is offered by Fiji Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.