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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles (MEL-LAX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles.
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Fiji Airways Logo
12:55 - 12:55MEL-LAX
17h 00m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 11:30LAX-MEL
18h 35m1 stop
$1,075Fiji Airways
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Sun, 11 May - Thu, 15 May
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 12:55MEL-LAX
16h 25m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:00LAX-MEL
19h 05m1 stop
$1,077Fiji Airways
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Fri, 15 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
Philippine Airlines Logo
08:00 - 09:45MEL-LAX
42h 45m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
23:55 - 07:30LAX-MEL
37h 35m1 stop
$1,472Philippine Airlines
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Fri, 26 Sep - Thu, 16 Oct
Philippine Airlines Logo
06:30 - 20:45MEL-LAX
31h 15m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
23:55 - 06:00LAX-MEL
36h 05m1 stop
$1,528Philippine Airlines
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 11 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:35 - 19:05MEL-LAX
36h 30m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:40 - 21:35LAX-MEL
30h 55m1 stop
$1,548Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 9 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:35 - 19:05MEL-LAX
36h 30m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:40 - 21:35LAX-MEL
30h 55m1 stop
$1,553Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 7 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
11:55 - 08:10MEL-LAX
14h 15mdirect
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21:35 - 07:35LAX-MEL
16h 00mdirect
$1,678Qantas Airways
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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
China Airlines Logo
21:50 - 20:45MEL-LAX
39h 55m1 stop
China Airlines Logo
16:55 - 10:40LAX-MEL
24h 45m1 stop
$1,684China Airlines
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Wed, 7 May - Sun, 3 Aug
China Airlines Logo
21:50 - 21:35MEL-LAX
40h 45m1 stop
China Airlines Logo
00:55 - 10:40LAX-MEL
40h 45m1 stop
$1,701China Airlines
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Tue, 2 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
11:55 - 09:10MEL-LAX
14h 15mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
21:50 - 06:45LAX-MEL
15h 55mdirect
$1,709Qantas Airways
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Tue, 2 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Los Angeles flights

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Los Angeles, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost $1,217 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,019 and $1,623 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $5,159, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, 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 Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$537
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (37% more expensive on average)
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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.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Los Angeles flights

  • Is there an open access lounge in the international terminal at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

    The international terminal (T2) of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport has three open access lounges. These are open to all passengers, regardless of which airline you’re flying with and whether or not you have membership. You can find The Marhaba Lounge, The House Lounge and The Plaza Premium Lounge in the departures area of Terminal 2. Prices start at A$ 45 per adult, and pre-bookings can be made online.

  • What layover options are available between Melbourne and Los Angeles?

    You have quite a range of layover options to choose from for your flight from Melbourne to LA. Flights with Fiji Airways come with a stop in Nadi, Fiji (NAN). Qatar Airways offers flights with a stop in Doha, Qatar (DOH), while Singapore Airlines offer a layover at Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN). If you’d like to stop in Auckland (AKL), you can select a flight with Air New Zealand, or if you’d prefer Hong Kong (HKG), then Cathay Pacific would be the ideal airline choice.

  • How much is parking at Melbourne Airport?

    There are several different airport parking options at Melbourne Airport, with long-term budget options starting at around $40 per day. A free shuttle bus runs between the long-term car parks and the terminals approximately every 5 minutes. Fees can be more expensive onsite, so booking online can be a wise choice.

  • Is there free WiFi at Melbourne Airport?

    Melbourne Airport offers free unlimited WiFi in every terminal for travellers who need to make travel arrangements or complete some last-minute work. Terminals 2, 3 and 4 operate on the Melbourne Airport wireless hotspot, and Terminal 1 offers WiFi through Qantas. Access is quick and easy, simply enter your registration details and connect.

  • Where are the baby changing areas in Melbourne Airport?

    There are several baby changing areas located throughout Melbourne Airport for families traveling with infants. There are four baby changing areas in Terminal 1, two baby changing areas in Terminal 2, two more in Terminal 3 and one baby changing area located in Terminal 4. All baby changing areas are located after security.

  • Which LAX Terminal has the most shops?

    If you need to pick up a few things once you arrive or before your return flight, LAX has a long list of airport shops to choose from. The majority of the shops in LAX are located in the TBIT, including newsstands and duty-free, as well as luxury brands like Burberry, Hermes and Gucci.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles was $344 for a one-way ticket and $688 for a return.

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

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

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles, Fiji Airways or Singapore Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles are Fiji Airways and Singapore Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,213 and an overall rating of 8.1, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Singapore Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,630 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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 travellers 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 return 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,096 or less one-way and $1,572 or less round-trip.
  • The international terminal, or T2, of Melbourne International Airport, also known as Tullamarine Airport (MEL), offers shower facilities to passengers. These are free of charge and can be found in the departures lounge, just after you get through the duty-free zone.
  • If you’re close to Melbourne’s CBD, the SkyBus is a convenient way to get to the airport. It departs from Southern Cross Station, and you can enjoy an air-conditioned journey. One-way adult tickets cost around A$ 15 if booked online, and the journey takes approximately 22min.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has an art program, featuring permanent installations throughout the terminal buildings, exhibitions and cultural performances. Keep a lookout for ‘Air Garden’ and ‘Bell Tower’, both of which are in the international terminal (Terminal B).
  • Flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles most commonly have a single stop in Sydney before entering the second leg of the flight. Non-stop flights can be found, but they’re generally more expensive. Flights will arrive at LAX Airport, which is approximately 18 miles south of Los Angeles city centre.
  • If you could use a bite to eat before your flight departs, Melbourne Airport offers travellers a long list of different airport restaurant options. From simple cafes and bistros to noodle shops, fresh juice vendors, local restaurants and other options, you have several ways to refuel before your flight departs.
  • When your flight arrives at LAX, you can get to Los Angeles city centre via a few different means of transport. One of the cheapest and most popular ways to get to central Los Angeles is via LAX’s FlyAway bus that connects travellers directly to Union Station. The FlyAway bus trip is approximately 45 minutes to an hour in length, and fares are around USD $10 ($14).
  • If you’d rather steer clear of public transport after your flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, taxi ranks are located outside each terminal. A taxi to Los Angeles city centre can take approximately 30 minutes to over an hour, as Los Angeles traffic can get backed up quickly. Fares from LAX to the centre start at around USD $50 ($71).
  • Need to hire a car? There are several rental agencies operating within LAX. The rental car agencies operating within LAX include: AVIS, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox and others. Booking your reservation early can end up saving you a bundle, as reservations can fill up quickly and decreasing availability can increase prices.
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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

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

Direct 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, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Thursday

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

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Saturday

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

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Tuesday

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

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Thursday

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

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 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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Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 188 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.5Entertainment
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See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2024NAN - CHC
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See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Wonderful and fast TSA checkpoint. The line was fast and our gate was close by

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

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