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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles from £374

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in October or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2026.

Sun 25/1013:55
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sun 8/1122:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/7£533
Fri 4/913:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Mon 14/923:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/7£534
Tue 20/1014:25
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sat 7/1122:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/7£602
Sun 11/1014:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Wed 28/1023:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/7£602
Tue 18/813:25
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 26/823:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/7£603
Mon 3/809:45
MEL
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sun 16/817:57
LAX
-
MEL
2 stops23h 23m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/7£606
Wed 21/1009:45
MEL
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 9/1117:36
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop40h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/7£606
Mon 17/809:45
MEL
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 20m
Qantas Airways
Tue 25/821:50
LAX
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/7£615
Wed 5/810:00
MEL
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 40m
Delta
Wed 19/823:05
LAX
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 45m
Delta
Deal found 28/7£617
Wed 19/810:00
MEL
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 40m
Delta
Mon 24/823:05
LAX
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 45m
Delta
Deal found 27/7£618
Sun 25/1017:45
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop31h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1122:50
LAX
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/7£619

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£533

One-way from

£374

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£683
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 26/10-8/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
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  • United Airlines
  • 2/12
  • Nonstop
  • 14h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Los Angeles
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

14:30-13:05

1 stop16h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/11

22:35-12:45

1 stop19h 10m

£602

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

11:45-14:01

1 stop20h 16m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/11

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

£624

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

10:55-15:35

1 stop21h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

22:35-07:30

Nonstop15h 55m

£640

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

16:45-23:59

2 stops25h 14m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/11

07:00-11:40

2 stops33h 40m

£656

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

11:55-12:01

1 stop18h 06m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/11

19:45-10:30

1 stop19h 45m

£658

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

10:55-20:27

1 stop26h 32m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 9/10

07:40-09:15

1 stop31h 35m

£658
Fastest return journey

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 21/1

11:30-06:55

Nonstop14h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 6/2

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

£663

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 19/9

18:00-12:01

2 stops35h 01m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

06:00-09:15

1 stop33h 15m

£829

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 10/12

12:45-13:38

1 stop19h 53m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 25/1

20:05-10:30

1 stop19h 25m

£898

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

11:55-12:01

1 stop18h 06m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 14/10

22:40-08:30

Nonstop15h 50m

£996

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of £576). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of £760). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2026.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £543 and £678 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £533 on Fiji Airways (25 Oct–8 Nov).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles. 0 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles Los Angeles should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 8 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in 20h 16m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Melbourne Airport and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 7922 mi.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles are Air France (71%), Virgin Australia (69%) and United Airlines (69%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of £576). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of £760). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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