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

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles.
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4:50 pm - 11:50 pmMEL-LAX
26h 00m2 stops
5:00 pm - 4:20 pmLAX-MEL
28h 20m1 stop
Wed, Feb 5 - Sat, Mar 1
4:50 pm - 11:59 pmMEL-LAX
26h 09m1 stop
8:00 am - 4:20 pmLAX-MEL
37h 20m1 stop
Wed, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 18
12:55 pm - 12:55 pmMEL-LAX
17h 00m1 stop
11:55 pm - 12:15 pmLAX-MEL
19h 20m1 stop
$708Fiji Airways
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Thu, May 1 - Sat, May 31
1:45 pm - 11:50 amMEL-LAX
17h 05m1 stop
10:35 pm - 12:45 pmLAX-MEL
19h 10m1 stop
$710Fiji Airways
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Thu, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 20
6:55 pm - 9:00 amMEL-LAX
31h 05m1 stop
10:10 pm - 10:50 amLAX-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
$852Air New Zealand
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Sat, Apr 26 - Sat, May 17
12:00 pm - 7:20 amMEL-LAX
14h 20mnonstop
8:35 pm - 7:35 amLAX-MEL
16h 00mnonstop
$866Qantas Airways
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Wed, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 19
12:00 pm - 7:20 amMEL-LAX
14h 20mnonstop
8:35 pm - 7:35 amLAX-MEL
16h 00mnonstop
$870Qantas Airways
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Tue, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 12
8:35 am - 1:20 pmMEL-LAX
21h 45m1 stop
10:10 pm - 10:50 amLAX-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
$875Air New Zealand
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Mon, May 5 - Mon, Jun 16
11:30 am - 6:50 amMEL-LAX
14h 20mnonstop
10:41 am - 10:00 amLAX-MEL
28h 19m1 stop
$906United Airlines
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Mon, Feb 17 - Sat, Mar 8
10:30 am - 6:50 amMEL-LAX
14h 20mnonstop
10:35 pm - 8:30 amLAX-MEL
15h 55mnonstop
$907United Airlines
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Fri, Mar 14 - Mon, Mar 31

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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.
When flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Los Angeles, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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 $808 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,305 and $1,057 respectively.

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

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.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,142 on average.

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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$303
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% increase in price.
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
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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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.

  • 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 $303 for a one-way ticket and $633 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Los Angeles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles are Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $900 and an overall rating of 8.0, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,089 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and LAX 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 $895 or less one-way and $1,358 or less round-trip.
  • The international terminal, or T2, of Melbourne International Airport, also known as Tullamarine Airport (MEL), offers shower facilities to passengers. These are free of charge and can be found in the departures lounge, just after you get through the duty-free zone.
  • If you’re close to Melbourne’s CBD, the SkyBus is a convenient way to get to the airport. It departs from Southern Cross Station, and you can enjoy an air-conditioned journey. One-way adult tickets cost around A$ 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).
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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Tuesday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Wednesday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Thursday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Friday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Saturday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 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

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Wednesday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Thursday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Friday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Saturday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Sunday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 187 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
8.5Crew
8.1Comfort
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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.

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

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Our baggage didn’t arrive with us on the plane. Need I say more?

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

American Airlines was their usual junk service — but at least it got us down to LA. I was more irritated that while they codeshare with Alaska Airlines in Seattle, they could not out our flight on one of these, opting for one of the small SkyWest operated American Eagle flights — and causing a 14 hour layover. Which I accepted due to a $2000 difference in airfare — that said it was irritating for a flight that usually would have cost around $100 extra, if that.

nothing to complain about w/the food, and professionalism of the crew. i just cant stand being on a flight for that long of a time.

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

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.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good.

The flight was delayed by 45 minutes, but boarding, actual flight, and crew were great. However, there was Zero free food and only water, tea, or coffee to drink. Everything else was for sale. No onboard entertainment but it was a short flight.

Boarding was smooth after a 25 min delay. Notification of delay could be more efficient and change in boarding gate was not notified on the flights board or app.

I feel bad, but Swiss airlines is not an airlines I will ever fly again. Their cabins are basic, seats are extremely uncomfortable, crew is a hit or a miss with service. What's worse is how they make you feel they are there to make money and not make your travel needs be met or make your travel a pleasure. They charge for 2nd bags, seat selection and felt like a budget arinines frontier/spirit airline attitude and approach. Their business class is from the early 2000s, basic. Additionally, planes going to India, are old, falling apart and not maintained. Even the crew mentioned this is typical of the airline having older planes going to India. Panels detached and loose or stuck with duct tape, seats scruffed up and dirty, seatbelts roughed up. The scariest thing was when I saw a window panel next to where I was sitting loose and dangling. The crew mentioned it's only cosmetic and assured the integrity of the plane was inspected by the maintenance crew. This is where they confessed about planes going to India being old. I UNFORTUNATELY would NOT recommend Swiss airlines to anyone and will NEVER fly with them again!

The ANA crew and their members were all extremely nice and caring. Shout out to the crews for working on Christmas and New Years. Y'all the real MVP

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

The flight was delayed so the people from a late connecting flight was able to still make the connection.

This was a 5 hour flight with no entertainment and with a snack being provided (pretzels and fruit bar), which are both high in carbs and sugar. Nuts would have been a better choice.

Connection coordination with Star Alliance partner could be better. Lots of check in setup was not interlinked between operators.

Good plane, crew, and flight. Boarding was a bit chaotic. Bathrooms were unacceptable. United DESPERATELY needs a new terminal at IAD.

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

Great thanks - a whole row to myself. Good food but film selection not great.

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I liked the duration speed while in the air but that is is for positive things to say. The service was over 3 hours late, staff not very friendly (probably because they were also late to the destination), uncomfortable seats and disappointing food options

RE Food: Wish there was a choice for No Rating. Flew from Honolulu to Los Angeles on a Red-Eye flight (11:00 pm to 7:30 am). Other than a package of cookies with a beverage choice offered soon after take-off, and a beverage choice shortly before landing, no other food choices were offered. Everyone slept or rested for most of the trip. Nothing to rate. RE Entertainment: Everyone was sleeping most of the flight. Only saw one passenger watch about 30 minutes of entertainment on his iPad. I never attempted to access any entertainment options.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

The foot ottoman cushion was missing on my business class seat.. the hydraulics is on its last leg & seat cushions do not have support or paddling. Heavily dented by butts

I have been flying with American most of my professional career. But the airline seems tired and becoming more and more subpar with older planes than other airlines, dirtier and less comfortable seating, and less and less amenities. Their WiFi seldom works and their food is becoming more and more mediocre. How do you fly from LAX to PHL with only being offered one drink and as a platinum customer. I am exploring delta here on out for more of my flying.

I was unhappy with having the seat I chose changed at the last minute. I was moved to an aisle seat which did not recline and was next to the bathroom. The bathroom odors made the flight entirely unpleasant. Having carefully chosen my seat months before I was not pleased with my AA experience. In addition, they ran out of tea during flight service, really?

The aircraft was on-time and plane and lavatory was clean.

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