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

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Los Angeles to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$816
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time15 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week58

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is $816. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
15 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Melbourne.
Alaska Airlines, Qantas and American Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne.
There are 58 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne is usually May.
If you're flying from Los Angeles, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 11.7 miles away from the center of Melbourne. We've found flights to this airport from $816.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 59°F. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 79°F. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 42°F. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne is Fiji Airways, and the cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is Alaska Airlines.

How to find cheap flights to Melbourne from Los Angeles

Looking for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Melbourne? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit "search." From Delta Air Lines to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Los Angeles to Melbourne. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Melbourne from Los Angeles from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest plane tickets or fastest journeys.
  • Flex your dates to find the best Los Angeles–Melbourne ticket prices. If you're flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's "Whole month" tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Melbourne from Los Angeles.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Los Angeles–Melbourne flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
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  • Find the cheapest Business Class flights from Los Angeles and Melbourne. We scour the Internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Melbourne, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just stumble on a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Los Angeles to Melbourne flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save the next time you travel.
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