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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 May, returning Fri, 9 May.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 9 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 9 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.
Los Angeles.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jul, returning Sun, 10 Aug.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.
Los Angeles.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Tue, 29 Jul.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.
Los Angeles.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jul, returning Wed, 30 Jul.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.
Los Angeles.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Jan, returning Fri, 6 Feb.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.
Los Angeles.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.
Los Angeles.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Fri, 13 Jun.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.
Los Angeles.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Aug, returning Mon, 20 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from $1,123
Apr
from $1,065
May
from $1,056
Jun
from $1,056
Jul
from $1,056
Aug
from $1,056
Sep
from $1,056
Oct
from $1,056
Nov
from $1,056
Dec
from $1,225
Jan
from $1,056
Feb
from $1,056

Direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Alternative Melbourne to Los Angeles routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Melbourne to Los Angeles? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Melbourne to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,056
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time14 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week87

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

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles is $1,056. 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.
14 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Los Angeles.
Alaska Airlines, Qantas and American Airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Los Angeles.
As of March 2025, there are 388 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Melbourne, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from $1,056.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles on Friday, 9 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 16 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to Los Angeles is Fiji Airways. And the cheapest airline that flies to Burbank Airport is Qantas.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

How easy is it to depart on flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

The Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is Melbourne’s key international flights facility, and you can hop aboard nonstop flights to LA from this hub. Tullamarine Airport has 4 terminals.

  • Terminal 2 – flights to LA fly from T2, which functions as the international terminal. 

International transit is easy at this airport thanks to its modern amenities, such as VIP lounges, ATMs, free WiFi, duty-free shops, restaurants and bars, foreign exchange services, and charging points. Terminals can be walked to.

Arrive at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at least 2-3 hours before your international flight to Los Angeles is due to depart.

What do I need before I fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

  • All international travel requires passengers to carry a valid passport.
  • Australian citizens will also need to apply for an ESTA – permission to travel to the USA. This must be done at least 72 hours before you fly.

What is Los Angeles Airport like?

Los Angeles International Airport is a key airport for the USA and the west coast. This 9 terminal airport is usually referred to as simply LAX.

  • Terminal 2 – Delta flights to LA can fly into T2.
  • Terminal 3 – Delta flights to LA can fly into T3
  • Terminal 7 – United flights to LA can fly into T7.
  • Terminal 8 – United flights to LA can fly into T8.
  • Tom Bradley International Terminal – Virgin Australia and Qantas flights to LA are usually directed to this terminal.

When you get to LAX, you can access bureau de change services, ATMs, restaurants and bars, free WiFi, duty-free shop, premier lounges and car hire desks. A free shuttle service provides inter-terminal transfers.

What is the weather like in Los Angeles?

  • Los Angeles is always pretty warm, with summers (June-August) hovering around 25-27°C, and winters (December-January) between 9 to 20°C.

Is there a time difference between Melbourne and Los Angeles?

  • Los Angeles is 17-19 hours behind Melbourne throughout the year.

Is Los Angeles cheaper than Melbourne?

No, Los Angeles is the more expensive city, but you can look for cheap hotels in LA on our website or with our on-the-go app. If you’ve never been to the city before, we have an ultimate guide to LA, perfect for first timers.

  Melbourne Los Angeles
Average cost of a meal for 2 people $85 70USD ($100)
Average cost of a coffee $4.15 4.30USD ($6.15)
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD $60 40-50USD ($57-71)

What about return flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

Press the Return button for flights back, or head over to our Los Angeles to Melbourne flights page.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of May 2019


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