International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL). 7,927 miles, 16h 20m nonstop.
LAX to MEL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,927 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 16h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLB6AS5 airlinesAmerican, Delta, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 5all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 17h aheadMelbourne vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Melbourne
Round trips from $526
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 2.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Melbourne
5 airlines fly nonstop with 5 departures a day combined, plus 11 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- QFQantasoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- FJFiji AirwaysoneworldConnecting via NAN · first checked bag included
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via LIM, BOG · first checked bag from $45
- SQSingapore AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via SIN · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via SFO · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via GDL · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMY42 airlines
- San Francisco (SFO)UA1 airline
- Monterrey (MTY)AM1 airline
- Guadalajara (GDL)VB1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Melbourne (MEL)1 airline flies nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Melbourne (MEL)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Melbourne (MEL)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Melbourne (MEL)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, JetBlue and Alaska all fly LAX to MEL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $526; September 2026 is the most expensive at $702 and up, a difference of $176 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 17 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Los Angeles to MelbourneLos Angeles to Melbourne: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL) takes about 16h 20m gate to gate, covering 7,927 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to MEL?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Qantas operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL), with 5 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through YYC, MEX and SFO.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL), starting at $526 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Melbourne flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and MEL on Australia/Melbourne time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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