International route
Cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 7,927 miles, 14h 50m nonstop.
MEL to LAX 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
- 14h 50mnonstop, 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
- Tuesday21% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 17h behindLos Angeles vs Melbourne
Melbourne to Los Angeles
Round trips from $538
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 3.
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 Melbourne to Los Angeles
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?
MelbourneLos Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Los Angeles
- Melbourne (MEL) to Santa Ana (SNA)1 airline flies nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Melbourne (MEL) to Burbank (BUR)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Melbourne (MEL) to Ontario (ONT)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Melbourne (MEL) to Long Beach (LGB)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, JetBlue and Alaska all fly MEL to LAX 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 $538; September 2026 is the most expensive at $669 and up, a difference of $131 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Friday 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.
- Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Melbourne. A morning departure lands in Los Angeles with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Los Angeles: Beaches, studios and year-round sunshine
Los Angeles is a sprawl of beach towns, hillside neighborhoods and studio lots tied together by freeways. LAX is the main gateway, but Burbank, Long Beach and Orange County airports are smaller, calmer and often closer to where you're staying.
Best time to visit: March–May and September–November have warm, dry days and thinner crowds. June can be gray at the coast ('June gloom'); fall is the warmest beach season.
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Search Melbourne to Los AngelesMelbourne to Los Angeles: common questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 14h 50m 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 MEL to LAX?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Qantas operate nonstop flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX), 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 Melbourne to Los Angeles?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX), starting at $538 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Melbourne to Los Angeles 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 Melbourne and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Melbourne. MEL is on Australia/Melbourne time and LAX on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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