Can I fly direct from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

Direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles are available, though they represent a small portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 1.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights with one or more stops, the median number of stopovers observed across the trailing quarter was 2.

How many hours is the flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles has a median duration of 14 hours and 20 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 24 hours and 9 minutes. The total air distance covered on this route is approximately 12,758 kilometers.

How often do Melbourne to Los Angeles flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Melbourne to Los Angeles route show frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Price fluctuations are a regular occurrence for this route, based on observations over a 30-day period.

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Melbourne to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles, the data suggests that November is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $1413. Other cost-effective options include August, where the median fare is $1424, and February, with a median fare of $1463. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles typically range from $1175–$1840, with a median price of $1508. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare can be challenging.

When flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 1.9% of recent fares were for direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles, meaning the vast majority of journeys will include stopovers. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Los Angeles takes approximately 14h 20m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route. Non-stop flights, when available, also have a median duration of 14h 20m, while connecting flights typically extend to 29h 40m.

The distance between Melbourne and Los Angeles is approximately 12,758 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the extended flight times and the common necessity for connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Regular price: A$1,250 - A$2,420

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles is AUD 1250-2420. The current lowest deal is AUD 1027 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 25.

now A$1,027

Low A$1,250

High A$2,420

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles is November, with a median price of $1396. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2051. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,396

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,051

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,848

A$1,230

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,830

A$1,230

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,488

A$1,237

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,321

A$1,162

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,454

A$1,176

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,357

A$1,183

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

A$1,829 → A$1,239

32%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

A$1,902 → A$1,334

30%

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A$1,874 → A$1,316

30%

5 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 11

A$1,487 → A$1,032

31%

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Melbourne - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Melbourne to Los Angeles are above the typical level at $1508.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices.

Historically, November, August, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 14h 20m.

Direct flights to Los Angeles typically take 14h 20m, while connecting flights average 29h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 1.9% of recent flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the Melbourne to Los Angeles route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~A$987

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles from Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$991

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,313

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Dec 09

Los Angeles, United States

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$7,396

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Dec 03

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Dec 05

Los Angeles, United States

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$7,146

$5,664

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From MEL

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Los Angeles, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,295

$5,664

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Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 26

Los Angeles, United States

89% AI deal score

$6,771

$5,638

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Fiji Airways

Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 26

Los Angeles, United States

89% AI deal score

$6,819

$5,638

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Fiji Airways

Business Class

From MEL

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Dec 09

Los Angeles, United States

89% AI deal score

$6,994

$5,638

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Fiji Airways

Business Class

From MEL

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Los Angeles, United States

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$6,984

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From MEL

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Dec 03

Los Angeles, United States

89% AI deal score

$7,065

$5,664

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Fiji Airways

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Dec 02

Los Angeles, United States

89% AI deal score

$7,095

$5,664

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From MEL

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Dec 14

Los Angeles, United States

89% AI deal score

$7,071

$5,721

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Fiji Airways

Business Class

From MEL

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Dec 19

Los Angeles, United States

89% AI deal score

$7,168

$5,721

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1586. Booking within 6 days of departure generally sees higher average prices, around $1741. Similarly, booking between 7 and 13 days out also shows elevated average prices, reaching approximately $1789.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles is considered to be $1175 or less. The median price for this route was $1508. Prices above $1840 are typically in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles include November, with a median price of $1413, and August, with a median price of $1424. February also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $1463. The annual median price for this route is $1508, based on observations over a 270-day period.

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Melbourne to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Regular price: A$1,250 - A$2,420

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles is AUD 1250-2420. The current lowest deal is AUD 1027 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 25.

now A$1,027

Low A$1,250

High A$2,420

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,396

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,051

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,848

A$1,230

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,830

A$1,230

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,488

A$1,237

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,321

A$1,162

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,454

A$1,176

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,357

A$1,183

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

A$1,829 → A$1,239

32%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

A$1,902 → A$1,334

30%

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A$1,874 → A$1,316

30%

5 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 11

A$1,487 → A$1,032

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Melbourne - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Melbourne to Los Angeles are above the typical level at $1508.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices.

Historically, November, August, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 14h 20m.

Direct flights to Los Angeles typically take 14h 20m, while connecting flights average 29h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 1.9% of recent flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the Melbourne to Los Angeles route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~A$987

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles from Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$991

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles, United States

89% AI deal score

$7,168

$5,721

Save $1,447

Fiji Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Melbourne to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Melbourne - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November for the best prices.

Direct flights average 14h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Dec 03

Dec 05

Dec 05

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

What's a cheap fare from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

Can I fly direct from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

How many hours is the flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

How often do Melbourne to Los Angeles flight prices drop?

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Melbourne to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Melbourne - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November for the best prices.

Direct flights average 14h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Dec 09

Dec 03

Dec 05

Dec 05

Nov 26

Nov 26

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 03

Dec 02

Dec 14

Dec 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

What's a cheap fare from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?