Can I fly direct from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

Direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 6.9% of flights on this route were direct. For flights involving connections, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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

A direct flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles typically takes around 14 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 12758 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, generally have a longer duration, averaging approximately 20 hours and 20 minutes. This represents a difference of over 6 hours compared to direct options.

How often do Melbourne to Los Angeles flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Melbourne to Los Angeles route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. The route is considered to have frequent price fluctuations, based on data from the trailing 30 days.

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Melbourne to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

For cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles, May stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $902. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $976, and January presents another good option at $1169.

Fares for this route typically range from $1156 to $1964, with a median price of $1528. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. Approximately 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When considering how long is the flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 14h 15m. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 6.9% of recent fares were for direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

The distance between Melbourne and Los Angeles is 12,758 km, classifying this as a long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Regular price: A$1,207 - A$2,431

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles is AUD1207 to AUD2431. The current lowest deal is AUD999 with Fiji Airways for travel from Oct 11-Oct 28.

now A$999

Low A$1,207

High A$2,431

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles is May, with a median price of $912. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1994. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$912

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,994

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,692

A$1,163

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,850

A$1,164

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,773

A$1,171

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$2,024

A$1,171

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$2,000

A$1,236

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$2,049

A$1,240

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

A$2,010 → A$1,173

42%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

A$1,998 → A$1,170

41%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

A$2,000 → A$1,177

41%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

A$2,031 → A$1,248

39%

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Melbourne - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $999.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $902 for Melbourne to Los Angeles.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 14h 15m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles typically take 14h 15m, while connecting flights average 26h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal

Fiji Airways recently offered a deal for $999 from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,145

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,028

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,309

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, booking a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles between 28 and 59 days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. During this period, the average price was $1514. Booking within 6 days of departure, for example, saw average prices rise to $1898. Even booking 60 or more days out resulted in a slightly higher average price of $1604, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles was considered to be $1156 or less. The median price for this route was $1528. Prices historically ranged up to $1964 or more for the higher end of fares, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles, with a median price of $902. April also offered lower prices, with a median of $976. In contrast, the annual median price for this route was $1528, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Melbourne to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

The distance between Melbourne and Los Angeles is 12,758 km, classifying this as a long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Regular price: A$1,207 - A$2,431

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles is AUD1207 to AUD2431. The current lowest deal is AUD999 with Fiji Airways for travel from Oct 11-Oct 28.

now A$999

Low A$1,207

High A$2,431

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$912

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,994

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,692

A$1,163

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,850

A$1,164

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,773

A$1,171

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$2,024

A$1,171

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$2,000

A$1,236

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Los Angeles

Melbourne (MEL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$2,049

A$1,240

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

A$2,010 → A$1,173

42%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

A$1,998 → A$1,170

41%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

A$2,000 → A$1,177

41%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

A$2,031 → A$1,248

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Melbourne - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $999.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $902 for Melbourne to Los Angeles.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 14h 15m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles typically take 14h 15m, while connecting flights average 26h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal

Fiji Airways recently offered a deal for $999 from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,145

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,028

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Cheapest

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

Los Angeles, United States

95% AI deal score

$24,370

$12,919

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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 below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights average 14h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on 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 17

Oct 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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Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

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 below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights average 14h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on 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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Oct 04

Dec 03

Dec 17

Oct 05

Sep 28

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Sep 26

Oct 12

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

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

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