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FJ Return flights from $968
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Wed 24 Jun$968
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Mon 22 Jun$978
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Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$982
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Dep. Tue 25 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$982
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$982
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Sat 31 Oct$982
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Dep. Wed 30 SepRet. Tue 13 Oct$982
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Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$982
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Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Wed 18 Nov$982
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Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Wed 18 Nov$982
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Wed 25 Nov$982
Dep. Sun 01 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$982
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$982
Dep. Fri 20 NovRet. Fri 27 Nov$982
Dep. Fri 20 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$982
Dep. Fri 20 NovRet. Fri 04 Dec$982
Dep. Mon 18 JanRet. Mon 25 Jan$982
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Dep. Tue 19 JanRet. Tue 02 Feb$982
Dep. Wed 27 JanRet. Wed 10 Feb$982
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$982
Dep. Tue 23 FebRet. Sat 13 Mar$982

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Return fares from Melbourne to Los Angeles by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$1,341
Aug 2026
$992
Sep 2026
$1,075
Oct 2026
$1,216
Nov 2026
$1,068
Dec 2026
$2,050
Jan 2027
$985
Feb 2027
$1,181
Mar 2027
$1,182
Apr 2027
$2,336

The cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles is January 2027, with return fares from $985 — 58% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $2,336).

When Should You Fly to Los Angeles?

Based on the fares we've tracked, January is typically the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles, with return fares from $985. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,336.

Across the year, return fares to Los Angeles average around $1,343. If you can travel in the off-peak months of January, August and November, you'll generally pay up to 27% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Los Angeles Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Los Angeles return airfares.

July 2026
$1,341
August 2026
$992
September 2026
$1,075
October 2026
$1,216
November 2026
$1,068
December 2026
$2,050
January 2027
$985
February 2027
$1,181
March 2027
$1,182
April 2027
$2,336

Average Melbourne to Los Angeles Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Los Angeles return airfares.

July 2026
$3,041
August 2026
$2,369
September 2026
$2,358
October 2026
$2,202
November 2026
$2,215
December 2026
$3,015
January 2027
$3,008
February 2027
$2,364
March 2027
$2,446
April 2027
$3,386

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

The cheapest month to travel is typically January.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles is $969.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles is 19 June 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Los Angeles is Fiji Airways.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas and United fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 14 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Los Angeles?

The IATA code for Los Angeles is LAX. It is located in United States (USA) at coordinates 33.9425, -118.4072.

When should you book flights to Los Angeles?

From our data, you should book flights to Los Angeles 60 days out.


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