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FJ Return flights from $965
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Thu 13 Aug$965
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$972
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Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$972
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Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Tue 27 Oct$972
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$972
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Thu 12 Nov$972
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$972
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Tue 01 Dec$972
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$972
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$972
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$972
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Thu 13 Aug$972
Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$972
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$972
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$972
Dep. Tue 18 AugRet. Tue 01 Sep$972
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Mon 14 Sep$972
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$972
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Sun 29 Nov$972
Dep. Fri 20 NovRet. Sun 29 Nov$972
Dep. Tue 19 JanRet. Tue 02 Feb$972
Dep. Tue 19 JanRet. Wed 10 Feb$972
Dep. Sat 23 JanRet. Mon 22 Feb$972
Dep. Thu 04 FebRet. Sat 20 Feb$972
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Mon 15 Mar$972
Dep. Mon 01 MarRet. Mon 15 Mar$972
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Sat 20 Mar$972
Dep. Sun 14 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$972
Dep. Tue 16 MarRet. Tue 30 Mar$972
Dep. Fri 26 MarRet. Sat 10 Apr$972
Dep. Wed 07 AprRet. Wed 21 Apr$972
Dep. Wed 14 AprRet. Wed 28 Apr$972
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Sun 04 Oct$1,064
Dep. Mon 19 AprRet. Thu 13 May$1,201

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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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
$1,151
Aug 2026
$992
Sep 2026
$996
Oct 2026
$994
Nov 2026
$999
Dec 2026
$1,355
Jan 2027
$985
Feb 2027
$1,181
Mar 2027
$1,182
Apr 2027
$2,186

The cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles is January 2027, with return fares from $985 — 55% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $2,186).

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 $2,186.

Across the year, return fares to Los Angeles average around $1,202. If you can travel in the off-peak months of January, August and October, you'll generally pay up to 18% 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
$1,151
August 2026
$992
September 2026
$996
October 2026
$994
November 2026
$999
December 2026
$1,355
January 2027
$985
February 2027
$1,181
March 2027
$1,182
April 2027
$2,186

Average Melbourne to Los Angeles Return Prices

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

July 2026
$3,023
August 2026
$2,412
September 2026
$2,373
October 2026
$2,125
November 2026
$2,190
December 2026
$2,974
January 2027
$2,890
February 2027
$2,383
March 2027
$2,134
April 2027
$2,831

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 $966.

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 23 July 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, United, Delta and Qantas 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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