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Cheap Business Class Flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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PR Return flights from $3,913
Dep. Wed 24 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$3,913
Dep. Tue 30 MarRet. Sun 11 Apr$3,914
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Dep. Tue 11 MayRet. Tue 08 Jun$3,914
Dep. Wed 03 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$3,915
Dep. Tue 13 AprRet. Tue 27 Apr$3,916
Dep. Wed 03 MarRet. Wed 17 Mar$3,916
Dep. Tue 16 MarRet. Mon 29 Mar$3,916
Dep. Tue 23 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$3,916
Dep. Wed 07 AprRet. Wed 21 Apr$3,917
Dep. Wed 12 MayRet. Wed 26 May$3,919
Dep. Wed 19 MayRet. Wed 02 Jun$3,920
Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Mon 29 Mar$3,920
Dep. Tue 25 MayRet. Tue 08 Jun$3,921
Dep. Tue 23 MarRet. Sun 11 Apr$3,921
Dep. Wed 07 AprRet. Wed 05 May$3,923
Dep. Fri 28 MayRet. Wed 02 Jun$3,939
Dep. Wed 16 JunRet. Sun 04 Jul$3,965
Dep. Fri 28 MayRet. Sat 29 May$3,968
Dep. Wed 24 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$3,976
Dep. Wed 02 JunRet. Mon 28 Jun$3,983
Dep. Sat 12 JunRet. Mon 28 Jun$3,991
Dep. Sat 12 JunRet. Wed 30 Jun$3,991
Dep. Wed 16 JunRet. Thu 24 Jun$3,991
Dep. Wed 12 MayRet. Tue 15 Jun$4,013
Dep. Wed 24 FebRet. Sat 10 Jul$4,137
Dep. Fri 04 JunRet. Wed 30 Jun$4,215
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Sun 13 Sep$4,308
Dep. Wed 07 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$4,308
Dep. Wed 07 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$4,308
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$4,308
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$4,308
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$4,308
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$4,308
Dep. Wed 11 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$4,308
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Tue 01 Dec$4,308
Dep. Wed 25 NovRet. Wed 09 Dec$4,308
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 01 Nov$4,317
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Thu 18 Mar$4,450
Dep. Wed 02 DecRet. Wed 16 Dec$4,762

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.

Aug 2026
$982
Sep 2026
$966
Oct 2026
$994
Nov 2026
$999
Dec 2026
$1,355
Jan 2027
$1,105
Feb 2027
$1,096
Mar 2027
$972
Apr 2027
$966
May 2027
$1,240

The cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles is September 2026, with return fares from $966 — 29% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $1,355).

When Should You Fly to Los Angeles?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles, with return fares from $966. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,355 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Los Angeles average around $1,068. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, April and March, you'll generally pay up to 10% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Los Angeles Return Prices

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

August 2026
$982
September 2026
$966
October 2026
$994
November 2026
$999
December 2026
$1,355
January 2027
$1,105
February 2027
$1,096
March 2027
$972
April 2027
$966
May 2027
$1,240

Average Melbourne to Los Angeles Return Prices

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

August 2026
$2,373
September 2026
$2,349
October 2026
$2,061
November 2026
$2,137
December 2026
$3,017
January 2027
$2,810
February 2027
$2,202
March 2027
$2,005
April 2027
$2,538
May 2027
$2,601

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 September.

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 $995.

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 31 March 2027.

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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