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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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FJ Return flights from $992
Dep. Sun 21 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$992
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$999
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Dep. Sun 06 SepRet. Fri 25 Sep$1,000
Dep. Sun 04 OctRet. Fri 16 Oct$1,000
Dep. Tue 25 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$1,000
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$1,000
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,001
Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Sat 05 Sep$1,001
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,002
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,002
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Fri 27 Nov$1,002
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$1,002
Dep. Thu 12 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$1,002
Dep. Mon 18 JanRet. Mon 01 Feb$1,002
Dep. Mon 08 FebRet. Mon 22 Feb$1,002
Dep. Mon 22 MarRet. Wed 07 Apr$1,002
Dep. Sun 28 FebRet. Sun 14 Mar$1,004
Dep. Mon 01 MarRet. Sun 14 Mar$1,004
Dep. Sun 04 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$1,004
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,004
Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$1,004
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sun 09 Aug$1,004
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Sun 16 Aug$1,004
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$1,004
Dep. Sat 05 SepRet. Sun 20 Sep$1,004
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$1,022
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 04 Sep$1,234
Dep. Tue 24 NovRet. Tue 08 Dec$1,237
Dep. Sun 17 JanRet. Sat 06 Feb$1,237
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,326
Dep. Wed 23 DecRet. Fri 22 Jan$1,482
Dep. Thu 24 DecRet. Fri 22 Jan$1,482
Dep. Fri 25 DecRet. Fri 22 Jan$1,482
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Thu 03 Dec$1,662
Dep. Wed 11 NovRet. Thu 03 Dec$1,662
Dep. Sat 20 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$2,773
Dep. Thu 24 DecRet. Thu 21 Jan$2,900
Dep. Fri 25 DecRet. Thu 21 Jan$2,900
Dep. Sat 20 JunRet. Sat 27 Jun$3,101

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
$1,341
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

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 $993.

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 21 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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