Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
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Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Los Angeles from Australia and flights to United States (USA). Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne
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.
The cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles is September 2026, with return fares from $966 — 48% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $1,853).
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 $1,853 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Los Angeles average around $1,128. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, April and March, you'll generally pay up to 14% less than the yearly average.
Cheapest Melbourne to Los Angeles Return Prices
These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Los Angeles return airfares.
Average Melbourne to Los Angeles Return Prices
These are the average prices for Melbourne to Los Angeles return airfares.
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 $1010.
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 18 November 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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