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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 617 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Melbourne.611 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 611 €, select.

Melbourne.615 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.

Melbourne.615 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Sun, 28 Mar.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.

Melbourne.615 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.

Melbourne.616 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 616 €, select.

Melbourne.616 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 616 €, select.

Melbourne.617 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 617 €, select.

Melbourne.617 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 617 €, select.

Melbourne.617 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 617 €, select.

Melbourne.617 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 617 €, select.

Melbourne.628 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 628 €, select.

Melbourne.696 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 May, returning Sun, 30 May.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 696 €, select.

Melbourne.697 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Mon, 5 Apr.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 697 €, select.

Melbourne.697 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 697 €, select.

Melbourne.698 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 698 €, select.

Melbourne.698 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 698 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne

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Los Angeles to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	611 €
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	15 hrs, 56 mins
Most popular airline	KLM
Average flights per week	86

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Melbourne?

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.

How much are return flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is 611 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

15 hours and 56 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Melbourne.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

KLM, Lufthansa and Qantas fly direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne.

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

As of July 2026, there are 344 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne is usually October.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Melbourne?

If you're flying from Los Angeles, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from 611 €.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne on Sunday, 25 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 56 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Melbourne?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Melbourne?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 8°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne is Fiji Airways. And the cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is Qantas.

Travelling from Los Angeles to Melbourne: what you need to know

Los Angeles has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne flying out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Touch down at Melbourne's major arrival point, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The average time for a direct Los Angeles to Melbourne flight is 15 hours 55 minutes.
Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
With 16 flights a week between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne with Qantas at 20:35. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from LAX to MEL is with Qantas at 23:30.
Give yourself enough time to make your Los Angeles to Melbourne flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne

Get cheap Los Angeles to Melbourne flights by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
August is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Los Angeles to Melbourne. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to search every day to see if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you as soon as a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne.
Save on your Los Angeles to Melbourne flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

If you're searching for a direct flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne, you can depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Get from LAX to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) without making any stops.
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct Los Angeles to Melbourne plane tickets out of LAX. Get on board with any of these:
We make it simple to find a Los Angeles to Melbourne flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
- Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of LAX.
LAX's address is One World Way.

Arriving in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is approximately 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)

The centre of Melbourne is around 48 kilometres from Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV). After your flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
Forget about public transport schedules or long taxi queues. Grab a Melbourne Avalon Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare offers from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car rental.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at AVV can get you a lower rate.

Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)

Head toward the city centre after your flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne has touched down. Central Melbourne is about 11 kilometres from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 20 minutes to get there in a car.
Public transport can take you there in about 55 minutes.
Take control of the next part of your trip by picking up a Melbourne Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar make getting on the road smooth sailing.
Rental providers sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so book your vehicle from MEB in advance of your flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.

Best time to go to Melbourne

December is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Melbourne in March.
Book a Los Angeles to Melbourne ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).

More about Melbourne

Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Melbourne's Gardens, Melbourne Park and Arts Centre Melbourne are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

You've done Melbourne, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey around 467 kilometres northeast to Canberra to check off its top sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Geelong is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres southwest of Melbourne. No trip is complete without seeing Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.