Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne from $340

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne (LAX-MEL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Fiji Airways offers one-way fares as low as $340 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAX to MEL on Mon, Mar 23), while Fiji Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $691 departing on Tue, Apr 14 and returning on Sat, Apr 18.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 16 hours 20 minutes to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL).

• When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

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

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 10 flight per week flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA098 (23:16)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

  To find best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Mar 23, with one-way flights priced at just $340.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qantas Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne is September, when demand for travel is lower.

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

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne on March 14, 2026 with Fiji Airways, with prices starting at $339.

• Which airports can I fly to for Melbourne from Los Angeles?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Airport (LAX-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Melbourne Airport (MEL) Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB).

• Is there any time difference between Los Angeles and Melbourne?

  The time difference between Melbourne and Los Angeles is 18h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.