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Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of October. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration17 h and 5 mFlights between Melbourne and Los Angeles take, on average, 17 h and 5 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£290Cheapest price for a flight between Melbourne and Los Angeles found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsMelbourne AirportFor flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Destination airportLos Angeles International AirportFor the route from Melbourne to Los Angeles

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Airlines flying this routeQantas AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Melbourne to Los Angeles

One-way average Price£1050The average price for a flight Melbourne - Los Angeles at Opodo is £1050, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data November is the most popular time to book a flight to Los Angeles when departing from Melbourne

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Last checked on Sat 24/10

Distance: 7,937 mi

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Los Angeles airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Book your Melbourne to Los Angeles flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £290, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Melbourne to Los Angeles takes roughly 14 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Melbourne–Los Angeles route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Arrival airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The weather in Los Angeles

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Los Angeles, temperatures average around 29ºC in the warmest months and roughly 9ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 29ºC
Lows: down to 9ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: December
Driest month: July
Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Los Angeles. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

When you fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles the average price is £1050. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles is 290 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

The most popular months to book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles are November, December and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

The best time of the year to go to Los Angeles when flying from Melbourne depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Los Angeles from Melbourne in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, June and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Melbourne - Los Angeles.

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

The total flight time between Melbourne and Los Angeles is of around 17 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 7,937.48 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Los Angeles compared to Melbourne?

While in Melbourne temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Los Angeles can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 15º ºC in Los Angeles, compared to the 11º ºC average in Melbourne.

Which airports have flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles?

The main airport route flying between Melbourne and Los Angeles is: Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport(LAX). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Melbourne to Los Angeles are:

Qantas Airways.
Qantas Airways.

Fiji Airways

Cathay Pacific
Philippine Airlines

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