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Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$836
New York
Newark2 stops$1,400
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$1,124
Honolulu
Honoluludirect$536
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop$1,429
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$1,588
Miami
Miami2 stops$1,605
Dallas
Dallas1 stop$1,757
Orlando
Orlando2 stops$1,676
Boston
Boston3 stops$1,562
Seattle
Seattle2 stops$1,312
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore2 stops$1,329
Denver
Denver2 stops$1,516
Houston
Houston2 stops$1,451
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$1,779
Phoenix
Phoenix2 stops$1,377
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stops$1,755
Austin
Austin2 stops$1,363
Philadelphia
Philadelphia3 stops$1,721
Detroit
Detroit1 stop$1,329

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January

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December

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

FAQs - booking United States flights

  • Can I fly directly to the United States?

    Australia has multiple airports to depart from when flying to the United States, and they serve various airlines flying directly along this route. You can fly with Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Qantas or American Airlines, depending on your budget and ideal route.

  • Which holidays may affect flights to the United States?

    National and religious holidays can affect flights from Australia to the United States. In general, Christmas and the Sunday after Thanksgiving (December), and New Year’s are the busier travel days. Flight availability and prices could be unpredictable, so booking your ticket well in advance is wise to avoid overpaying.

  • What are the visa requirements when flying to the United States?

    Checking if you’re eligible for the visa waiver program when flying to the United States from Australia is crucial. As an Aussie, you’ll only need to apply online using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization because Australia falls under the waiver program. If you’re ineligible for the program, make sure to organise the visa you need.

  • What are the pet policies for flights to the United States?

    Travelling with your furry mate should be exciting, but you must adhere to the airline’s pet policies. For most airlines, your pet should be in a carrier, except for service animals. You should also carry health and veterinary certificates to enter the United States.

  • Which airport should I arrive at if I am planning to visit the Grand Canyon?

    When travelling to the Grand Canyon, the most convenient airport for you to fly into is Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), which is just a 1h 30min drive from the landmark. Otherwise, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the second closest, and you will be able to reach the canyon in just a 3h 30min drive.

  • What is the best way to travel to the Northeastern region of the United States?

    If you are hoping to visit the Northeastern region of the United States, such as Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Delaware, some of the most convenient airports for you to land at are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Bradley International Airport (BDL).

  • Which airports are closest to Niagara Falls?

    When visiting Niagara Falls, there are two primary airports for travellers to choose from, which are Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM). While Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is located in the United States and is just over 6 km away from the scenic landmark, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) can be found in Canada and is 80 km away from the falls.

  • I am planning on visiting Sequoia National Park. How should I travel there?

    There are two airports which are within reasonable driving distance of Sequoia National Park: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS). When flying from Australia, you will find that it is generally easiest to book a flight that has a stopover in either Phoenix or Los Angeles and that brings you to the final destination of Fresno. Once you have landed, it is quickest to reach the park by car, which takes approximately 1h 30min to 2h depending on traffic.

  • How long is the flight to the United States?

    An average direct flight from Australia to the United States takes 21h 02m, covering a distance of 22705 km. The most popular route is Melbourne - Los Angeles with an average flight time of 14h 10m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to the United States?

    The cheapest ticket to the United States from Australia found in the last 72 hours was $287 one-way, and $512 round-trip. The most popular route is Melbourne to Los Angeles and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $844.

  • Which airlines fly to the United States?

    American Airlines, Qantas Airways & Alaska Airlines fly the most frequently from Australia to the United States.

  • What are the most popular destinations in the United States?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is New York (24% of total searches to the United States). The next most popular destinations are Los Angeles (23%) and San Francisco (8%). Searches for flights to Dallas (5%), to Honolulu (5%) and to Washington, D.C. (4%) are also popular.

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to the United States

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest United States flight deals.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is convenient when flying to the United States from Australia, mainly with major airlines such as Qantas and United Airlines. It is one of the busiest hubs because of its proximity to other airports. You can also land at San Francisco Airport (SFO). It is a major hub for Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
  • If you are flying from Australia and want to stay around the East Coast of the United States, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) will be an ideal option. You’ll easily find connecting flights to your desired destination.
  • If you are planning to travel to the Northwestern region of the United States, it is best to book flights to either Portland International Airport (PDX) or Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), as both of these are large travel hubs and service flights to most major cities in the country.
  • Certain states have strict laws regarding what agricultural products can be transported across their borders, so make sure that you know the regulations before you fly to the United States. For example, both Hawaii and Oregon do not allow fresh fruit to be brought into their territories by travellers.
  • As flights from Australia to the United States are long, many of them require travellers to have a stopover, with some common options being major Australian travel hubs, like Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne, as well as countries such as Singapore.
  • For those that will be going to Southwestern states, like Arizona and New Mexico, Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are two of the most convenient destination choices.
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is one of the most popular airports in the Midwest region of the United States, as it provides travellers with easy access to the states of Illinois and Indiana.
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Flights to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to the United States 
AurianneFlew with United AirlinesSYD-SFOSept 2024
Ensure you have 2-3 hours layover You’ll likely need unless you don’t mind missing your next flight
KimberlyFlew with Qantas AirwaysSYD-DFWJuly 2024
Be prepared for a long flight & take what you absolutely must have in your carry on.
Verified travelerFlew with Air New ZealandSYD-SFOJan 2024
Fly air New Zealand. So pleasant and lovely experience

Top 5 airlines flying to the United States

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to the United States? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 203 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.5Food
8.5Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

10.0 ExcellentLinda, Sept 2024LAX - NAN
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The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Better connections, much better cabin crew, much cleaner cabin that Qantas, American and probably other carriers.

Better connections, much better cabin crews, much cleaner aircraft than Qantas, American and probably others.

Fiji left without me because American Airlines was too stupid to get to LAX on time. Fiji should have offered a standby on another flight but they told me tough luck. I will never fly with this company again.

The A350 aircraft business class experience was very good. Comfortable and well appointed pod, and supplemental bed pad available for sleeping. Food was very good.

Business class seats and amenities were excellent, crew very attentive. Slept well. Food good, lounge experience nice. Would fly them again. A350 aircraft excellent, very quiet.

The flight attendants were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything ran on time. I highly recommend Fiji Airways.

Boarding was smooth after a 25 min delay. Notification of delay could be more efficient and change in boarding gate was not notified on the flights board or app.

Excellent. Shelley was very attentive and caring regarding my sister who required pre approved oxygen during the flight. Shelley checked up on her regularly throughout the flight and made her feel more relaxed and comfortable.

I did not use the in flight entertainment, but the selection appeared to be decent. Take off was delayed, but otherwise the process was uneventful.

Great flight - on time, lovely staff. I’ll always have the same complaint and essentially it’s the limited food options for people who are celiac. But that’s all airlines !

The level of incompetence of this airline is truly astounding.

I'll never transit from international through Sydney with Virgin until they improve the domestic transfer system. It's ridiculous that you have to take oversize baggage to the transfer desk to get it activated then struggle onto the shuttle bus (carrying a 25kg, 2m long ski bag and carry-on - along with about 6 others in the same situation) then negotiate the terminal and queue to put it onto the oversize receival bag drop.

For a red eye flight it is pretty uncomfortable. They provide nothing in the way of pillows, etc.

2 hrs + delay! Times kept changing, Onboard menu was half depleted, Entertainment wifi was N/A Overall very frustrating flight and I never slate Virgin.

Virgin Australia passed this flight onto Alliance, so my rating and comments are based on my experience with crew, aircraft and available options. Alliance only offers drinks which consisted of tea, coffee and water, free of charge. There was no on board entertainment. The aircraft seating although narrow accommodated my 6 foot 2 body with little discomfort.

When the flight is full out would be good to allow the use of the front toilet as well as the rear. Otherwise it was an uneventful flight.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

We lucked out. The passenger who was supposed to be in our row changed her seat, so my husband and I had 3 seats for the 2 of us. We were able to stretch out a little which made the trip much more tolerable.

We paid for business class seats for the comfort that comes with that but couldn’t use the bathroom as it was full all the time.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Flight is overpriced. Quality of service is poor. Constant delays. This flight again was multiple times delayed. The relaxed and careless attitude of staff is appalling. People are busy and it does matter if we do things more efficiently than chilled out. Once the flight was ready to depart we had more delays due to the careless approach of boarding passengers. Food is highly processed with limited options and super unhealthy. Leg room is shockingly bad. Even the biz class is pretty bad. Coupled with the horrendous prices Qantas only benefits given Australia is their home market. Otherwise they are not competitive at all.

The flight was good, long obviously but smooth. The seats are pretty small, definitely notice a difference for long haul compared to Emirates or Cathay Pacific it’s more like medium haul seating for space. Food options were good, children’s meals were good for my fussy 3yo.

Great flight and attendants. Seating is a bit weird. The extra price seats aren’t too worth it.

Top notch service, good selection of snack and meal options, generous accommodation for luggage, and great selection of in cabin entertainment. I really appreciate the offering of pillows, blankets, sleep mask, tb&paste, and earplugs. The only complaint I can make was that my seat was horribly uncomfortable and lacked cushion.

An extremely long flight packed in like sardines. But they feed you often with meals,drinks and snacks. They have a lot of movies and audio books

It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up

Horrible; seating was atrocious - inadequate leg room and seat width tight even for a small individual. Profits shouldn’t be everything!

This was a 5 hour flight with no entertainment and with a snack being provided (pretzels and fruit bar), which are both high in carbs and sugar. Nuts would have been a better choice.

Comfortable as it can be for a basic economy seat. The TV screen on my 15 hour international flight went out after 1 hour or so and it never worked again. The food is very high in processed carbs and sugary items.

Late out of the gate, late to takeoff. No screens on plane. Uncomfortable window seat.

The plane was so gross and dirty. Literally saw dust layering and flowing out the grey vents. Dust was all over the air vent knobs to the point where I took my sani wipe and cleaned them down so at least it wasn't blowing my my face. Also, I upgraded and paid for Wifi and it's always so spotty. I get we are in the air, but don't charge for it if it's not going to work. I expect so much more from United. They really are giving up.

The seat seemed roomy, the service was good, everything was fine.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

Never nice, United Express partners always do an amazing job.

The flights were great. Although late departing Cancun, the staff at the airport did a great job in rebooking us on a later flight leaving Newark for Ottawa. With the delay, we would not have made our original flight. They also pulled our bags and retagged them. Wonderful job.

It was fine. The flight attendant appeared to be in a bad mood but everything was fine.

Awful. Late. Basic. Phone charger jacks didn't work. No entertainment No coffee even.

Multiple change of the gates at Pearson, delayed flight was extremely uncomfortable.

The flight went very smoothly, the staff was friendly and very helpful and the pilot flew the plane really, really well. Take off, landing were great and a smooth flight in between!

No issues with the flight and flight crew. cleaner seats in economy section would have been better

Very good. But seat selection was not good. We were put on different rows. Would have been nicer to sit besides each other as a couple.

Air Canada is great! Got to my destination earlier than expected and was a smooth ride the whole way there.

Was nice to have plug in and TV screen on seat back. Didn't have either on rouge flights. Staff was excellent.

I have flown on many airlines all over the world, and this plane flight was the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced.

Boarding was OK. The overhead bins on the Havilland 400 are smaller than the allowable carry on bag sizes, making the bags to be jammed in and as a result slowing the boarding process.

After i biked my flights, i was informed my flight was rescheduled for later time

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