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Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne from $523

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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Melbourne (LAX-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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19:35 - 15:35LAX-MEL
27h 00m1 stop
15:45 - 16:30MEL-LAX
17h 45m1 stop
$1,143
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Tue, 13 Aug - Wed, 11 Sep
19:35 - 15:35LAX-MEL
27h 00m1 stop
15:45 - 16:30MEL-LAX
17h 45m1 stop
$1,147
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Tue, 13 Aug - Wed, 11 Sep
23:55 - 11:55LAX-MEL
19h 00m1 stop
23:30 - 12:55MEL-LAX
30h 25m1 stop
$1,253Fiji Airways
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Sun, 18 Aug - Sun, 25 Aug
23:55 - 12:15LAX-MEL
19h 20m1 stop
12:55 - 12:55MEL-LAX
17h 00m1 stop
$1,254Fiji Airways
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
22:00 - 17:10LAX-MEL
26h 10m2 stops
18:55 - 09:00MEL-LAX
31h 05m2 stops
$1,684Air New Zealand
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Tue, 13 Aug - Wed, 11 Sep
22:35 - 07:30LAX-MEL
15h 55mdirect
09:30 - 06:45MEL-LAX
14h 15mdirect
$1,689United Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Wed, 12 Jun
16:10 - 08:15LAX-MEL
23h 05m1 stop
09:30 - 06:45MEL-LAX
14h 15mdirect
$1,692United Airlines
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Wed, 22 May - Wed, 29 May
22:00 - 10:50LAX-MEL
19h 50m1 stop
18:55 - 13:20MEL-LAX
35h 25m1 stop
$1,743Air New Zealand
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Mon, 6 May - Sat, 1 Jun
23:45 - 11:45LAX-MEL
19h 00m1 stop
11:55 - 08:10MEL-LAX
14h 15mdirect
$1,837Qantas Airways
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Tue, 17 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
20:50 - 06:45LAX-MEL
15h 55mdirect
21:00 - 07:20MEL-LAX
28h 20m1 stop
$1,838Qantas Airways
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Sun, 20 Oct - Sat, 26 Oct

Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport is October, where tickets cost $1,782 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $2,923 and $2,621 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 48 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Los Angeles to Melbourne were found on Fiji Airways ($1,253) and Philippine Airlines ($1,562). Fiji Airways proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $810.

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and Melbourne Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport. They are Qantas Airways and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $1,314. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 15h 55m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and Melbourne Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne take?

The average direct flight takes 15h 50m, covering a distance of 20,518 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 20:50 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 05:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport jets off at 22:35 and lands at 07:30.

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Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$523
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Los Angeles to Melbourne flights

  • What is the luggage allowance for Fiji Airways flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    Typically, economy-class passengers are allowed one piece of luggage up to 23 kg, with total dimensions not exceeding 158 cm. Business-class passengers are generally allowed two pieces of luggage up to 30 kg each, with total dimensions not exceeding 158 cm per piece.

  • What types of seats are available on Qantas Airways flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    Qantas Airways offers several types of seats on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne. First class is the highest class of service, while business class offers a premium class of service with enhanced dining options, as well as access to Qantas lounges around the world. The airline also offers premium-economy and standard-economy seats.

  • Which nearby cities can be accessed from Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    Some cities that can be accessed from Melbourne Airport by hire car or bus include Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. The bus station at Melbourne Airport is located at Terminal 4's transport hub. Additionally, there is a covered bus interchange located at domestic Terminal 4 for public transport buses.

  • What reduced-mobility services are offered by ANA on this route?

    ANA provides assistance to customers with reduced mobility on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, including wheelchair assistance from check-in to boarding and disembarkation. ANA also provides seats equipped with movable armrests for customers with reduced mobility. Customers are required to make requests for these seats in advance.

  • What is parking like at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport boasts around 10,000 parking spaces. Passengers can choose between short-term and long-term parking options. Long-term parking costs between $9 and $17 per day while short-term packing goes for around $5 to $40 per day. The airport also has parking for people with disabilities in all official airport parking lots. All shuttle buses serving the airport are equipped with wheelchair lifts, making them accessible for travelers with disabilities.

  • Are there any dining options at LAX Airport?

    There are over 100 restaurants, cafes, and bars at LAX. Most of the restaurants are beyond security, which makes it easy to find something to eat before your flight. The airport also features lounges through different airlines. The majority of the lounges allow passengers in all cabins to buy a day pass. If your airline doesn’t have a lounge or you are not eligible to access it, you can always purchase a day pass at other lounges.

  • Is there a non-stop flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Australia?

    A few airlines do offer non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Australia, with Delta and Fiji Airways being the most popular of them. On most flight routes however, you will have to make one layover. Common layover destinations on this route include Nadi International Airport (NAN), Fiji, and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in the Philippines.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    There are three hotels operating at MEL. The Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is available for day use for up to 6 hours. The other two hotels are Parkroyal Melbourne Airport and Ibis Budget. These options are available for use for a few hours and offer a good way to relax before or after your flight.

  • Is transport available at Melbourne Airport?

    There are a number of convenient transport options for passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport. Passengers can take an express bus to the city centre from outside International Arrivals. This service runs from the early morning into the late evening and costs around A$ 21. Buses to the city centre usually take between 20-25min. Taxi ranks also operate outside Terminal 1, 2 and 3, and taxi rides to Melbourne city centre usually take around 30min. Taxis to the city generally cost between A$ 50-70. Free buses also run passengers from Terminal 1 to the nearby Value Car Park; perfect if you’re being picked up from the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport was $337 for a one-way ticket and $736 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    Los Angeles and Melbourne are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Los Angeles from Los Angeles and will be arriving at Melbourne.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    Qantas Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Finnair offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,081 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,398 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,340 or less one-way and $1,521 or less round-trip.
  • Stopovers for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne vary depending on the airline you choose. Air New Zealand and Qantas have a stopover in Auckland, while flights with Fiji Airways have a stopover in Nadi. Flights with airlines such as Delta and Virgin Australia have a stopover in Sydney.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a hub for several major airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and Air New Zealand. International flights, including those to Melbourne, typically depart from Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B) at LAX.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the main international airport serving Los Angeles and the nearby areas. LAX is the largest and busiest international airport on the U.S West Coast, making it a major international gateway to the United States.
  • Los Angeles International Airport can be accessed via I-405 Northbound and from I-405 Southbound. It is a hub for many airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Norwegian, and Qantas.
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the largest airport in Melbourne, Victoria. It is the city’s main international airport and is the main entry for most international visitors. The airport hosts nonstop flights from several domestic and international airlines. It is also a major hub for Qantas.
  • If you want to save time and skip all security lines, you can enroll in LAX’s CLEAR program. The airport has CLEAR lanes in Terminals 1 to 7 for fast security clearance. Delta Sky Club has a CLEAR Enrollment Center in T2 for its club members.
  • Transport to Melbourne’s Central Business district is available by bus and car rentals. There is no train service available to this airport. If you prefer public transport, there is a public bus service that serves Zone 1 and 2. To use this service, you will be required to have a Myki Smartcard; the fare is around $3.04 (A$4), and the smartcard itself costs about $4.56 (A$6).
  • Short- and long-stay parking is conveniently available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX). All car parks are situated within walking distance of the terminals, and long-stay parking costs around $40 (A$ 52) per 24h period of use.
  • Currency exchange services are available inside the Arrivals Area of both Terminal 1 and 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). You can also pre-order currency for collection up to 21 days before you travel.
  • Passengers travelling business class to Melbourne with Fiji Airways or Cathay Pacific can make use of the One World Lounge, which is located on Level 5 of the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
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Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Melbourne

 
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8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 659 reviews
8.8crew
8.1comfort
7.6food
8.4boarding
7.9entertainment
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

2 of the 6 economy toilets were out of order. Drinks were not offered often enough - you have to order on-screen, which is often unavailable. Snacks and Milo ran out very early. Crew was fine but I think there was a sticking issue

The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

This leg was better than the previous leg mostly because I upgraded my searing and the crew was nicer

I was not given a seat when I bought the ticket. I know airlines are trying to squeeze every penny out ot the customer, but we are buying a seat on the airplane, right? I find this irritating with all airlines, but especially Alaska because I fly it so often. No sense of customer use and loyalty.

I’m a first time mom and traveled with my 18mo old boy and it was not a great experience with the flight attendants. They were not friendly or helpful at all. It’s hard enough traveling with a toddler and have people be rude and unkind does not help.

The cabin stewart took care of my garment bag and then made sure I did not forget it on my way out. The stewardess gave me water after I missed the earlier service (I was asleep). I received good service overall.

only refreshments and biscuits available but it was a short flight from LAX to LAS thus it was fine.

High travel time and the flight was full but the staff handled it all well.

The person sitting next to me did not fit in one seat, so I effectively only had half a seat to myself. Airlines should come up with a strategy to sit oversized people in a way whereby they are comfortable but don't disrupt or take over other people's seats. It's unfair.

Horrible, missed my connecting flight because Alaska did not give me enough time

No hot water on a plane so no hot beverages , seats are cramped

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.

The experience was lovely in every respect. The crews were delightful.

Very clean aircraft. Friendly staff. New plane. Food quality was good. Not my flavor but I saw the effort.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

Boarding was terrible - the ground staff member Fredeya at lax was more military than customer service, have never encountered a customer service representative as rude as her. Apart from that all other staff were wonderful and the flight was good.

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

No snacks served! Seating in the kast row in uncomfortable.

Wouldn’t let me check in said couldn’t find a ticket had to wait very long Time

I liked that we arrived earlier, you could improve your snacks give away

Flight was fine, it was delayed but only 30 minutes, staff were efficient, lady making announcements at LAX was really hard to understand but the rest were great.

I really enjoyed the staff and crew! Very positive and happy people! Made the experience easier! The entertainment was a bit lack luster. Better movie options as well as equipment that works smoother could be nice. My ear buds from the airline didn’t work and my tv screen had a terrible delay that made it hard to search for things to watch. Also the selections were very limited.

Flight was diverted to Canberra because Not enough fuel to circle on Sydney’s skies waiting for showers to pass. After that everything went wrong. It took forever to put fuel. Once back rolling, we stopped short of takeoff because crew had reached maximum work hours per shift. Back to gate we waited and waited in the plane with no water and no food - a total of 4 hours. Received contrasting news about the follow up of our trip. Finally we disembarked but our luggage could not be processed there as not enough custom agents. We ended up on buses and arrived at Sydney airports after a 3 hours trip. There we had to queue in line with 240 more passengers to file a lost luggage claim. We received the luggage after 48 hours, many of which spent holding with non-existent United customer service. Never able to speak to an actual person during those long phone calls. Finally on a chatline I could talk to a baggage agent, who filed another report as our luggage did not appear anywhere in their system. Thus it was surprising to get it back.

I got upgraded, so comfort was not an issue. But as always, it is the people from baggage handlers, flight attendants, pilots etc. that make the difference.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/6Sat
1 stop
26h 55mLAX-MEL
$523
22/6Sat
1 stop
26h 55mLAX-MEL
$562
2/7Tue
1 stop
27h 00mLAX-MEL
$629
29/4Mon
1 stopFiji Airways
29h 40mLAX-MEL
$810
30/4Tue
1 stopFiji Airways
19h 20mLAX-MEL
$840
20/8Tue
directQantas Airways
15h 55mLAX-MEL
$1,317
11/9Wed
2 stopsQantas Airways
20h 50mLAX-MEL
$1,365
11/9Wed
directUnited Airlines
15h 50mLAX-MEL
$1,416
10/8Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
39h 50mLAX-MEL
$1,417
26/6Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 50mLAX-MEL
$1,500

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/4Thu
multi-stop
25h 10mLAX-MEL
22/5Wed
multi-stop
17h 00mMEL-LAX
$1,740
24/4Wed
multi-stopFiji Airways
29h 40mLAX-MEL
8/5Wed
multi-stopFiji Airways
17h 00mMEL-LAX
$1,743
24/4Wed
multi-stop
40h 50mLAX-MEL
8/5Wed
multi-stop
25h 05mMEL-LAX
$1,767
24/4Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
40h 50mLAX-MEL
8/5Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
32h 10mMEL-LAX
$1,840
28/4Sun
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
37h 50mLAX-MEL
8/5Wed
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
42h 35mMEL-LAX
$1,852
24/4Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
40h 50mLAX-MEL
13/5Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
24h 50mMEL-LAX
$1,854
28/4Sun
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
37h 50mLAX-MEL
7/5Tue
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
31h 10mMEL-LAX
$1,874
28/4Sun
multi-stopXiamenAir
40h 20mLAX-MEL
12/5Sun
multi-stopXiamenAir
25h 05mMEL-LAX
$2,347
25/4Thu
directQantas Airways
15h 55mLAX-MEL
22/5Wed
directQantas Airways
14h 15mMEL-LAX
$2,394
25/4Thu
directQantas Airways
15h 55mLAX-MEL
22/5Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
17h 05mMEL-LAX
$2,410

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Los Angeles - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Return flight deals:

Melbourne - Los Angeles

Cabin classes:

$1,433