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MEL - LAX
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Good to know
Low season |
February | Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average) |
|---|---|---|
High season |
December | Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average) |
Average price of a return ticket |
$808 | (avg. price over the last 2 weeks) |
Good deal for a return ticket |
$787 | or less |
When to book flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
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Top tips for finding a cheap flight
- Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $882 or less.
- The cheapest flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles was found, on average, 28 days before departure.
- Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
- High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is February.
- Morning departure is around 66% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
- Flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles most commonly have a single stop in Sydney before entering the second leg of the flight. Non-stop flights can be found, but they’re generally more expensive. Flights will arrive at LAX Airport, which is approximately 18 miles south of Los Angeles city centre.
- If you could use a bite to eat before your flight departs, Melbourne Airport offers travellers a long list of different airport restaurant options. From simple cafes and bistros to noodle shops, fresh juice vendors, local restaurants and other options, you have several ways to refuel before your flight departs.
- When your flight arrives at LAX, you can get to Los Angeles city centre via a few different means of transport. One of the cheapest and most popular ways to get to central Los Angeles is via LAX’s FlyAway bus that connects travellers directly to Union Station. The FlyAway bus trip is approximately 45 minutes to an hour in length, and fares are around USD $10 ($14).
- If you’d rather steer clear of public transport after your flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, taxi ranks are located outside each terminal. A taxi to Los Angeles city centre can take approximately 30 minutes to over an hour, as Los Angeles traffic can get backed up quickly. Fares from LAX to the centre start at around USD $50 ($71).
- Need to hire a car? There are several rental agencies operating within LAX. The rental car agencies operating within LAX include: AVIS, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox and others. Booking your reservation early can end up saving you a bundle, as reservations can fill up quickly and decreasing availability can increase prices.
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Top 5 airlines serving Melbourne to Los Angeles
Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
8.7
Japan Airlines
Overall score based on 4,475 reviews
8.9
Boarding
8.6
Comfort
9.0
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
8.4
Food
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Melbourne - Los Angeles Flights
Departure:
Melbourne (MEL) Australia
Destination:
Los Angeles (LAX) United States
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$1,239
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