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MEL - LAX
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Good to know
| Low season: | February |
|---|---|
| High season: | December |
| Average price: | $975 |
| Good deal: | $865 |
Best time to beat the crowds
5%
expected price decrease
Most popular time to fly
16%
expected price increase
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)
or less (return)
When to book flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Average price per month
Flight prices as travel date approaches
-1 day
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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 $865 or less.
- The cheapest flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles was found, on average, 13 days before departure.
- Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
- Morning departure is around 4% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days - 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.
FAQs for booking Melbourne to Los Angeles flights
How long does a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles take?
The average direct flight takes 17h 10m, covering a distance of 12757 km.
How many flights are there between Melbourne and Los Angeles?
There are 71 (direct) flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles per week, averaging 10 per day.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets were found on Fiji Airways ($744) and Virgin Australia ($964)
Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Los Angeles?
Alaska Airlines (2 times daily) is the most frequent flyer on this route.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
For Melbourne to Los Angeles, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Melbourne, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
When flying out of Melbourne you will be using Melbourne, often referred to as Melbourne Airport. You will be landing at Los Angeles, also known as Los Angeles Airport.
How much is parking at Melbourne Airport?
There are several different airport parking options at Melbourne Airport, with long-term budget options starting at around $40 per day. A free shuttle bus runs between the long-term car parks and the terminals approximately every 5 minutes. Fees can be more expensive onsite, so booking online can be a wise choice.
Is there free WiFi at Melbourne Airport?
Melbourne Airport offers free unlimited WiFi in every terminal for travellers who need to make travel arrangements or complete some last-minute work. Terminals 2, 3 and 4 operate on the Melbourne Airport wireless hotspot, and Terminal 1 offers WiFi through Qantas. Access is quick and easy, simply enter your registration details and connect.
Where are the baby changing areas in Melbourne Airport?
There are several baby changing areas located throughout Melbourne Airport for families traveling with infants. There are four baby changing areas in Terminal 1, two baby changing areas in Terminal 2, two more in Terminal 3 and one baby changing area located in Terminal 4. All baby changing areas are located after security.
Which LAX Terminal has the most shops?
If you need to pick up a few things once you arrive or before your return flight, LAX has a long list of airport shops to choose from. The majority of the shops in LAX are located in the TBIT, including newsstands and duty-free, as well as luxury brands like Burberry, Hermes and Gucci.
How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?
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.
Book cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles (return)
Fiji Airways
Tue., 9 Jun.
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
LAX
Los Angeles Airport
30h 05m
Sun., 14 Jun.
LAX
Los Angeles Airport
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
30h 15m
Trip: 6 days
7.8Good
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Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 1,003 reviews
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.2
NAN
AKL
Excellent 10.0
Cons: Enjoyed it very much. Great crew and clean plane!!
Fiji Airways
Mon., 12 Oct.
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
LAX
Los Angeles Airport
30h 45m
Sun., 18 Oct.
LAX
Los Angeles Airport
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
29h 55m
Trip: 7 days
7.8Good
Show reviews
Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 1,003 reviews
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.2
NAN
LAX
Excellent 8.6
Pros: Seating was good for an economy class redeye--the seats (A330) reclined well, though the seat in front of you reclined into "my space". Okay food, polite, efficient attendants, complimentary wine or beer with meals.
Cons: Two-pronged headset outlet made using my own headset unworkable. Their headsets aren't very good.
Fiji Airways
Tue., 1 Sep.
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
LAX
Los Angeles Airport
30h 05m
Thu., 10 Sep.
LAX
Los Angeles Airport
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
20h 30m
Trip: 10 days
7.8Good
Show reviews
Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 1,003 reviews
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.2
NAN
AKL
Excellent 9.3
Pros: Crew, food, service
Cons: Interior and entertainment system quite outdated. When trying to turn on the reading lights the ones above the seats before us would go on, not ours (21H was our seat, 20H light would turn on, not ours)
Fiji Airways
Mon., 15 Jun.
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
LAX
Los Angeles Airport
30h 05m
Sun., 19 Jul.
LAX
Los Angeles Airport
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
30h 15m
Trip: 35 days
7.8Good
Show reviews
Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 1,003 reviews
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.2
BNE
NAN
Excellent 8.6
Pros: The crew was amazing, and the bula plus seats are worth the money.
Cons: The entertainment on board is very dated and doesn’t have that much to choose from.
Fiji Airways
Sat., 10 Oct.
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
LAX
Los Angeles Airport
17h 10m
Sat., 31 Oct.
LAX
Los Angeles Airport
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
29h 30m
Trip: 22 days
7.8Good
Show reviews
Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 1,003 reviews
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.2
APW
HNL
Good 6.0
Pros: The crew was great. Food was good.
Cons: They SERIOUSLY need to update the entertainment on the plane. If everyone has to watch the same movie, which prehistoric in itself, can they at least make a recent movie and not one from the 80's??? They played 2 movies, both from the 80's!
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Melbourne - Los Angeles Flights
Departure:
Melbourne (MEL) Australia
Destination:
Los Angeles (LAX) United States
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