£351 Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £351 for one-way flights and £626 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qantas Airways
Sun, 1 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
£626 Return, found 6 days ago
£626
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 1 Mar from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 13 Mar, priced at £626 found 6 days ago
United
Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 28 Jan
MEL
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
£661 Return, found 7 hours ago
£661
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 28 Jan, priced at £661 found 7 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 28 Jan
MEL
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
£689 Return, found 7 hours ago
£689
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 28 Jan, priced at £689 found 7 hours ago
Sichuan Airlines
Mon, 24 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
£699 Return, found 2 days ago
£699
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Mon, 24 Nov from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 30 Nov, priced at £699 found 2 days ago
Philippine Airlines
Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
£751 Return, found 4 days ago
£751
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 1 Oct, priced at £751 found 4 days ago
Air Canada
Fri, 14 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
£754 Return, found 21 hours ago
£754
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, 14 Nov from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 26 Nov, priced at £754 found 21 hours ago
Fiji Airways
Thu, 16 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
£766 Return, found 9 hours ago
£766
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, 16 Oct from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 22 Oct, priced at £766 found 9 hours ago
Air China
Wed, 15 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
£808 Return, found 6 days ago
£808
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air China flight, departing Wed, 15 Oct from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 31 Oct, priced at £808 found 6 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
£819 Return, found 6 days ago
£819
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sun, 1 Mar from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 13 Mar, priced at £819 found 6 days ago
Japan Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 11 May
MEL
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
£830 Return, found 5 days ago
£830
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Japan Airlines flight, departing Mon, 11 May from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Mon, 11 May, priced at £830 found 5 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

August is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £491 - £596 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles route information
Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
£625
Distance
12683 km
Average flight time
-2 hours -45 mins

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For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Los Angeles Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Tullamarine to Los Angeles Intl..  

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Grab a great deal on your flight from Tullamarine (MEL) to Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Tullamarine to Los Angeles Intl. start at just £626 and range up to £830.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Melbourne and Los Angeles
  • booking your flight during March, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Melbourne to Los Angeles flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Tullamarine to Los Angeles Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Tullamarine Airport to LAX?
Start packing your bags, because round-trip flights from Tullamarine Airport to LAX start from £626. That's based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can go up quickly, so book now to secure the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
We understand that life can throw the odd curveball, so we've made it as simple as possible for you to cancel your flight online. Just visit the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from MEL to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
With a flight distance of 12,800 kilometres between Tullamarine Airport and LAX, this is a long flight. Ensure that you drink plenty of water and get up to stretch your legs every so often.
Which airlines fly direct from MEL to LAX?
Many savvy travellers opt to fly with Qantas (QF) from Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). It offers 26 monthly flights, so you can pick a flight time that works for you. You could also take a look at fares with United Airlines (UA). This airline operates 13 monthly flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles.
Are MEL to LAX flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
It is possible to find a great last-minute deal from MEL to LAX, but it can also be hit-or-miss. As many airlines publish prices up to 12 months in advance, it's worth keeping an eye on fares early and being ready to pounce when you see a bargain. Expedia compares carrier prices and updates flight deals often, so you can rest easy knowing you're always seeing the latest offers.

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