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

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Philippine Airlines
Mon, 30 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
LAX
Los Angeles
MEL
Melbourne
AU$1,517 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,517
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Mon, 30 Mar from Los Angeles to Melbourne, returning Sun, 12 Apr, priced at AU$1,517 found 4 days ago
Air New Zealand
Tue, 2 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
MEL
Melbourne
AU$1,539 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$1,539
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, 2 Dec from Los Angeles to Melbourne, returning Tue, 9 Dec, priced at AU$1,539 found 2 hours ago
United
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 26 Apr
LAX
Los Angeles
MEL
Melbourne
AU$1,627 Return, just found
AU$1,627
Return
just found
Select United flight, departing Sun, 1 Feb from Los Angeles to Melbourne, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at AU$1,627 just found
Air Canada
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
LAX
Los Angeles
MEL
Melbourne
AU$1,632 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,632
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, 1 Feb from Los Angeles to Melbourne, returning Sun, 1 Mar, priced at AU$1,632 found 6 days ago
Sichuan Airlines
Sun, 28 Dec - Mon, 9 Feb
LAX
Los Angeles
MEL
Melbourne
AU$1,651 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,651
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Sun, 28 Dec from Los Angeles to Melbourne, returning Mon, 9 Feb, priced at AU$1,651 found 1 day ago
United
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 26 Apr
LAX
Los Angeles
MEL
Melbourne
AU$1,663 Return, just found
AU$1,663
Return
just found
Select United flight, departing Sun, 1 Feb from Los Angeles to Melbourne, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at AU$1,663 just found
Delta
Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
MEL
Melbourne
AU$1,670 Return, found 21 hours ago
AU$1,670
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, 3 Dec from Los Angeles to Melbourne, returning Wed, 17 Dec, priced at AU$1,670 found 21 hours ago
Cathay Pacific
Mon, 3 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov
LAX
Los Angeles
MEL
Melbourne
AU$1,686 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,686
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from Los Angeles to Melbourne, returning Thu, 13 Nov, priced at AU$1,686 found 1 day ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Fri, 30 Jan - Sat, 11 Apr
LAX
Los Angeles
MEL
Melbourne
AU$1,689 Return, found 19 hours ago
AU$1,689
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Fri, 30 Jan from Los Angeles to Melbourne, returning Sat, 11 Apr, priced at AU$1,689 found 19 hours ago
Fiji Airways
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 26 Apr
LAX
Los Angeles
MEL
Melbourne
AU$1,692 Return, just found
AU$1,692
Return
just found
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sun, 1 Feb from Los Angeles to Melbourne, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at AU$1,692 just found

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

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$1,249 - AU$1,482 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Melbourne

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Tullamarine MEL. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 20 minutes. Flights from AU$1,596
MEL
Tullamarine
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre20 min
Flights from AU$1,596

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from LAX to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
Based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip journeys from LAX to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) start from AU$1,517. Book ASAP to secure the best price for your next big adventure. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from LAX to Tullamarine Airport?
Each air carrier has different terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your getaway, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to MEL 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 LAX to Tullamarine Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
You'll have 12 800 kilometres to cover on the long-haul Los Angeles to Melbourne route. Wear comfortable clothes and consider taking a pair of noise-cancelling earphones.
Which airlines fly direct from LAX to Tullamarine Airport?
Qantas (QF) is a popular choice. It operates 34 flights between LAX and MEL each month. Another airline operating on this route is United Airlines (UA). You'll have 13 flights every month to choose from.
Are LAX to Tullamarine Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally score a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Tullamarine Airport showing up a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines issue prices that far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta, Emirates, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, United, Xiamen Airlines
Return price
AU$1,517
Distance
12683 km
Average flight time
33 hours 55 mins

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