Cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles (MEL–LAX)
MELMelbourne Airport
Australia
Australia
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
United States
United States
Delta Air Lines, Qantas and United Airlines fly Melbourne to Los Angeles (MEL–LAX) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 12,760 km (7,930 mi).
- From
- MEL
- Melbourne
- To
- LAX
- Los Angeles
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- DL · QF · UA
- Cheapest fare found
- A$688 one-way
- Distance
- 12,760 km (7,930 mi)
- Time difference
- Los Angeles 18 hours behind
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Melbourne to Los Angeles fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: A$688 for November 2026 on United Airlines (1 stop). Nonstop from A$726.
- Oct ’26A$709
- Nov ’26A$688nonstop A$726
- Jan ’27A$783
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly MEL–LAX
For Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles LAX, November 2026 had the lowest fare found (A$688). Los Angeles averages 18–28 °C by day all year. Set your watch 18 hours back on landing at LAX.
Melbourne to Los Angeles: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles LAX?
From A$688 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on United Airlines with 1 stop; nonstop from A$726 (found 11 October 2026).
Which airlines fly MEL–LAX direct?
Delta Air Lines, Qantas and United Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly MEL–LAX?
November 2026, at A$688; the dearest month found was A$783.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Melbourne: a MEL departure at noon is 18:00 local time in LAX.
Los Angeles to Melbourne: the return flight (LAX–MEL)
All 3 airlines also fly LAX–MEL nonstop.
Airlines flying MEL–LAX nonstop
| Airline | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
 Delta Air Lines DL | full-service | SkyTeam |
 Qantas QF | full-service | oneworld |
| United Airlines UA | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying MEL–LAX nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Sydney (SYD) with Qantas: 12,770 km (7,930 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Brisbane (BNE) with Qantas: 12,910 km (8,020 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Auckland (AKL) with
Air New Zealand: 13,120 km (8,160 mi) flown, 3% further than nonstop. - Via San Francisco (SFO) with United Airlines: 13,200 km (8,200 mi) flown, 3% further than nonstop.
- Via Tokyo (NRT) with
Japan Airlines: 16,930 km (10,520 mi) flown, 33% further than nonstop.
MEL–LAX route map
More from Melbourne and Los Angeles
Other arrivals in United States
Also nonstop from MEL, nearest to LAX first (straight-line distance):
- San Francisco (SFO) airport guide · 543 km (338 mi) from LAX
- Dallas (DFW) airport guide · 1,980 km (1,230 mi) from LAX
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- Delta Air Lines route map and destinations
- Qantas route map and destinations
- United Airlines route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Departure
Melbourne Airport
Melbourne (MEL), Melbourne. In our data, 40 airlines fly nonstop from MEL to 62 destinations.
View MEL airport guide →Arrival
Los Angeles International Airport
3 ways into Los Angeles, fastest from 30 min:
- FlyAway bus 30 min–1h · $12.75
- Shuttle + Metro C/K Line 1h–1h 20m
- Taxi or rideshare from LAX-it 35 min–1h 30m
Weather in Los Angeles vs Melbourne
Los Angeles is warmer than Melbourne in 6 months and cooler in 4; the biggest gap is in July (25°C against 15°C). In October it averages 25°C in Los Angeles and 21°C in Melbourne.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 20° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 20° |
| Melbourne | 27° | 27° | 25° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 25° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Climate of Los Angeles and Melbourne (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Los Angeles
Places you can't fly to nonstop from MEL, but can from LAX — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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