Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL) take about 16h 27m. United Airlines and Qantas fly it. Lowest fare seen: $531 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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Los Angeles → Melbourne flights
Fares seen from $531 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: Los Angeles to Melbourne
Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL) is 12,758 km, about 16h 27m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include United Airlines and Qantas. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $531 with United Airlines (nonstop), departing 26 Oct 2026 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $531 with United Airlines (nonstop), departing 26 Oct 2026; with connections it dropped to $517. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
Melbourne demand usually strengthens around September – November, March – May, which can push fares higher on this corridor.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include United Airlines and Qantas. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Melbourne
Carriers on LAX–MEL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Best time to fly to Melbourne
Based on weather and travel conditions in Australia
Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).
Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link Los Angeles (LAX) and Melbourne (MEL), taking about 16h 27m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on LAX–MEL was $531 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About Melbourne, Australia
Flights arrive at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Best visited during September – November, March – May. See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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