Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Around 15 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
Choose from 16 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 20:35 departure with Qantas is the earliest you can take. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 23:30.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LAX to MEL flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. When you're ready to start your Melbourne adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Australia:
Qantas has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier operating LAX to MEL flights. A reliable 80.0% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LAX and MEL include:
Sydney Airport
Brisbane Airport
Auckland International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is R 7,929. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 13,417. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from LAX to MEL, book your trip three months ahead of your planned departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LAX to MEL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near LAX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Go where the road takes you with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and see more of Melbourne and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Melbourne based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to MEL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you're ready to explore another side of Australia, consider Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach are among its highlights.
