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Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Los Angeles International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 11,724. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.R 5,827 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,827, select.
Los Angeles.R 5,856 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,856, select.
Los Angeles.R 5,938 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,938, select.
Los Angeles.R 5,938 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,938, select.
Los Angeles.R 5,946 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,946, select.
Los Angeles.R 5,946 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,946, select.
Los Angeles.R 5,961 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 6 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,961, select.
Los Angeles.R 5,961 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,961, select.
Los Angeles.R 5,961 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,961, select.
Los Angeles.R 5,975 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 May.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,975, select.
Los Angeles.R 5,978 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,978, select.
Los Angeles.R 6,548 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,548, select.
Los Angeles.R 7,765 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,765, select.
Los Angeles.R 7,858 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,858, select.
Los Angeles.R 8,103 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,103, select.
Los Angeles.R 8,136 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,136, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from R 6,579
Aug
from R 5,883
Sep
from R 5,988
Oct
from R 5,974
Nov
from R 5,854
Dec
from R 5,988
Jan
from R 5,966
Feb
from R 5,974
Mar
from R 5,966
Apr
from R 6,006
May
from R 6,002
Jun
from R 5,988

Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Los Angeles International

Melbourne Tullamarine to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne Tullamarine to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

Hawthorne

17km from central Los Angeles
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Burbank

19km from central Los Angeles
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Los Angeles International

20km from central Los Angeles
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Long Beach Municipal

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Los Angeles Van Nuys

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Santa Ana John Wayne

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Melbourne to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,827
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time14 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineKLM
Average flights per week86

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Los Angeles International is R 11,255. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
14 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Los Angeles International.
KLM, Lufthansa and Qantas fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Los Angeles International.
As of July 2026, there are 86 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Los Angeles International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, 26 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Fiji Airways and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 14 hours 25 minutes.

  • Los Angeles is 19 hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC-8 timezone.

  • Every week, there are 16 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, pick the 09:30 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 12:00 with Qantas.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your MEL to LAX flight.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Los Angeles holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of the United States:

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Qantas.

  • Delta is the most punctual carrier operating MEL to LAX flights. An impressive 80.0% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MEL and LAX include:

    • Sydney Airport

    • Auckland International Airport

    • Nadi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Currently, R 5,827 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,255. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from MEL to LAX, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from MEL to LAX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • 63% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to LAX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.

  • Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.