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

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Los Angeles Melbourne
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Wed, 27 Dec LAX - MEL
Sat, 30 Dec MEL - LAX
$2515 $2499
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Los Angeles Melbourne
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Thu, 07 Dec LAX - AVV
$555 $544
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Los Angeles Melbourne
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Thu, 07 Dec LAX - MEL
Mon, 11 Dec MEL - LAX
$1661
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Los Angeles Melbourne
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Tue, 12 Dec LAX - MEL
Thu, 14 Dec MEL - LAX
$1673
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Los Angeles Melbourne
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Mon, 18 Dec LAX - MEL
Thu, 21 Dec MEL - LAX
$2566
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Los Angeles Melbourne
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Sat, 23 Dec LAX - MEL
Sun, 24 Dec MEL - LAX
$2402 $2389
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Flying Time When flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne, this can take around 18 h and 11 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight The best price for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure Airport Los Angeles Intl Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Arrival Airport You'll land at Melbourne Airport when flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne

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Local currency and cost comparison

Exchange rate
1.00 USD = 1.52 AUD
US Dollar Australian Dollar
1 AUD = 0.67 USD
Last checked on 29 November 2023
Train
Local, one-way ticket
89%

Trains are 89% more expensive in Melbourne than in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles
$1.75
Melbourne
$3.31
Meal
Mid-priced restaurant
34%

A meal in Melbourne is 34% cheaper than a meal in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles
$25
Melbourne
$16.54
Taxi
Standard daytime start rate
10%

A taxi fare in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles
$5
Melbourne
$4.3
Coffee
Regular cappuccino
36%

Coffee in Melbourne is 36% cheaper than in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles
$5.4
Melbourne
$3.48
Los Angeles airports
  • ( Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX)
    How far from city center: 12 miles
  • ( Citicorp (JCX)
    How far from city center: 1 miles
  • ( Van Nuys (VNY)
    How far from city center: 18 miles
  • ( Whiteman (WHP)
    How far from city center: 17 miles
Melbourne airports
  • ( Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    How far from city center: 7 miles
  • ( Avalon Airport (AVV)
    How far from city center: 31 miles
  • ( Essendon (MEB)
    How far from city center: 9 miles
  • ( Moorabbin (MBW)
    How far from city center: 9 miles
K Distance: 7937 miles

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne

Is it safe to travel from Los Angeles to Melbourne during the Covid-19 situation?
At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that Australia may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!
For flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is $544. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Melbourne more expensive than Los Angeles to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Melbourne costs an average of 4.30 USD , 14% cheaper than Los Angeles, with a fare of 5.00 USD, while train tickets cost 89% more at Melbourne: $ 3.31 USD versus $ 1.75 USD at Los Angeles. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 16.54 USD euros in Melbourne, 34% less than the 25.00 USD euros in Los Angeles. The price of the coffee is around 36% cheaper in Melbourne, with an average of 3.48 USD, while in Los Angeles the coffee costs 5.40 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
The most popular months to book a trip from Los Angeles to Melbourne are February, January and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
The best time of the year to visit Melbourne depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, April is the best month to fly to Melbourne from Los Angeles in terms of searches from our customers, followed by January and December. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds July, August and March are the months with fewer searches for Los Angeles - Melbourne.
How long does the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne take?
Flight length from Los Angeles to Melbourne is around 18:11 hours on average, at an average distance of 14,218 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Melbourne compared to Los Angeles?
While in Los Angeles the temperatures can reach an average of 36.22 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Melbourne's temperatures can go up to 37.14 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -1.12 ºC in Melbourne, compared to the 1.09 ºC average degrees reported in Los Angeles. During the winter period, Los Angeles can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Melbourne have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Los Angeles and Melbourne?
The main route from Los Angeles to Melbourne is: Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL). The following airlines fly this route:
  • United Airlines.
  • Qantas Airways.
  • Virgin Australia.
The airlines that fly indirectly from Los Angeles to Melbourne are:
The airlines that fly indirectly from Los Angeles to Melbourne are:
  • Fiji Airways, stopping at Nandi during at least 810 minutes.
  • Air New Zealand, with 110 minutes of layover in Auckland.
  • China Southern Airlines, with 765 minutes scale in Xiamen.
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