Flights from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Melbourne Airport MEL

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Returns from £626.40

One-way from £872.20

Flying between Los Angeles International to Tullamarine is very convenient as there are 9 airliners offering direct flights including Virgin Australia, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Avianca, Air New Zealand, WestJet, Qantas, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The flight time is approximately 15 Hours 48 Minutes.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

When arriving at Tullamarine don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Los Angeles International to Tullamarine, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
WestJet211212108:0023:35VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas211212108:0023:35VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines211212108:0023:35VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines211212108:0023:35VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia111111108:3008:30VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines111111108:3008:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa111111108:3008:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Avianca111111108:3008:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand111111108:3008:30VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Los Angeles International to Tullamarine are very limited. Only WestJet operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 08:00

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from WestJet at westjet.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
08:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6010
Alaska AirlinesAS5006
American AirlinesAA7265
QantasQF96
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA98
Air New ZealandNZ9898
LufthansaLH9298
Virgin AustraliaVA8508
AviancaAV2000
09:30
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6008
Alaska AirlinesAS5004
American AirlinesAA7356
QantasQF94
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Tuesday
08:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6010
Alaska AirlinesAS5006
American AirlinesAA7265
QantasQF96
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA98
Air New ZealandNZ9898
LufthansaLH9298
Virgin AustraliaVA8508
AviancaAV2000
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Wednesday
08:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6010
Alaska AirlinesAS5006
American AirlinesAA7265
QantasQF96
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA98
Air New ZealandNZ9898
LufthansaLH9298
Virgin AustraliaVA8508
AviancaAV2000
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Thursday
08:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6010
Alaska AirlinesAS5006
American AirlinesAA7265
QantasQF96
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA98
Air New ZealandNZ9898
LufthansaLH9298
Virgin AustraliaVA8508
AviancaAV2000
23:35
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6008
Alaska AirlinesAS5004
American AirlinesAA7356
QantasQF94
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Friday
08:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6010
Alaska AirlinesAS5006
American AirlinesAA7265
QantasQF96
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA98
Air New ZealandNZ9898
LufthansaLH9298
Virgin AustraliaVA8508
AviancaAV2000
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Saturday
08:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6010
Alaska AirlinesAS5006
American AirlinesAA7265
QantasQF96
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA98
Air New ZealandNZ9898
LufthansaLH9298
Virgin AustraliaVA8508
AviancaAV2000
09:30
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6008
Alaska AirlinesAS5004
American AirlinesAA7356
QantasQF94
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Sunday
08:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6010
Alaska AirlinesAS5006
American AirlinesAA7265
QantasQF96
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA98
Air New ZealandNZ9898
LufthansaLH9298
Virgin AustraliaVA8508
AviancaAV2000
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Flight Price FAQ - Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Melbourne MEL?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Melbourne MEL is £872.20 ($1100 €1020.05)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Melbourne MEL?
The cheapest direct return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Melbourne MEL is £626.40 ($790 €732.58)
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The cheapest flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Melbourne MEL is £276.73 ($349 €323.63)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Melbourne MEL?
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Flight Info FAQ - Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL)

Who flies from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
The following airlines fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL): Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Avianca, Lufthansa, Qantas, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
How far is the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
The flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne is 12,757KM or 7,927 miles.
How long does the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne to take?
The flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne takes 15 Hours 48 Minutes.

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