Flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to LAX Airport Airport (LAX)

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Returns from £728.93

One-way from £701.87

Airliners including AlphaSky, Alaska Airlines, WestJet, Virgin Australia, United Airlines, Swiss, Qantas, Lufthansa, Avianca, American Airlines and Air New Zealand all offer direct flights between Tullamarine to Los Angeles International. The flight time is approximately 15 Hours 48 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. 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. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

On arriving at Los Angeles International please note the time difference, the time zone at Los Angeles International is 8.0 GMT compared to 10.0 GMT at Tullamarine.

Please see below the airlines that fly from Tullamarine (MEL) to Los Angeles International (LAX) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

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AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
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Virgin Australia111111111:3011:30VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines111111111:3011:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Swiss111111111:3011:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas111111112:0012:00VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa111111111:3011:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Avianca111111111:3011:30VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines111111112:0012:00VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand111111111:3011:30VIEW FLIGHTS
AlphaSky110111112:0012:00VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines111111007:2012:00VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Tullamarine to Los Angeles International are very limited. Only WestJet operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 12:00

To book your flight you can visit WestJet on their website westjet.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the 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
07:20
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS5005
11:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA99
Air New ZealandNZ9899
LufthansaLH8929
Virgin AustraliaVA8509
AviancaAV2016
SwissLX3099
12:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6009
American AirlinesAA7349
QantasQF93
AlphaSkyAS5005
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Tuesday
07:20
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS5005
11:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA99
Air New ZealandNZ9899
LufthansaLH8929
Virgin AustraliaVA8509
AviancaAV2016
SwissLX3099
12:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6009
American AirlinesAA7349
QantasQF93
AlphaSkyAS5005
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Wednesday
11:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA99
Air New ZealandNZ9899
LufthansaLH8929
Virgin AustraliaVA8509
AviancaAV2016
SwissLX3099
12:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6009
Alaska AirlinesAS5005
American AirlinesAA7349
QantasQF93
VIEW FLIGHTS
Thursday
07:20
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS5005
11:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA99
Air New ZealandNZ9899
LufthansaLH8929
Virgin AustraliaVA8509
AviancaAV2016
SwissLX3099
12:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6009
American AirlinesAA7349
QantasQF93
AlphaSkyAS5005
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Friday
07:20
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS5005
11:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA99
Air New ZealandNZ9899
LufthansaLH8929
Virgin AustraliaVA8509
AviancaAV2016
SwissLX3099
12:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6009
American AirlinesAA7349
QantasQF93
AlphaSkyAS5005
VIEW FLIGHTS
Saturday
07:20
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS5005
11:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA99
Air New ZealandNZ9899
LufthansaLH8929
Virgin AustraliaVA8509
AviancaAV2016
SwissLX3099
12:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6009
American AirlinesAA7349
QantasQF93
AlphaSkyAS5005
VIEW FLIGHTS
Sunday
11:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA99
Air New ZealandNZ9899
LufthansaLH8929
Virgin AustraliaVA8509
AviancaAV2016
SwissLX3099
12:00
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6009
American AirlinesAA7349
QantasQF93
AlphaSkyAS5005
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Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.

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Flight Price FAQ - Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Melbourne MEL to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Melbourne MEL to Los Angeles LAX is £701.87 ($882 €845.62)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Melbourne MEL to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct return flight from Melbourne MEL to Los Angeles LAX is £728.93 ($916 €878.22)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Melbourne MEL to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest flight one way from Melbourne MEL to Los Angeles LAX is £327.06 ($411 €394.05)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Melbourne MEL to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest return flight from Melbourne MEL to Los Angeles LAX is £662.08 ($832 €797.68)
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Flight Info FAQ - Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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

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