Flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.
Airlines on Melbourne to Los Angeles
The lowest one-way fare from each airline for Tue 1 Dec, checked Sun 1 Nov.
- American Airlines 1 stop, 17h 5mfrom $1,036
- Cathay Pacific 1 stop, 44hfrom $1,377
- Alaska Airlines 2 stops, 27h 5mfrom $1,521
- JAL 1 stop, 21h 25mfrom $1,772
- Air New Zealand 2 stops, 26h 50mfrom $1,861
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How booking Melbourne to Los Angeles works
Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Melbourne to Los Angeles on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.
Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to the United States needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.
Melbourne to Los Angeles: questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
About 16h 5m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop. The cheapest fare we found, with American Airlines on Tue 1 Dec, was 1 stop in Sydney, 17h 5m.
Is there a direct flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
For Tue 1 Dec, the lowest one-way fares came from American Airlines ($1,036, 1 stop), Cathay Pacific ($1,377, 1 stop), Alaska Airlines ($1,521, 2 stops), JAL ($1,772, 1 stop) and Air New Zealand ($1,861, 2 stops). Search your dates to see every airline’s fares.
How far is Los Angeles from Melbourne?
12,760 km as the crow flies.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 19 hours behind Melbourne in January and 17 hours behind Melbourne in July. The gap moves between 17 and 19 hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.
How much is a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
The lowest one-way fare we found was $1,036 with American Airlines, for Tue 1 Dec, checked Sun 1 Nov. A week away and back, 1–8 Dec 2026, was $1,932 return with American Airlines. Fares change daily; search your dates for today’s.
Do I need a passport to fly Melbourne to Los Angeles?
Yes, it is an international flight to the United States. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for the United States before you go.