Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

United Airlines is the airline most momondo users in United States opt for when booking flights to Melbourne. Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand are also popular choices when flying to Melbourne from United States. Most major airlines flying from United States to Melbourne will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.

How long does it take to fly to Melbourne?

Average flight duration from United States to Melbourne depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne is 15h 40m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Melbourne is 15h 55m on average. Melbourne is the most popular airport in Melbourne.

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8:10 pm - 8:55 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

18h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

9:10 am - 1:20 pmMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

21h 10m2 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl

$890Air New Zealand

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Apr 27

10:35 pm - 12:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

18h 45m1 stop Nadi

1:35 pm - 12:00 pmMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

$891Fiji Airways

Tue, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 15

10:35 pm - 12:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

18h 45m1 stop Nadi

1:35 pm - 12:00 pmMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

$891Fiji Airways

Fri, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 18

7:10 pm - 8:55 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

18h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

3:00 pm - 11:25 amMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

39h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$897Air New Zealand

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 20

10:50 pm - 9:30 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 40mnonstop

10:45 pm - 6:05 pmMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

14h 20mnonstop

$938American Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Mon, Mar 1

10:50 pm - 9:30 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 40mnonstop

10:45 pm - 6:05 pmMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

14h 20mnonstop

$938American Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Mar 3

10:50 pm - 9:30 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 40mnonstop

10:45 pm - 6:05 pmMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

14h 20mnonstop

$944Qantas Airways

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 27

10:50 pm - 9:30 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 40mnonstop

10:45 pm - 6:05 pmMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

14h 20mnonstop

$944Qantas Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 17

11:45 pm - 5:00 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

36h 15m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

7:30 am - 8:40 pmMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

31h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$963Philippine Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Oct 6

10:10 pm - 7:30 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

38h 20m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

9:20 am - 7:10 pmMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

28h 50m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$964Philippine Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 16

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11:05 pm - 7:50 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 45mnonstop

10:10 am - 5:55 amMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

14h 45mnonstop

$976Delta

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Nov 23

11:00 pm - 7:50 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 50mnonstop

10:10 am - 5:55 amMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

14h 45mnonstop

$976Delta

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Nov 24

10:10 pm - 9:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

30h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

12:10 pm - 10:05 amMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

16h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$983Air New Zealand

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Nov 25

10:55 pm - 10:35 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

18h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

9:45 am - 7:05 amMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

14h 20mnonstop

$995American Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9

5:41 pm - 8:15 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

21h 34m1 stop San Francisco

11:30 am - 6:55 amMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

14h 25mnonstop

$1,001United Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Nov 25

5:37 pm - 8:15 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

21h 38m1 stop San Francisco

11:30 am - 6:55 amMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

14h 25mnonstop

$1,001United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Nov 25

10:55 pm - 12:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

20h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

1:35 pm - 5:41 pmMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

21h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,005American Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9

11:45 pm - 6:30 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

37h 45m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

6:30 am - 8:40 pmMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

31h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$1,009Philippine Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

11:45 pm - 6:30 amLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

37h 45m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

8:00 am - 8:40 pmMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

29h 40m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$1,009Philippine Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9

10:10 pm - 5:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

26h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl

12:10 pm - 11:25 amMEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles

18h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,036Air New Zealand

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Nov 24

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LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 10/28

8:10 pm-8:55 am

1 stop18h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 4/27

9:10 am-1:20 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$890

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 1/26

10:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 2/15

1:35 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$891

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Fri 1/29

10:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 2/18

1:35 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$891

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 2/7

7:10 pm-8:55 am

1 stop18h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 2/20

3:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop39h 25m

$897

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Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 2/9

10:50 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 3/1

10:45 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop14h 20m

$938

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 2/9

10:50 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 3/3

10:45 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop14h 20m

$938

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 12/9

10:50 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 1/27

10:45 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop14h 20m

$944

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 2/3

10:50 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 2/17

10:45 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop14h 20m

$944

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

11:45 pm-5:00 am

1 stop36h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

7:30 am-8:40 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$963

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

10:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop38h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 11/16

9:20 am-7:10 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$964

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from United States to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,214. The month of June is another great option to travel to Melbourne, with average flight prices from United States averaging around $1,214.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Melbourne?

Users booking trips to Melbourne from Adelaide found flights 64% cheaper than the average price of flights to Melbourne. To find the cheapest price to Melbourne from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,446 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from United States for as low as $958 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM LOS ANGELES	February	12% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne costs on average just $919 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM LOS ANGELES	December	24% more expensive	It costs about $1,284 for flights to Melbourne from Los Angeles in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM LOS ANGELES	December	696% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Melbourne from Los Angeles in December than any other month

Cheap Melbourne flight deals and tips

Summary info about Melbourne flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$402
Best Round-Trip Price	$890
Fastest flight time	28h 09m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Melbourne from United States in the last 5 days is $402 (San Francisco to Melbourne).

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The best round-trip flight price to Melbourne from United States in the last 5 days is $890 (Los Angeles to Melbourne).

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The fastest flight to Melbourne from United States takes 28h 09m (Dallas/Fort Worth to Melbourne).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Melbourne, with a 11% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Melbourne

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from United States when booking 88 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,338 when searching 88 days out. In the past 72 hours, momondo users found flights from United States to Melbourne for as low as $1,106.

Is there an alternative airport near Melbourne?

Melbourne Essendon Airport, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport, Melbourne Avalon Airport or Bendigo Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Melbourne.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Melbourne?

The cheapest airport near Melbourne is typically Melbourne Avalon Airport with an average price of $190/person. These prices vary based on where travelers are coming from. It is suggested that travelers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Are there flights to Melbourne CBD?

Yes. To go to Melbourne CBD, book a flight to Melbourne which is in Melbourne and is about 12.1 mi away from Melbourne CBD.

What’s the closest airport to Melbourne Cricket Ground?

Melbourne airport is 13.1 mi from Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, making it the closest airport.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Melbourne?

Prices for flights to Melbourne refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Melbourne?

As of August 2026, there are 40 operators available to choose from for flights to Melbourne.

How old do you have to be to fly to Melbourne?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Melbourne?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Melbourne.

Can I find flights to Melbourne with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Melbourne on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Melbourne?

Once all potential Melbourne flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Melbourne right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Melbourne. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.