Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Los Angeles to Melbourne vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne for specific travel dates.
2026-11-22
LAX - MEL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $29.1
2026-11-23
LAX - MEL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $34.7
2026-11-24
LAX - MEL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $42
2026-11-15
LAX - MEL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $51.9
2026-11-11
LAX - MEL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $52
2026-11-25
LAX - MEL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $52
Los Angeles to Melbourne flight facts
Distance
7,927 mi
12,758 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 16h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+19h
Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Airports in Melbourne
MEL · Melbourne Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Burbank - Melbourne · Burbank is 18 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Santa Ana - Melbourne · Santa Ana is 36 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Ontario - Melbourne · Ontario is 47 mi from Los Angeles
Flights San Diego - Melbourne · San Diego is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Premium cabin flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Premium cabin
2027-01-03
LAX - MEL
Premium Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 55,000 Pts + $49.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
LAX - MEL
Premium Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 63,000 Pts + $35
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
LAX - MEL
Premium Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 63,000 Pts + $35
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
LAX - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 63,000 Pts + $35
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
LAX - MEL
Premium Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 63,000 Pts + $35
Premium cabin
2027-01-03
LAX - MEL
Premium Economy | Non stop
From 65,000 Pts + $29.1
Selected hotels for your next stay
Point Lonsdale (Australia)
Lon Retreat and Spa, an SLH Hotel
From 100,000 Pts or $444
Melbourne (Australia)
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
From Pts or $431
Melbourne (Australia)
W Melbourne
From Pts or $348
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Los Angeles to Melbourne depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne.
Los Angeles and Melbourne are about 7,927 miles (12,758 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,927-mile straight-line distance takes about 16h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Departures from Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). Arrivals in Melbourne: Melbourne Intl (MEL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Melbourne, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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