Flights Los Angeles → Melbourne
As of October 2026, economy flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne have a typical range USD 595–2546, median USD 666. Full range across all 112 offers: USD 544–7958. We analyzed 112 offers from 21 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Los Angeles → Melbourne
Based on 112 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Los Angeles → Melbourne
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippine Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Fiji Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Qantas Airways | — | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Air New Zealand | Included | USD 30 | — |
| China Southern | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Asiana Airlines | — | — | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| Japan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Korean Air | Included | Included | — |
| LATAM Airlines | Included | USD 40 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne cost?
Based on 112 offers · October 2026
Los Angeles to Melbourne flights ranged from USD 544 to USD 7958 across 112 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 112 offers.
These 112 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 609 and USD 1174
What hidden fees do Los Angeles to Melbourne flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Los Angeles to Melbourne routes. The breakdown below is based on 112 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| PR | 15 | 2% |
| FJ | 10 | 2% |
| DL | 28 | 4% |
| QF | 36 | 3% |
| AA | 45 | 5% |
| UA | 34 | 3% |
| NZ | 42 | 6% |
| CZ | 30 | 3% |
| CX | 50 | 2% |
| OZ | 15 | 1% |
| SQ | 20 | 1% |
| MU | 30 | 3% |
| CA | 30 | 2% |
| JL | 0 | 0% |
| AS | 45 | 3% |
| EK | 20 | 1% |
| KE | 15 | 1% |
| LA | 55 | 2% |
LATAM Airlines: base ~USD 2351 + fees USD 55 = ~USD 2406 total. Asiana Airlines: base ~USD 2690 + fees USD 15 = ~USD 2705 total.
LATAM Airlines's USD 55 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Asiana Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 339 base difference shrinks to USD 299 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.LA charges 5.5x more in ancillary fees than FJ on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Los Angeles to Melbourne?
21 airlines flew Los Angeles to Melbourne in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Philippine Airlines), fares ranged USD 544–898 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philippine Airlines | 3 | 544–898 | 544 | 15 (3%) |
 Fiji Airways | 1 | — | 572 | 10 (2%) |
 Qantas | 13 | 589–606 | 597 | n/a |
 American | 7 | 596–607 | 605 | n/a |
 American Airlines | 9 | 604–1559 | 610 | 45 (7%) |
 United Airlines | 26 | 614–2967 | 627 | 34 (5%) |
 Qantas | 25 | 645–2733 | 710 | 36 (5%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 2 | 611–851 | 731 | 28 (4%) |
 Air New Zealand | 4 | 695–821 | 758 | 42 (6%) |
 China Southern | 1 | — | 869 | 30 (3%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 3 | 969–5340 | 969 | 50 (5%) |
 China Eastern | 2 | 1166–1172 | 1169 | 30 (3%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 5 | 1158–5271 | 1231 | 20 (2%) |
 Air China | 1 | — | 1243 | 30 (2%) |
 Japan Airlines | 1 | — | 1428 | 0 (0%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 1 | — | 1624 | 45 (3%) |
 3U | 2 | 898–2874 | 1886 | n/a |
 Emirates | 1 | — | 1915 | 20 (1%) |
 Korean Air | 2 | — | 1976 | 15 (1%) |
 LATAM Airlines | 1 | — | 2406 | 55 (2%) |
 Asiana Airlines | 2 | 1383–4027 | 2705 | 15 (1%) |
Where do the best Los Angeles → Melbourne prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Los Angeles to Melbourne flights
- Los Angeles–Melbourne had 112 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 666.
- LA charges 5.5x more in ancillary fees than FJ — USD 55 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 371 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 599. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne cost?
- Based on 112 offers analyzed, Los Angeles to Melbourne flights range from USD 544 to USD 7958, with a median price of USD 666. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Los Angeles to Melbourne flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 34 to the base fare on Los Angeles to Melbourne flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Los Angeles to Melbourne including all fees?
- Philippine Airlines has the lowest median fare on Los Angeles to Melbourne at USD 544 (median across 3 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Los Angeles–Melbourne flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 599. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Los Angeles to Melbourne routes?
- Los Angeles to Melbourne has 21 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 544 to USD 7958 across 112 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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