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Cheapest flights to Melbourne

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Flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne: things to know

The most popular route is from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne. On average this flight takes 18 hours 58 minutes one way and costs US$1,779 for the round trip.

Most popular route
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Average flight time
18 hours 58 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$1,779
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Airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne

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  • Fiji Airways
  • United Airlines
  • Qantas Airways
  • American Airlines
  • Air New Zealand
  • Virgin Australia
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Philippine Airlines
  • Air Tahiti Nui
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • Air Canada
  • Alaska Airlines
  • China Airlines
  • China Southern Airlines
  • Lufthansa
  • Japan Airlines

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