What is the cheapest airline that flies from North America to Melbourne?

United Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Fiji Airways are the most popular carriers operating from North America to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from North America according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from North America to Melbourne on average per week?

87 flights are operational weekly from North America to Melbourne as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 24% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from North America to Melbourne on average per day?

As of August 2026, there are 12 flights per day flying from North America to Melbourne. The most common time of day flights depart is 23:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from North America to Melbourne?

Prices for flights from North America to Melbourne refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from North America to Melbourne?

There are 5 operators available for flights from North America to Melbourne as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from North America to Melbourne?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from North America to Melbourne.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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23:55 - 13:05LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

19h 10m1 stop Nadi

13:55 - 12:00MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 05m1 stop Nadi

$1,193Fiji Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov

22:35 - 12:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

18h 50m1 stop Nadi

13:35 - 12:00MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

$1,203Fiji Airways

Fri, 13 Nov - Sat, 13 Feb

22:50 - 09:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 40mdirect

13:35 - 12:00MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

$1,232Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 8 Feb

20:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

13:35 - 13:00MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

$1,235Multiple Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

19:10 - 08:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

18h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

12:10 - 10:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,237Air New Zealand

Mon, 18 Jan - Wed, 3 Mar

20:00 - 10:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

19h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

12:10 - 10:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,251Air New Zealand

Sun, 3 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan

20:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

22:45 - 19:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

$1,346Qantas Airways

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

$1,347Qantas Airways

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

20:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

22:45 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

$1,381American Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

$1,381American Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

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21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

$1,316Qantas Airways

Sun, 9 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

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15h 55mdirect

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14h 20mdirect

$1,336Qantas Airways

Sun, 9 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

23:55 - 12:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

19h 30m1 stop Nadi

14:25 - 13:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 40m1 stop Nadi

$1,341Fiji Airways

Mon, 10 Aug - Tue, 13 Oct

23:55 - 12:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

19h 30m1 stop Nadi

14:25 - 13:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 40m1 stop Nadi

$1,347Fiji Airways

Mon, 10 Aug - Tue, 13 Oct

21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

20:15 - 13:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

$1,371Multiple Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

20:15 - 13:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

$1,373Multiple Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

11:30 - 08:50MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

$1,381American Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

$1,385American Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

18:45 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

20h 30m1 stop San Francisco

09:30 - 06:45MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 15mdirect

$1,421United Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

20:10 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

19h 05m1 stop San Francisco

10:55 - 12:01MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 06m1 stop San Francisco

$1,427United Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

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20:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

22:45 - 19:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

$1,346Qantas Airways

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

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15h 55mdirect

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

$1,347Qantas Airways

Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

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15h 55mdirect

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

$1,347Qantas Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

22:50 - 09:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 40mdirect

22:45 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

$1,381American Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

$1,381American Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

$1,381American Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

22:35 - 09:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

11:30 - 06:55MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 25mdirect

$1,395United Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb

22:35 - 09:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

11:30 - 06:55MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 25mdirect

$1,400United Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb

22:55 - 09:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

12:00 - 07:55MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 55mdirect

$1,400Delta

Mon, 28 Dec - Sun, 24 Jan

23:00 - 07:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 50mdirect

10:00 - 07:39MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 39mdirect

$1,400Delta

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

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$1,237

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from North America to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,622. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,676.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,399. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Friday is $1,757.

What is the cheapest North America to Melbourne flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from North America when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,466 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from North America for as low as $1,370 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on North America to Melbourne flights?

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Fastest flight time	14h 10m
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The fastest flight from North America to Melbourne takes 14h 10m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from North America to Melbourne?
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There are 5 operators available for flights from North America to Melbourne as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from North America to Melbourne?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from North America to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Air Canada	PriceFrom $470	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,430 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $642	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,073 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $886	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,079 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $918	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 251 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,236	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 659 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,349	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,868 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,856	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,439 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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