Statistics on Los Angeles -Melbourne flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Melbourne (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Melbourne from Los Angeles airport is $ 1697 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1463 (in march) and $ 2075 (in december), which is a saving of $ 234 or a surplus of $ 379 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1054 to $1107 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Melbourne before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Melbourne plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Melbourne from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1463, saving $ 234 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1697). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2075).
Flight Los Angeles -Melbourne: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1536 | $ 1942 | fair price |
| February | $ 1110 | $ 1486 | good price |
| March | $ 1079 | $ 1463 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1286 | $ 1622 | fair price |
| May | $ 1232 | $ 1584 | good price |
| June | $ 1478 | $ 1803 | fair price |
| July | $ 1720 | $ 2047 | high price |
| August | $ 1176 | $ 1547 | good price |
| September | $ 1193 | $ 1574 | good price |
| October | $ 1267 | $ 1657 | fair price |
| November | $ 1159 | $ 1561 | good price |
| December | $ 1628 | $ 2075 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne range from $790 to $2582. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $791 to $843), 1% at the maximum price (from $2529 to $2582). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1054 to $1107 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Melbourne flight
There are 7 companies that serve Los Angeles from Melbourne airport: Qantas, Fiji Airways, United, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa and Air New Zealand.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (51% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Melbourne route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Melbourne flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 547 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Melbourne flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $50. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $83.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $73. Conversely, departing from Melbourne on a thursday may cost you an additional $81.
Top prices Los Angeles -Melbourne
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Melbourne | 01-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 841 | direct flight with United |
| Los Angeles → Melbourne | 03-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 841 | direct flight with United |
| Los Angeles → Melbourne | 07-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 838 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Melbourne | 08-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 838 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Melbourne | 09-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 838 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Melbourne | 10-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 841 | direct flight with United |
| Los Angeles → Melbourne | 15-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 841 | direct flight with United |
| Los Angeles → Melbourne | 01-03 to 08-03-2025 | $ 841 | direct flight with United |
| Los Angeles → Melbourne | 02-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 707 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Melbourne | 07-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 841 | direct flight with United |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Melbourne to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Melbourne flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Melbourne, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1590 $, which is a saving of 107 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (342 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Melbourne flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1747 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1927), 5 to 6 months ($ 1816), 6 to 7 months ($ 1849), 7 to 8 months ($ 1795), 8 to 9 months ($ 1863), 9 to 10 months ($ 1859) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1229 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1484), 4 to 5 months ($ 1429), 6 to 7 months ($ 1397), 7 to 8 months ($ 1302), 8 to 9 months ($ 1388) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1185 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1377), 4 to 5 months ($ 1450), 5 to 6 months ($ 1455), 7 to 8 months ($ 1437), 8 to 9 months ($ 1396), 9 to 10 months ($ 1455) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1370 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1554), 4 to 5 months ($ 1475), 5 to 6 months ($ 1536), 6 to 7 months ($ 1585), 7 to 8 months ($ 1537), 8 to 9 months ($ 1527), 10 to 11 months ($ 1473) |
| May | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1370 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1471), 2 to 3 months ($ 1554), 4 to 5 months ($ 1478), 5 to 6 months ($ 1488), 6 to 7 months ($ 1455), 9 to 10 months ($ 1582) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1599 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1691), 4 to 5 months ($ 1767), 5 to 6 months ($ 1730), 6 to 7 months ($ 1794), 7 to 8 months ($ 1678), 8 to 9 months ($ 1734), 9 to 10 months ($ 1629), 11 to 12 months ($ 1608) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1735 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1976), 6 to 7 months ($ 2029), 7 to 8 months ($ 1971) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1396 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1541), 4 to 5 months ($ 1506), 5 to 6 months ($ 1510), 6 to 7 months ($ 1504), 7 to 8 months ($ 1497), 8 to 9 months ($ 1503), 9 to 10 months ($ 1534) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1398 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1508), 3 to 4 months ($ 1402), 4 to 5 months ($ 1527), 9 to 10 months ($ 1554) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1438 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1566), 3 to 4 months ($ 1451), 5 to 6 months ($ 1530), 6 to 7 months ($ 1544), 7 to 8 months ($ 1632), 8 to 9 months ($ 1581), 9 to 10 months ($ 1598), 10 to 11 months ($ 1522) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1268 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1458), 3 to 4 months ($ 1422), 5 to 6 months ($ 1354), 6 to 7 months ($ 1441), 8 to 9 months ($ 1493), 9 to 10 months ($ 1519) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1707 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 2040), 3 to 4 months ($ 1882), 4 to 5 months ($ 1943), 5 to 6 months ($ 1785), 7 to 8 months ($ 1955), 9 to 10 months ($ 2054) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Melbourne are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $39. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $36 more.
Los Angeles to Melbourne: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 2099 $1628 to $3641 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2147 $861 to $5470 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2009 $993 to $3444 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 934 $707 to $1643 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 940 $620 to $2046 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1353 $920 to $2335 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1250 $943 to $1661 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1489 $1091 to $1823 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1713 $1282 to $2355 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1439 $1205 to $2281 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1318 $1205 to $1543 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1821 $1119 to $5830 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Melbourne. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!