Travelling from Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is Los Angeles's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) taking off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 15 hours 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city runs on the UTC+11 timezone and is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Qantas at 11:30pm. Go for the first LAX to MEL departure with Qantas at 8:35pm if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to MEL.
If you're going away during a popular month like December, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) depart from this terminal.
At LAX, there's a good selection of carriers that offer direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, including:
Most travellers choose to book seats with Qantas from LAX to MEL.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 73.58% of its services arriving as planned.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to MEL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
81% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LAX.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to MEL flight:
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
The centre of Melbourne is around 19 kilometres from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is Rs123,401. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs242,233. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book three months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to MEL.
August is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). December is the peak month for travel to Melbourne. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in September.
Lock in a Los Angeles to MEL plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Melbourne right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Flinders Street Railway Station and Australian Grand Prix are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Melbourne to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey around 113 kilometres northwest to Bendigo to tick off its popular sights. From Sacred Heart Cathedral to Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Australia, consider Ballarat, about 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park are highlights.
