Melbourne → Los Angeles
Best Time to Fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Month-by-month flight prices, weather and crowds for Los Angeles, scored for travellers flying from Melbourne.
The short answer
The best time to fly to Los Angeles from Melbourne is March, when good weather, manageable crowds and competitive fares line up — the SweetSpot Score peaks at 83/100 in March. Flights are usually cheapest in February (around A$1,464 return).
Melbourne to Los Angeles: every month compared
SweetSpot Score blends weather, crowds, flight price and AUD strength. Higher is better.
| Month | SweetSpot | Avg temp | Rainfall | Crowds | Avg return fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65Great | 12°C | 81mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,528 |
| February | 55Good | 13°C | 85mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,464 |
| MarchBest | 83Excellent | 14°C | 56mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,502 |
| April | 76Great | 16°C | 21mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,591 |
| May | 63Good | 19°C | 8mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,553 |
| June | 52Good | 21°C | 2mm | Busy | A$1,782 |
| July | 42Fair | 24°C | 2mm | Peak season | A$2,101 |
| August | 47Fair | 25°C | 0mm | Busy | A$1,973 |
| September | 73Great | 24°C | 3mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,655 |
| October | 63Good | 20°C | 16mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,553 |
| November | 66Great | 16°C | 20mm | Low crowds | A$1,464 |
| December | 42Fair | 12°C | 52mm | Busy | A$1,884 |
About Los Angeles
Los Angeles is less a city and more a collection of very different places that share a freeway system. Venice Beach and Santa Monica offer classic California. Silver Lake and Echo Park have the best independent food and coffee. Malibu has dramatic coastline with almost no one on it. Hollywood is more interesting as an idea than as an actual neighbourhood.
The food scene has become genuinely world-class — driven by the city's extraordinary ethnic diversity. Some of the best Mexican, Japanese, and Persian food in the world is here.
LA works well as either a destination in itself or a US west coast gateway. The weather is exceptional almost year-round — warm and dry from April through November. The main downside is cost: the USD is strong, LA has an expensive service culture, and driving is essentially mandatory, so factor in car hire on top of everything else.
Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles: FAQs
When is the best time to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
March are the best months to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles, when weather, crowds and fares align. The SweetSpot Score peaks at 83/100 in March.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
February, with return fares from Melbourne averaging around A$1,464 — roughly 12% below the Los Angeles yearly average.
How much are flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
Return fares range from about A$1,464 in February up to A$2,101 in peak months. Booking in a lower-priced month can save hundreds.
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
This route generally involves at least one stop. Compare options for your travel month before booking.
Flying to Los Angeles from another city?
Los Angeles by month
See the full interactive breakdown on the Los Angeles dashboard or browse all destinations. Peak month: March (83/100).