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 April to May, September and November, when good weather, manageable crowds and competitive fares line up. The Window Score peaks at 84/100 in April. Flights are usually cheapest in April (around A$1,014 return).
Window Score blends weather, crowds, flight price and AUD strength. Higher is better.
| Month | Window Score | Avg temp | Rainfall | Crowds | Avg return fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58Good | 12°C | 81mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,936 |
| February | 57Good | 13°C | 85mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,254 |
| March | 76Great | 14°C | 56mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,314 |
| AprilBest | 84Excellent | 16°C | 21mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,014 |
| May | 78Great | 19°C | 8mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,147 |
| June | 73Great | 21°C | 2mm | Busy | A$1,261 |
| July | 54Good | 24°C | 2mm | Peak season | A$2,251 |
| August | 57Good | 25°C | 0mm | Busy | A$1,251 |
| September | 80Excellent | 24°C | 3mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,576 |
| October | 77Great | 20°C | 16mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,314 |
| November | 80Excellent | 16°C | 20mm | Low crowds | A$1,025 |
| December | 49Fair | 12°C | 52mm | Busy | A$2,595 |
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.
April to May, September and November are the best months to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles, when weather, crowds and fares align. The Window Score peaks at 84/100 in April.
April, with return fares from Melbourne averaging around A$1,014, roughly 32% below the Los Angeles yearly average.
Return fares range from about A$1,014 in April up to A$2,595 in peak months. Booking in a lower-priced month can save hundreds.
Yes. Direct flights are available on this route in at least some months. Connections may be cheaper in others.
See the full interactive breakdown on the Los Angeles dashboard or browse all destinations. Peak month: April (84/100).
