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Flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Melbourne (MEL)

Los Angeles International Airport, United States ↔ Melbourne Airport, Australia

A direct route between Los Angeles and Melbourne appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 6 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Delta Air Lines (DL)Qantas (QF)United Airlines (UA)
Distance
12,758 km
7,927 miles
Est. flight time
16h 27m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~19h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United States

Jan
4°
9/-1
70mm
Feb
6°
11/1
60mm
Mar
11°
16/6
75mm
Apr
17°
22/12
80mm
May
23°
28/18
95mm
Jun
28°
33/23
100mm
Jul
30°
35/25
95mm
Aug
29°
34/24
90mm
Sep
25°
30/20
80mm
Oct
18°
23/13
70mm
Nov
11°
16/6
70mm
Dec
5°
10/0
75mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Australia

Jan
29°
34/24
80mm
Feb
29°
34/24
70mm
Mar
27°
32/22
60mm
Apr
24°
29/19
50mm
May
21°
26/16
70mm
Jun
18°
23/13
80mm
Jul
17°
22/12
90mm
Aug
19°
24/14
90mm
Sep
22°
27/17
70mm
Oct
25°
30/20
75mm
Nov
27°
32/22
80mm
Dec
28°
33/23
90mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United States: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Australia: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Los Angeles from Melbourne?

Los Angeles (LAX) and Melbourne (MEL) are around 12,758 km (7,927 miles) apart — an estimated 16h 27m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the LAX–MEL route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Melbourne?

Time difference ~ 19 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Australia?

Across Australia, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 29°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for United States and Australia?

The UK FCDO currently rates United States as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Australia as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.