Melbourne to Los Angeles
Flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) can be flown nonstop on Qantas, Delta or United, or with one stop via Nadi on Fiji Airways. The Fiji option takes longer but makes a beach stopover easy to add.
- Nonstop
- About 14 to 15.5 hours on Qantas, Delta or United
- Via Fiji
- Fiji Airways via Nadi, with the option of a stopover
- Airports
- Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
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When to book
Fares across the Pacific rise around Christmas, the Australian summer holidays and the US summer. Comparing a nonstop with a via-Fiji itinerary on the same dates shows the real trade-off.
Direct vs. one-stop
Nonstop is fastest. One-stop via Nadi suits travellers who want a Fiji stopover or prefer two shorter flights.
When to call a travel expert
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One long flight, or two shorter ones via Fiji
Qantas, Delta and United fly nonstop from Melbourne to Los Angeles, a flight of around fourteen to fifteen and a half hours. Fiji Airways offers a one-stop alternative through Nadi, splitting the journey into a flight of under five hours and an overnight flight of about eleven.
Via Fiji takes longer overall, but it lets you stop over for a beach break, and the Nadi to Los Angeles flight is usually on an A350 with flat-bed Business seats.
Compare the whole journey: travel time, the seat on each flight, baggage, ticket conditions and any stopover costs.
Advice from Catchaflight travel experts for Melbourne to Los Angeles
Choose Fiji when it suits the trip
We'd choose Fiji Airways if the total fare and cabin are attractive, the connection is comfortable, or you actually want time in Fiji. We compare the seat on each flight, not just the Business label.
Choose a nonstop when time matters
If getting there quickly matters, connections make you anxious, or you have a fixed commitment after arrival, a suitable nonstop may justify paying more.
Make a stopover worth it
We'd start with three nights, enough to settle in and have a couple of easy days. For an outer-island resort, we'd consider four or five nights so transfers don't eat up the stay. Don't assume adding a stopover is free.
Thinking about a Fiji stopover on the way to LA? Call, and we'll price both options.
Call +61 2 7255 9388Common questions
Can I fly nonstop from Melbourne to Los Angeles?
Yes. Qantas, Delta and United fly nonstop, taking around 14 to 15.5 hours.
Can I fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles via Fiji?
Yes. Fiji Airways connects Melbourne and Los Angeles through Nadi, with the option of a stopover.
Is flying via Fiji slower?
Yes, overall. It suits travellers who want a stopover or would rather split the trip into two flights.
Which option has a better Business seat?
It depends on the aircraft on each flight. Fiji Airways' A350 has flat beds; the Melbourne to Nadi flight may have recliners.
Also see: Flights to Melbourne, Flights to Los Angeles, Brisbane to Los Angeles, Sydney to Los Angeles, Melbourne to Nadi, Los Angeles to Nadi
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