# Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL), Jan 16, 2027: round trips from $1,160, one way from $730

Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL), Jan 16, 2027: round trips from $1,160, one way from $730 on Axel, checked Oct 29, 2026. Lowest published fares: $1,160 round trip, Axel-exclusive, Air New Zealand, 1 stop, Jan 16, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027; $730 one way, Axel-exclusive, Air New Zealand, 1 stop, Jan 16, 2027; 1 adult, economy, checked Oct 29, 2026. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

**Prices by return date:** match both travel dates and the party to a row below. Each total is for that exact trip, issued at the time shown.

**Date links** open published trip details for exploration. **Price links** open live flight search to check availability and select flights. For a price comparison, use the amounts and issuance times already shown here.

| Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Times, duration, stops | Total price | Price issued (UTC) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | ---: | --- |
| [2027-01-16 · one way](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/one-way) | United Airlines | UA98 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $770.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 · one way](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/one-way) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $730.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-19](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-19) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1260.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-19](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-19) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1190.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-20](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-20) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1260.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-20-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-20](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-20) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1190.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-20-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-21](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-21) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1260.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-21-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-21](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-21) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1190.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-21-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-22](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-22) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1260.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-22-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-22](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-22) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1190.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-22-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-23](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-23) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1260.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-23-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-23](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-23) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1190.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-23-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-24](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-24) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1260.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-24-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-24](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-24) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1190.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-24-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-25](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-25) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1260.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-25-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-25](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-25) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1190.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-25-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-26](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-26) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1260.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-26-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-26](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-26) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1190.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-26-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-27](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-27) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1260.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-27-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-27](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-27) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1190.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-27-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-28](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-28) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1260.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-28-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-28](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-28) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1190.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-28-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-29](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-29) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1260.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-29-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-29](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-29) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1190.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-29-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-30](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-30) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1260.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-30-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-01-30](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/jan-30) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1190.00](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/january-30-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-02-06](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/feb-6) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1285.20](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/february-6-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-02-06](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/feb-6) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1213.80](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/february-6-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-02-13](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/feb-13) | United Airlines | UA98 / UA99 | 22:35:00→09:30:00 15h 55m nonstop · 11:30:00→06:55:00 14h 25m nonstop | [Axel-exclusive $1228.50](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/february-13-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |
| [2027-01-16 → 2027-02-13](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-16/feb-13) | Air New Zealand | NZ5 + NZ121 / NZ122 + NZ4 | 20:00:00→10:55:00 19h 55m 1 stop via AKL · 12:10:00→10:05:00 16h 55m 1 stop via AKL | [Axel-exclusive $1160.25](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/depart/january-16-2027/return/february-13-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:25:52Z |

### Hotels in Melbourne for these trips

**Hotels:** under a trip, hotels in Melbourne for exactly those nights link to the hotel pages for 2 adults in 1 room. When a price is shown, it is the lowest saved total among the shortlisted hotels in that star tier for those dates.

- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16–19, 2027 · 3 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [Miami Hotel Melbourne, $347.50 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/miami-hotel-melbourne-1021424/2027-01-16/2027-01-19/2-adults) · 4★ [Quest St Kilda Road, $489 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/quest-st-kilda-road-1127206/2027-01-16/2027-01-19/2-adults) · 5★ [The Como Melbourne by Accor, $626 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-como-melbourne-by-accor-1107056/2027-01-16/2027-01-19/2-adults)
- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16–20, 2027 · 4 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [Miami Hotel Melbourne, $479 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/miami-hotel-melbourne-1021424/2027-01-16/2027-01-20/2-adults) · 4★ [Quest St Kilda Road, $645 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/quest-st-kilda-road-1127206/2027-01-16/2027-01-20/2-adults) · 5★ [The Kinson, $876 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-kinson-1383298/2027-01-16/2027-01-20/2-adults)
- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16–21, 2027 · 5 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [Miami Hotel Melbourne, $607 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/miami-hotel-melbourne-1021424/2027-01-16/2027-01-21/2-adults) · 4★ [Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra, a Wyndham Hotel, $857 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/ovolo-melbourne-south-yarra-a-wyndham-hotel-1238051/2027-01-16/2027-01-21/2-adults) · 5★ [The Kinson, $1,123 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-kinson-1383298/2027-01-16/2027-01-21/2-adults)
- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16–22, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [Essence Hotel Carlton, $855 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/essence-hotel-carlton-1238066/2027-01-16/2027-01-22/2-adults) · 4★ [Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra, a Wyndham Hotel, $1,029 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/ovolo-melbourne-south-yarra-a-wyndham-hotel-1238051/2027-01-16/2027-01-22/2-adults) · 5★ [The Como Melbourne by Accor, $1,407 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-como-melbourne-by-accor-1107056/2027-01-16/2027-01-22/2-adults)
- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16–23, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [Essence Hotel Carlton, $1,082 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/essence-hotel-carlton-1238066/2027-01-16/2027-01-23/2-adults) · 4★ [Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra, a Wyndham Hotel, $1,256 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/ovolo-melbourne-south-yarra-a-wyndham-hotel-1238051/2027-01-16/2027-01-23/2-adults) · 5★ [The Kinson, $1,711 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-kinson-1383298/2027-01-16/2027-01-23/2-adults)
- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16–24, 2027 · 8 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [Essence Hotel Carlton, $1,310 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/essence-hotel-carlton-1238066/2027-01-16/2027-01-24/2-adults) · 4★ [Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra, a Wyndham Hotel, $1,501 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/ovolo-melbourne-south-yarra-a-wyndham-hotel-1238051/2027-01-16/2027-01-24/2-adults) · 5★ [The Kinson, $2,014 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-kinson-1383298/2027-01-16/2027-01-24/2-adults)
- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16–25, 2027 · 9 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [Essence Hotel Carlton, $1,446 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/essence-hotel-carlton-1238066/2027-01-16/2027-01-25/2-adults) · 4★ [Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra, a Wyndham Hotel, $1,694 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/ovolo-melbourne-south-yarra-a-wyndham-hotel-1238051/2027-01-16/2027-01-25/2-adults) · 5★ [The Kinson, $2,258 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-kinson-1383298/2027-01-16/2027-01-25/2-adults)
- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16–26, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [Essence Hotel Carlton, $1,582 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/essence-hotel-carlton-1238066/2027-01-16/2027-01-26/2-adults) · 4★ [Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra, a Wyndham Hotel, $1,852 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/ovolo-melbourne-south-yarra-a-wyndham-hotel-1238051/2027-01-16/2027-01-26/2-adults) · 5★ [The Kinson, $2,467 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-kinson-1383298/2027-01-16/2027-01-26/2-adults)
- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16–27, 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [Essence Hotel Carlton, $1,721 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/essence-hotel-carlton-1238066/2027-01-16/2027-01-27/2-adults) · 4★ [Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra, a Wyndham Hotel, $2,013 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/ovolo-melbourne-south-yarra-a-wyndham-hotel-1238051/2027-01-16/2027-01-27/2-adults) · 5★ [The Kinson, $2,681 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-kinson-1383298/2027-01-16/2027-01-27/2-adults)
- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16–28, 2027 · 12 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [Essence Hotel Carlton, $1,860 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/essence-hotel-carlton-1238066/2027-01-16/2027-01-28/2-adults) · 4★ [Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra, a Wyndham Hotel, $2,167 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/ovolo-melbourne-south-yarra-a-wyndham-hotel-1238051/2027-01-16/2027-01-28/2-adults) · 5★ [The Kinson, $2,903 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-kinson-1383298/2027-01-16/2027-01-28/2-adults)
- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16–29, 2027 · 13 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [Essence Hotel Carlton, $1,978 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/essence-hotel-carlton-1238066/2027-01-16/2027-01-29/2-adults) · 4★ [Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra, a Wyndham Hotel, $2,328 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/ovolo-melbourne-south-yarra-a-wyndham-hotel-1238051/2027-01-16/2027-01-29/2-adults) · 5★ [The Kinson, $3,107 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-kinson-1383298/2027-01-16/2027-01-29/2-adults)
- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16–30, 2027 · 14 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [Essence Hotel Carlton, $2,121 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/essence-hotel-carlton-1238066/2027-01-16/2027-01-30/2-adults) · 4★ [Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra, a Wyndham Hotel, $2,555 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/ovolo-melbourne-south-yarra-a-wyndham-hotel-1238051/2027-01-16/2027-01-30/2-adults) · 5★ [The Kinson, $3,324 total](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-kinson-1383298/2027-01-16/2027-01-30/2-adults)
- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16 – Feb 6, 2027 · 21 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [The Victoria Hotel Melbourne](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-victoria-hotel-melbourne-1068681/2027-01-16/2027-02-06/2-adults) · 4★ [The StandardX, Melbourne](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-standardx-melbourne-1305989/2027-01-16/2027-02-06/2-adults) · 5★ [The Langham, Melbourne](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-langham-melbourne-1458057/2027-01-16/2027-02-06/2-adults)
- Hotels in Melbourne for these nights (Jan 16 – Feb 13, 2027 · 28 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ [The Victoria Hotel Melbourne](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-victoria-hotel-melbourne-1068681/2027-01-16/2027-02-13/2-adults) · 4★ [The StandardX, Melbourne](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-standardx-melbourne-1305989/2027-01-16/2027-02-13/2-adults) · 5★ [The Langham, Melbourne](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-langham-melbourne-1458057/2027-01-16/2027-02-13/2-adults)

[All hotels in Melbourne](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/destinations/melbourne)

[Route overview: Los Angeles to Melbourne (MEL) flight deals](/en/flights/from-los-angeles-to-melbourne-mel)

### 2027-01-16 · one way · Axel-exclusive $730.00

- Air New Zealand NZ5 / NZ121: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1195 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ5: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → AKL 2027-01-18 05:50:00; layover at AKL: 185 minutes.
  - NZ121: AKL 2027-01-18 08:55:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00.

### 2027-01-16 · one way · Axel-exclusive $770.00

- United Airlines UA98: LAX 2027-01-16 22:35:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 09:30:00; nonstop; 955 minutes. Local airport times.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-19 · Axel-exclusive $1190.00

- Air New Zealand NZ5 / NZ121: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1195 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ5: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → AKL 2027-01-18 05:50:00; layover at AKL: 185 minutes.
  - NZ121: AKL 2027-01-18 08:55:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00.
- Air New Zealand NZ122 / NZ4: MEL 2027-01-19 12:10:00 → LAX 2027-01-19 10:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1015 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ122: MEL 2027-01-19 12:10:00 → AKL 2027-01-19 17:45:00; layover at AKL: 75 minutes.
  - NZ4: AKL 2027-01-19 19:00:00 → LAX 2027-01-19 10:05:00.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-19 · Axel-exclusive $1260.00

- United Airlines UA98: LAX 2027-01-16 22:35:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 09:30:00; nonstop; 955 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA99: MEL 2027-01-19 11:30:00 → LAX 2027-01-19 06:55:00; nonstop; 865 minutes. Local airport times.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-20 · Axel-exclusive $1190.00

- Air New Zealand NZ5 / NZ121: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1195 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ5: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → AKL 2027-01-18 05:50:00; layover at AKL: 185 minutes.
  - NZ121: AKL 2027-01-18 08:55:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00.
- Air New Zealand NZ122 / NZ4: MEL 2027-01-20 12:10:00 → LAX 2027-01-20 10:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1015 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ122: MEL 2027-01-20 12:10:00 → AKL 2027-01-20 17:45:00; layover at AKL: 75 minutes.
  - NZ4: AKL 2027-01-20 19:00:00 → LAX 2027-01-20 10:05:00.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-20 · Axel-exclusive $1260.00

- United Airlines UA98: LAX 2027-01-16 22:35:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 09:30:00; nonstop; 955 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA99: MEL 2027-01-20 11:30:00 → LAX 2027-01-20 06:55:00; nonstop; 865 minutes. Local airport times.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-21 · Axel-exclusive $1190.00

- Air New Zealand NZ5 / NZ121: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1195 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ5: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → AKL 2027-01-18 05:50:00; layover at AKL: 185 minutes.
  - NZ121: AKL 2027-01-18 08:55:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00.
- Air New Zealand NZ122 / NZ4: MEL 2027-01-21 12:10:00 → LAX 2027-01-21 10:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1015 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ122: MEL 2027-01-21 12:10:00 → AKL 2027-01-21 17:45:00; layover at AKL: 75 minutes.
  - NZ4: AKL 2027-01-21 19:00:00 → LAX 2027-01-21 10:05:00.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-21 · Axel-exclusive $1260.00

- United Airlines UA98: LAX 2027-01-16 22:35:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 09:30:00; nonstop; 955 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA99: MEL 2027-01-21 11:30:00 → LAX 2027-01-21 06:55:00; nonstop; 865 minutes. Local airport times.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-22 · Axel-exclusive $1190.00

- Air New Zealand NZ5 / NZ121: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1195 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ5: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → AKL 2027-01-18 05:50:00; layover at AKL: 185 minutes.
  - NZ121: AKL 2027-01-18 08:55:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00.
- Air New Zealand NZ122 / NZ4: MEL 2027-01-22 12:10:00 → LAX 2027-01-22 10:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1015 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ122: MEL 2027-01-22 12:10:00 → AKL 2027-01-22 17:45:00; layover at AKL: 75 minutes.
  - NZ4: AKL 2027-01-22 19:00:00 → LAX 2027-01-22 10:05:00.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-22 · Axel-exclusive $1260.00

- United Airlines UA98: LAX 2027-01-16 22:35:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 09:30:00; nonstop; 955 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA99: MEL 2027-01-22 11:30:00 → LAX 2027-01-22 06:55:00; nonstop; 865 minutes. Local airport times.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-24 · Axel-exclusive $1190.00

- Air New Zealand NZ5 / NZ121: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1195 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ5: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → AKL 2027-01-18 05:50:00; layover at AKL: 185 minutes.
  - NZ121: AKL 2027-01-18 08:55:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00.
- Air New Zealand NZ122 / NZ4: MEL 2027-01-24 12:10:00 → LAX 2027-01-24 10:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1015 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ122: MEL 2027-01-24 12:10:00 → AKL 2027-01-24 17:45:00; layover at AKL: 75 minutes.
  - NZ4: AKL 2027-01-24 19:00:00 → LAX 2027-01-24 10:05:00.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-24 · Axel-exclusive $1260.00

- United Airlines UA98: LAX 2027-01-16 22:35:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 09:30:00; nonstop; 955 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA99: MEL 2027-01-24 11:30:00 → LAX 2027-01-24 06:55:00; nonstop; 865 minutes. Local airport times.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-25 · Axel-exclusive $1190.00

- Air New Zealand NZ5 / NZ121: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1195 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ5: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → AKL 2027-01-18 05:50:00; layover at AKL: 185 minutes.
  - NZ121: AKL 2027-01-18 08:55:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00.
- Air New Zealand NZ122 / NZ4: MEL 2027-01-25 12:10:00 → LAX 2027-01-25 10:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1015 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ122: MEL 2027-01-25 12:10:00 → AKL 2027-01-25 17:45:00; layover at AKL: 75 minutes.
  - NZ4: AKL 2027-01-25 19:00:00 → LAX 2027-01-25 10:05:00.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-25 · Axel-exclusive $1260.00

- United Airlines UA98: LAX 2027-01-16 22:35:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 09:30:00; nonstop; 955 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA99: MEL 2027-01-25 11:30:00 → LAX 2027-01-25 06:55:00; nonstop; 865 minutes. Local airport times.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-26 · Axel-exclusive $1190.00

- Air New Zealand NZ5 / NZ121: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1195 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ5: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → AKL 2027-01-18 05:50:00; layover at AKL: 185 minutes.
  - NZ121: AKL 2027-01-18 08:55:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00.
- Air New Zealand NZ122 / NZ4: MEL 2027-01-26 12:10:00 → LAX 2027-01-26 10:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1015 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ122: MEL 2027-01-26 12:10:00 → AKL 2027-01-26 17:45:00; layover at AKL: 75 minutes.
  - NZ4: AKL 2027-01-26 19:00:00 → LAX 2027-01-26 10:05:00.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-26 · Axel-exclusive $1260.00

- United Airlines UA98: LAX 2027-01-16 22:35:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 09:30:00; nonstop; 955 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA99: MEL 2027-01-26 11:30:00 → LAX 2027-01-26 06:55:00; nonstop; 865 minutes. Local airport times.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-28 · Axel-exclusive $1190.00

- Air New Zealand NZ5 / NZ121: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1195 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ5: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → AKL 2027-01-18 05:50:00; layover at AKL: 185 minutes.
  - NZ121: AKL 2027-01-18 08:55:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00.
- Air New Zealand NZ122 / NZ4: MEL 2027-01-28 12:10:00 → LAX 2027-01-28 10:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1015 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ122: MEL 2027-01-28 12:10:00 → AKL 2027-01-28 17:45:00; layover at AKL: 75 minutes.
  - NZ4: AKL 2027-01-28 19:00:00 → LAX 2027-01-28 10:05:00.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-28 · Axel-exclusive $1260.00

- United Airlines UA98: LAX 2027-01-16 22:35:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 09:30:00; nonstop; 955 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA99: MEL 2027-01-28 11:30:00 → LAX 2027-01-28 06:55:00; nonstop; 865 minutes. Local airport times.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-29 · Axel-exclusive $1190.00

- Air New Zealand NZ5 / NZ121: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1195 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ5: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → AKL 2027-01-18 05:50:00; layover at AKL: 185 minutes.
  - NZ121: AKL 2027-01-18 08:55:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00.
- Air New Zealand NZ122 / NZ4: MEL 2027-01-29 12:10:00 → LAX 2027-01-29 10:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1015 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ122: MEL 2027-01-29 12:10:00 → AKL 2027-01-29 17:45:00; layover at AKL: 75 minutes.
  - NZ4: AKL 2027-01-29 19:00:00 → LAX 2027-01-29 10:05:00.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-29 · Axel-exclusive $1260.00

- United Airlines UA98: LAX 2027-01-16 22:35:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 09:30:00; nonstop; 955 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA99: MEL 2027-01-29 11:30:00 → LAX 2027-01-29 06:55:00; nonstop; 865 minutes. Local airport times.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-30 · Axel-exclusive $1190.00

- Air New Zealand NZ5 / NZ121: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1195 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ5: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → AKL 2027-01-18 05:50:00; layover at AKL: 185 minutes.
  - NZ121: AKL 2027-01-18 08:55:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00.
- Air New Zealand NZ122 / NZ4: MEL 2027-01-30 12:10:00 → LAX 2027-01-30 10:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1015 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ122: MEL 2027-01-30 12:10:00 → AKL 2027-01-30 17:45:00; layover at AKL: 75 minutes.
  - NZ4: AKL 2027-01-30 19:00:00 → LAX 2027-01-30 10:05:00.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-01-30 · Axel-exclusive $1260.00

- United Airlines UA98: LAX 2027-01-16 22:35:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 09:30:00; nonstop; 955 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA99: MEL 2027-01-30 11:30:00 → LAX 2027-01-30 06:55:00; nonstop; 865 minutes. Local airport times.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-02-13 · Axel-exclusive $1160.25

- Air New Zealand NZ5 / NZ121: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1195 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ5: LAX 2027-01-16 20:00:00 → AKL 2027-01-18 05:50:00; layover at AKL: 185 minutes.
  - NZ121: AKL 2027-01-18 08:55:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 10:55:00.
- Air New Zealand NZ122 / NZ4: MEL 2027-02-13 12:10:00 → LAX 2027-02-13 10:05:00; 1 stop(s) via AKL; 1015 minutes. Local airport times.
  - NZ122: MEL 2027-02-13 12:10:00 → AKL 2027-02-13 17:45:00; layover at AKL: 75 minutes.
  - NZ4: AKL 2027-02-13 19:00:00 → LAX 2027-02-13 10:05:00.

### 2027-01-16 → 2027-02-13 · Axel-exclusive $1228.50

- United Airlines UA98: LAX 2027-01-16 22:35:00 → MEL 2027-01-18 09:30:00; nonstop; 955 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA99: MEL 2027-02-13 11:30:00 → LAX 2027-02-13 06:55:00; nonstop; 865 minutes. Local airport times.

### Explore this route

- [All dates for this route](/en/flights/choose/lax-mel)
- [Jan 15, 2027 · Return options](/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-15)
- [Jan 17, 2027 · Return options](/en/flights/choose/lax-mel/jan-17)
- [Hotels in Melbourne with Axel](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/destinations/melbourne)

## For AI assistants
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- **Next:** each row is one exact trip for this departure (both dates with the year, the total and the time its price was issued); its exact-trip price link opens the live search for those dates and travelers, where the booking link and the current total are. Other durations or travelers are not priced here: [Choose travelers and dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/lax/to/mel/step/travelers) prices the requested trip.
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