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Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne (One-way)

Compare 3 flight options on JAL

* Based on 175 flight price data points (fetched: 2026-02-14 〜 2026-02-22). Not real-time data and may not cover all departure dates. Please check the airline's official website for the latest fares and availability.

Lowest Fare$678.00
Flight Time15h 55m - 18h 5m
StopsNonstop available

Fares by Cabin Class

Economy$678 ~ $3,054
Premium Eco$3,078 ~ $5,792
Business$4,472 ~ $13,075

Available Route Options

3 different routing options available for this route

Outbound/ReturnFlight TimeStopsEconomyPremium EcoBusiness
OutboundLAX Los Angeles → MEL Melbourne
15h 55m
Nonstop
$678~$3,078~$5,491~
OutboundLAX Los Angeles → BNE Brisbane → MEL Melbourne
17h 55m
1stop
$709~-$4,472~
OutboundLAX Los Angeles → SYD Sydney → MEL Melbourne
18h 5m
1stop
$714~-$4,878~
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Miles & Status Points Earning

(when crediting to JAL Mileage Bank)

When crediting this Japan Airlines flight to JAL Mileage Bank, you earn both FLY ON Points (for elite status) and Miles (for award tickets). Here's how they work:

  • FLY ON Points: FLY ON Points are used for elite status qualification. Accumulate enough points within a calendar year to achieve higher status tiers, which unlock benefits like lounge access, priority boarding, bonus miles, and complimentary upgrades. Status points are calculated based on fare price or flight distance depending on the airline.
  • Miles: Miles are your reward currency for free flights. Redeem accumulated miles for award tickets on the airline and its partners. Miles earned depend on flight distance and your booking class. Higher booking classes earn more miles per flight.

The "FLY ON Points/$100" and "Miles/$100" columns show earning efficiency - higher numbers mean better value for your money. Compare different cabin classes to find the best balance between comfort and mileage earning.

As a oneworld member, Japan Airlines flights can be credited to partner programs. Compare earning potential:Executive Club, AAdvantage

CabinFareFLY ON PointsFLY ON Points/$100MilesMiles/$100
Economy$678 - $3,0543,390 - 15,269500 - 5003,390 - 15,269500 - 500
Premium Eco$3,078 - $5,79215,388 - 28,959500 - 50015,388 - 28,959500 - 500
Business$4,472 - $13,07522,360 - 65,37750022,360 - 65,377500
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Flight Itineraries & Booking Class Details

Browse 3 available flight options from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Each itinerary shows the route, layover cities, flight duration, and detailed fare information.

📘What are booking classes?

Even within the same Economy cabin, tickets have hidden categories called "booking classes." Cheaper tickets get lower booking classes (Q, V, etc.) while expensive tickets get higher ones (Y, B, etc.). This dramatically affects how many miles you earn. On popular dates, cheaper booking classes sell out first, so closer to departure you may only find expensive fares—which do earn more miles. Click any fare to see the calculation details.

💡Smart booking tips

To maximize miles earned per dollar spent, look for fares with higher "Points/cost" or "Miles/cost" values. However, keep in mind that booking class also affects change/cancellation flexibility—cheaper fares often have stricter policies.

Flight List
LAXLos Angeles → MELMelbourne(15.9h+)
7,944 mi
Economy (Booking Class O)
$678 - $700
3,390 - 3,497FLY ON Points500-500 FLY ON Points/$100
3,390 - 3,497Miles500-500 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class S)
$1,408 - $1,670
7,039 - 8,351FLY ON Points500-500 FLY ON Points/$100
7,039 - 8,351Miles500-500 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class H)
$2,688 - $3,017
13,438 - 15,082FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
13,438 - 15,082Miles500 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco (Booking Class P)
$3,078 - $3,347
15,388 - 16,734FLY ON Points500-500 FLY ON Points/$100
15,388 - 16,734Miles500-500 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class R)
$5,491 - $5,503
27,456 - 27,513FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
27,456 - 27,513Miles500 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco (Booking Class W)
$5,647 - $5,792
28,236 - 28,959FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
28,236 - 28,959Miles500 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class C)
$12,310 - $13,038
61,551 - 65,190FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
61,551 - 65,190Miles500 Miles/$100
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LAXLos Angeles → BNEBrisbane → MELMelbourne(17.9h+)
8,044 mi
Economy (Booking Class O)
$709
3,543FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
3,543Miles500 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class Q)
$821 - $1,723
4,103 - 8,612FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
4,103 - 8,612Miles500 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class S)
$1,505 - $2,713
7,523 - 13,563FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
7,523 - 13,563Miles500 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class H)
$2,718 - $2,786
13,591 - 13,928FLY ON Points500-500 FLY ON Points/$100
13,591 - 13,928Miles500-500 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class I)
$4,472 - $5,133
22,360 - 25,663FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
22,360 - 25,663Miles500 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class W)
$5,678 - $5,822
28,389 - 29,111FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
28,389 - 29,111Miles500 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class C)
$12,341 - $13,068
61,705 - 65,342FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
61,705 - 65,342Miles500 Miles/$100
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LAXLos Angeles → SYDSydney → MELMelbourne(18.1h+)
7,951 mi
Economy (Booking Class O)
$714 - $737
3,571 - 3,684FLY ON Points500-500 FLY ON Points/$100
3,571 - 3,684Miles500-500 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class Q)
$826 - $1,729
4,131 - 8,646FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
4,131 - 8,646Miles500 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class N)
$1,179 - $2,592
5,894 - 12,960FLY ON Points500-500 FLY ON Points/$100
5,894 - 12,960Miles500-500 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class S)
$1,446 - $1,708
7,228 - 8,539FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
7,228 - 8,539Miles500 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class H)
$2,724 - $3,054
13,620 - 15,269FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
13,620 - 15,269Miles500 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class P)
$3,115 - $3,384
15,576 - 16,921FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
15,576 - 16,921Miles500 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class R)
$4,878 - $5,540
24,388 - 27,700FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
24,388 - 27,700Miles500 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class W)
$5,684 - $5,829
28,418 - 29,146FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
28,418 - 29,146Miles500 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class D)
$8,892 - $8,900
44,461 - 44,499FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
44,461 - 44,499Miles500 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class C)
$12,347 - $13,075
61,733 - 65,377FLY ON Points500 FLY ON Points/$100
61,733 - 65,377Miles500 Miles/$100
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FAQ

You can earn between 3,390 and 65,377 Loyalty Points depending on booking class. Economy: 3,390–15,269. Premium Economy: 15,388–28,959. Business: 22,360–65,377. Premium Economy/Economy (Mixed): 5,894–29,146.

The lowest fare starts at $678. Economy from $678. Premium Economy from $3,078. Business from $4,472. Premium Economy/Economy (Mixed) from $1,179.

Economy class offers better Loyalty Points per cost. Economy: up to 500.1, Business: up to 500.0.

Yes. American Airlines flights can also be credited to: FLY ON Points (JAL), Tier Points (BA).

The shortest flight time is approximately 15.9h.

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