Award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles
Award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Melbourne (MEL) and Los Angeles (LAX, ONT) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 37,600 miles + $103.69 on MEL–LAX (United MileagePlus). Lowest business class: 85,000 points + $116.89 on MEL–LAX (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 250,000 points + $142.09 on MEL–LAX (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 37,600 pts + $103.69
- MEL–LAX · MileagePlus
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 pts + $116.89
- MEL–LAX · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 85,000 pts + $116.89
- MEL–LAX · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 250,000 pts + $142.09
- MEL–LAX · Atmos
Economy was lowest on MEL–LAX: 37,600 miles + $103.69 with United MileagePlus. The lowest on another airport pair was 40,000 miles + $110.39 with United MileagePlus on MEL–ONT. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 85,000 points + $116.89, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (42,500 points + $116.89).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles on points: 37,600 miles + $103.69 with United MileagePlus on MEL–LAX (seen on 334 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 37,600 pts + $103.69 | MEL–LAX | 334 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $189.81 | MEL–LAX | 292 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $97.19 | MEL–LAX | 314 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 42,000 pts + $91.91 | MEL–LAX | 186 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $116.89 | MEL–LAX | 277 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 43,000 pts + $187.39 | MEL–LAX | 278 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $97.84 | MEL–LAX | 326 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $164.34 | MEL–LAX | 314 |
| Emirates Skywards | 52,500 pts + $434.66 | MEL–LAX | 325 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | MEL–LAX | 279 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $128.29 | MEL–LAX | 262 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 60,000 pts + $103.29 | MEL–LAX | 171 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 62,500 pts + $294.11 | MEL–LAX | 87 |
| GOL Smiles | 178,000 pts + taxes not reported | MEL–LAX | 141 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles on points: 55,000 points + $116.89 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MEL–LAX (seen on 14 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $116.89 | MEL–LAX | 14 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $97.19 | MEL–LAX | 3 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 67,000 pts + $259.69 | MEL–LAX | 2 |
| United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $103.29 | MEL–LAX | 333 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $262.29 | MEL–LAX | 174 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 97,600 pts + $232.99 | MEL–LAX | 310 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 100,000 pts + $91.91 | MEL–LAX | 186 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 142,000 pts + $298.84 | MEL–LAX | 209 |
| Emirates Skywards | 149,000 pts + $439.62 | MEL–LAX | 18 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles on points: 85,000 points + $116.89 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MEL–LAX (seen on 266 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $116.89 | MEL–LAX | 266 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $124.39Mixed cabin | MEL–LAX | 334 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $557.46 | MEL–LAX | 29 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 130,100 pts + $126.26 | MEL–LAX | 307 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 142,500 pts + $558.59 | MEL–LAX | 1 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $504.53 | MEL–LAX | 325 |
| Emirates Skywards | 165,000 pts + $1,592.19 | MEL–LAX | 323 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 175,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | MEL–LAX | 74 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 268,000 pts + $109.89 | MEL–LAX | 244 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 280,000 pts + $91.91 | MEL–LAX | 186 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles on points: 250,000 points + $142.09 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MEL–LAX (seen on 3 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Melbourne (MEL)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, ONT)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Fiji Airways (FJ), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Japan Airlines (JL) and 12 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 7,927–7,972 miles (12,758–12,829 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Melbourne (MEL) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 37,600 pts + $103.69MileagePlus · 334 dates | 55,000 pts + $116.89Atmos · 14 dates | 85,000 pts + $116.89Atmos · 266 dates | 250,000 pts + $142.09Atmos · 3 dates |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Ontario (ONT) | 40,000 pts + $110.39MileagePlus · 14 dates | 65,000 pts + $97.99AAdvantage · 2 dates | 287,000 pts + $110.99MileagePlus · 14 dates | 325,000 pts + $97.27SkyMiles · 10 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 37,600 miles + $103.69 on Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) with United MileagePlus, which showed economy award space there on 334 dates.
- Premium Economy: 55,000 points + $116.89 on Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 14 dates.
- Business Class: 85,000 points + $116.89 on Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space there on 266 dates.
- First Class: 250,000 points + $142.09 on Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 3 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MEL–LAX | Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $189.81 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MEL–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $117.19 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MEL–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $116.89 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MEL–LAX | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $124.39Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MEL–LAX | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 142,500 pts + $558.59 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MEL–LAX | Emirates Skywards | 165,000 pts + $1,600.41 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MEL–ONT | Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $97.27 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MEL–LAX | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 377,500 pts + $1,594.02 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 37,600 miles + $103.69 via United MileagePlus on MEL–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 209 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 55,000 points + $116.89 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on MEL–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 3 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 275,200 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on MEL–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 209 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38,000 pts + $189.81 (14 dates)Asia Miles | 55,000 pts + $117.19 (1 date)Atmos | 119,000 pts + $557.46 (1 date)Asia Miles | 325,000 pts + $97.27 (2 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 38,000 pts + $189.81 (4 dates)Asia Miles | 55,000 pts + $116.89 (2 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + $116.89 (28 dates)Atmos | 377,500 pts + $1,594.02 (20 dates)Qantas | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Asia Miles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 268,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 1,538,400 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Qantas | |
| 37,600 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 210,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Privilege Club | 400,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 37,600 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | 250,000 pts + $142.09 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Asia Miles | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Skywards | 1,538,400 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Qantas | |
| 37,600 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 119,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Asia Miles | 1,538,400 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Qantas | |
| 37,600 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 119,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 1,538,400 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Qantas | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Asia Miles | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 158,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Velocity | 1,538,400 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Qantas | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Asia Miles | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 119,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Asia Miles | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 119,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Asia Miles | 1,538,400 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Qantas | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Asia Miles | 1,538,400 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Qantas | |
| 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club | — | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club · Mixed cabin | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles?
In business class, MEL–LAX with 85,000 points + $116.89 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, MEL–LAX with 37,600 miles + $103.69 (United MileagePlus). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Melbourne (MEL) and Los Angeles had award space?
MEL–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and MEL–ONT (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 37,600 miles + $103.69 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 334 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:31 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 85,000 points + $116.89 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 00:12 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 266 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:28 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 314 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 244 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 277 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 266 dates, first class 3 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 262 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 171 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 292 dates, premium economy 174 dates, business class 29 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 186 dates, premium economy 186 dates, business class 186 dates, first class 10 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 325 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 323 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 141 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 37,600 miles + $103.69 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $91.91 with SkyMiles (42,000 miles + $91.91) to $434.66 with Skywards (52,500 miles + $434.66); in business class from $91.91 with SkyMiles (280,000 miles + $91.91) to $1,592.19 with Skywards (165,000 miles + $1,592.19). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 37,600 miles + taxes not reported with MileagePlus (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 85,000 points + $116.89 with Atmos (28 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 2, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.