Geelong/Melbourne to Los Angeles (AVV–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 16h 45m EKJQQF AAAFDL Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Los Angeles flights
BNE Brisbane 25h 15m JQQF QFWS Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Geelong/Melbourne to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 7,957 mi 14h 25m nonstop -17h behind

AVV–LAX had nonstop service from Qantas, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 7,957 miles in 14h 25m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AVV–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 0 Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AVV to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
69
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AVV → LAX
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
LAX → AVV
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Geelong/Melbourne

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric AVV→LAX MEL→LAX
Distance from AVV 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 9
Weekly flights 42
Flight time 14h 25m 14h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of AVV with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-17h
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Geelong/Melbourne.
AVV: AEST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Geelong/Melbourne, it's 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
7,957 mi / 12,805 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 25m gate to gate.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

AVV–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geelong/Melbourne to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance7,957 mi / 12,805 km
Flight time14h 25m
Time difference-17 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AVV
IATA / ICAOAVV / YMAV
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Elevation35 ft / 11 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AVV to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Avalon International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 14h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 7,957 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AVV to LAX: Qantas. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 14h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith and Brisbane.
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Geelong/Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from LAX to AVV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AVV to LAX

Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) had nonstop service from Qantas, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AVV to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AVV to LAX is about 14 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,957 miles (12,805 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Melbourne (MEL).