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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport from $716

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LHR
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to London Heathrow are usually found in October or February, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Heathrow (LHR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,479

One-way from

$729

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,087
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 18/3-26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Melbourne to London
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19/2
  • 19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 18/300:30MEL - LHR
1 stop25h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 26/321:25LHR - MEL
1 stop25h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,479
Fri 16/511:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 7/621:20LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$1,484
Thu 5/610:20MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 45mChina Southern
Sat 21/622:10LHR - MEL
1 stop25h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1$1,493
Wed 19/220:15MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Sat 1/320:25LHR - MEL
1 stop32h 20mAir China
Deal found 16/1$1,495
Fri 14/208:40MEL - LHR
1 stop44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/221:00LHR - MEL
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,500
Wed 12/219:25MEL - LHR
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/322:05LHR - MEL
1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,508
Sun 17/821:50MEL - LHR
1 stop27h 40mChina Airlines
Wed 17/921:10LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,529
Mon 3/322:40MEL - LHR
2 stops34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/311:30LHR - MEL
2 stops46h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,556
Tue 18/220:55AVV - LHR
2 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/217:50LHR - AVV
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,598
Sat 11/1013:30MEL - LHR
2 stops26h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sun 26/1017:15LHR - MEL
2 stops24h 45mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,662
Tue 29/700:30MEL - LHR
1 stop25h 25mVietnam Airlines
Sun 31/819:50LHR - MEL
1 stop41h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,664
Sun 12/1010:35AVV - LHR
2 stops30h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 2/1120:10LHR - AVV
2 stops30h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$7,642

Find flights from Melbourne to Heathrow within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Heathrow that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

00:30-15:25

1 stop25h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 26/3

21:25-09:25

1 stop25h 00m

$1,479

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

London Heathrow

Sat 7/6

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

$1,484

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

10:20-19:05

1 stop41h 45m

London Heathrow

Sat 21/6

22:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

$1,493

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

20:15-17:50

1 stop32h 35m

London Heathrow

Sat 1/3

20:25-15:45

1 stop32h 20m

$1,495

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

08:40-18:15

1 stop44h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 28/2

21:00-15:10

2 stops31h 10m

$1,500

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

19:25-15:35

1 stop31h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 11/3

22:05-10:50

1 stop25h 45m

$1,508

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

22:40-22:25

2 stops34h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 24/3

11:30-20:55

2 stops46h 25m

$1,556

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LHR

AVVLHR

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 18/2

20:55-17:30

2 stops55h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

17:50-23:15

2 stops42h 25m

$1,598

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

21:50-16:30

1 stop27h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 30/6

21:10-10:40

1 stop28h 30m

$1,604

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

13:30-07:20

2 stops28h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 23/2

17:15-05:00

2 stops24h 45m

$1,664

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Heathrow

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Heathrow

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Heathrow including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,037). Flying from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 26 May 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heathrow. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, China Eastern and China Southern from Melbourne to London have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
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China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
337 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Heathrow. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

    Malaysia Airlines, at $1,479, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and Air China. Malaysia Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $760. Malaysia Airlines flights start at $764 while deals on Air China start at $766 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport?

    Most of the time, Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore. Dubai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport. Abu Dhabi ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Most Singapore visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $175 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa can be visited by travelling about 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about $55 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport flights?

    Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in London Heathrow Airport stopover in Colombo least frequently. Mumbai sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport. Ho Chi Minh City sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Heathrow.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,037). Flying from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air ChinaCheapest$1,101Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,144Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,213Average$2,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$1,221Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,325Average$1,715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,353Average$1,982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,393Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,476Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,501Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,554Average$2,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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