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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London from $708

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 — LON
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to London are usually found in March or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to London (LON). 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

$708

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,074
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  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 18/3-26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Melbourne to London
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  • 25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to London. 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
Mon 2/610:20MEL - LGW
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/612:35LGW - MEL
1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$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
Mon 10/222:30MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 24/210:30LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/1$1,511
Wed 12/222:40MEL - LGW
2 stops33h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/306:00LGW - MEL
2 stops27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,513
Sun 17/821:50MEL - LHR
1 stop27h 40mChina Airlines
Wed 17/921:10LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,529
Wed 7/520:00MEL - LGW
2 stops43h 55mAir China
Fri 30/512:35LGW - MEL
1 stop41h 00mAir China
Deal found 16/1$1,534
Wed 7/509:15MEL - LGW
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 1/610:15LGW - MEL
1 stop25h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,543

Find flights from Melbourne to London within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to London 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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MEL - LHR

MELLHR

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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 - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

10:20-18:30

2 stops41h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 16/6

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

$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 - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 24/2

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

$1,511

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

22:40-21:30

2 stops33h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 11/3

06:00-20:55

2 stops27h 55m

$1,513

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

20:00-06:55

2 stops43h 55m

London Gatwick

Fri 30/5

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

$1,534

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to London

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to London

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to London, you should look to book at least 46 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of $1,037). Flying from Melbourne to London 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 LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to London. 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to London in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to London. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Rainfall in London by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London 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 when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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 London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to London, such as Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and KLM. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

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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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

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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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Melbourne to London Travel Guide

London, the capital of England, is one of the most-wanted cities in the world, charming over 30 million smitten visitors each year.
When it comes to iconic images, this is a city that delivers on all fronts. Royal palaces, Thames river boats, Harrods, Shakespeare plays, red London buses – you can see them all.
There’s also life beyond the postcards, including off-piste neighbourhoods that range from legendary rockstar haunts (we’re looking at you, Camden) to hipster hangouts (see: Shoreditch and Dalston).

Booking a flight from Melbourne to London, England is like stepping on to a movie set.

There are more palaces than you know what to do with, from the Queen’s residence, Buckingham Palace, to Henry VIII’s throne room at Hampton Court. Is art more your thing? The Tate Modern, Saatchi Gallery and National Gallery are up for grabs – and free entry is a given.
The Thames River is another must-see. The London Eye Ferris wheel, The Shard skyscraper and Shakespeare’s Globe theatre line up along the south bank. Meanwhile, the north bank dishes up Westminster and the Tower of London.

Overwhelmed by the sheer number of flights to London? Then try our search engine. It clearly sorts out the routes into the cheapest, quickest and smartest options.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to London?

    Between 23 and 58 hours, depending on the length of your stopover.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Melbourne to London?

    Loads – British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines… The list goes on.

  • How frequent are flights between Melbourne and London?

    Thanks to the huge choice of carriers and routes, Melbourne to London flights take off all day every day.

  • Which airports serve Melbourne and London?

    All flights from Melbourne to London take off from Melbourne Airport, AKA Tullamarine Airport.You can take your pick of airports in London. Most flights land in Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport, but you could also travel to smaller airfields like London City Airport.

  • Which direct flight route between Melbourne and London is cheapest?

    It’s a long trip, so there aren’t any direct Melbourne to London flights at the moment. The cheapest indirect routes usually stopover in China or Dubai.

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

    According to our current data, Malaysia Airlines ($1,479), China Eastern ($1,492), and Air China ($1,495) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to London. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to London for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to London 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.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to London?

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - London Heathrow, Melbourne - London Gatwick or Melbourne - London Stansted when deciding on the best route from Melbourne to London.

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

    The most popular stopover on flights from Melbourne to London is Singapore. Shanghai follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Melbourne to London flights. Dubai follows Shanghai in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Melbourne to London flights.

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

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $175 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

    Most Shanghai visitors opt to spend their time at Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and Shanghai WIld Animal Park. Those on a layover in Shanghai interested in visiting Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, or Shanghai WIld Animal Park can do so by travelling 14.1 km, 32.7 km, and 12.7 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, or Burj Khalifa. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa, by traveling 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can hire a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of $55 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

    Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in London stopover in New Delhi least frequently. Bandar Seri Begawan is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to London. Bangkok follows Bandar Seri Begawan in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Melbourne to London flights.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to London 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of $1,037). Flying from Melbourne to London 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to London

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to London. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,101Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,141Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,144Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,213Average$2,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$1,221Average$1,643FlexibilityNo 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$1,497Average$1,804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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