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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport from $822

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MEL
16 feb — 23 feb1
1 adult

The best prices from London Heathrow to Melbourne are usually found in May or November, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 11 febbraio 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,450

One-way from

$822

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,890
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 4/5-18/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 79h 15m total
  • London to Melbourne
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($424 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 febbraio 2025.

dom 4/520:50LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 30mChina Southern
dom 18/510:20MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 10/2$1,450
lun 10/321:00LHR - MEL
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
lun 17/320:15MEL - LHR
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,460
mer 5/321:00LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
lun 17/322:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/2$1,469
ven 7/316:55LHR - MEL
2 stops25h 05mRoyal Brunei Airlines
sab 22/313:30MEL - LHR
2 stops28h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,471
lun 16/620:25LHR - MEL
1 stop33h 10mAir China
lun 30/620:00MEL - LHR
1 stop33h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/2$1,511
mar 25/206:35LHR - MEL
2 stops27h 20mTurkish Airlines
lun 3/322:40MEL - LHR
2 stops29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,574
ven 25/422:05LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines
dom 11/513:35MEL - LHR
1 stop39h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,581
mar 4/309:00LHR - MEL
2 stops39h 50mEtihad Airways
gio 10/414:00MEL - LHR
2 stops31h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,651
mer 5/321:25LHR - MEL
1 stop25h 00mMalaysia Airlines
gio 27/300:30MEL - LHR
1 stop25h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,707

Find flights from Heathrow to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Melbourne 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 11 febbraio 2025.

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LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

dom 4/5

20:50-19:20

2 stops37h 30m

Melbourne

dom 18/5

10:20-19:05

1 stop41h 45m

$1,450

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

lun 10/3

21:00-11:00

2 stops51h 00m

Melbourne

lun 17/3

20:15-19:40

2 stops34h 25m

$1,460

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

mer 5/3

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

lun 17/3

22:30-13:55

1 stop26h 25m

$1,469

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

ven 7/3

16:55-05:00

2 stops25h 05m

Melbourne

sab 22/3

13:30-07:20

2 stops28h 50m

$1,471

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

lun 16/6

20:25-14:35

1 stop33h 10m

Melbourne

lun 30/6

20:00-20:30

1 stop33h 30m

$1,511

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

mar 25/2

06:35-20:55

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

lun 3/3

22:40-16:55

2 stops29h 15m

$1,574

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

ven 25/4

22:05-11:35

1 stop28h 30m

Melbourne

dom 11/5

13:35-19:45

1 stop39h 10m

$1,581

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

mar 4/3

09:00-11:50

2 stops39h 50m

Melbourne

gio 10/4

14:00-12:45

2 stops31h 45m

$1,651

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

mer 5/3

21:25-09:25

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

gio 27/3

00:30-15:25

1 stop25h 55m

$1,707

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

mer 5/3

21:00-06:00

2 stops46h 00m

$822

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne 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 London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 LHR to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 febbraio 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 11 febbraio 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand from London to Melbourne to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
731 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

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

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
731 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
731 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,309 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
731 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

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

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
468 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
731 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

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

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
323 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
731 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

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

China Southern
7.6
Good
88 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
731 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

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 Heathrow to Melbourne. 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 London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,450 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Royal Brunei Airlines, starting at $1,469 and $1,471 round-trip. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $851 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from $878 and China Eastern from $884 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Melbourne 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 London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Fly from Heathrow to Melbourne on these airlines

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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Melbourne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Melbourne. 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 11 febbraio 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,001Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,195Average$1,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,244Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,438Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,589Average$2,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,602Average$2,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,665Average$2,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,694Average$1,876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,736Average$2,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,805Average$2,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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