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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne Airport from $787

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from London to Melbourne are usually found in May or March, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from London to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,402

One-way from

$787

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,787
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • London to Melbourne
1/4
  • 1/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 15m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($376 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from London to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 3/321:00LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 20/322:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$1,402
Sun 11/519:15LHR - MEL
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/613:35MEL - LHR
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,409
Tue 25/310:30LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 12/412:00MEL - LGW
2 stops37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$1,416
Mon 12/521:00LHR - MEL
2 stops50h 40mChina Southern
Sun 25/510:20MEL - LHR
2 stops40h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$1,417
Fri 7/321:00LHR - MEL
2 stops31h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 9/320:45MEL - LHR
2 stops32h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,424
Thu 20/313:20LGW - MEL
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/306:45MEL - LGW
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,430
Fri 7/316:55LHR - MEL
2 stops25h 05mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 27/313:30MEL - LHR
2 stops28h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,469
Mon 31/322:30LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 05mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sun 13/413:35MEL - LHR
1 stop39h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,485
Thu 13/316:55LGW - MEL
2 stops41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 26/322:40MEL - LGW
2 stops33h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,488
Sat 10/509:45LHR - MEL
1 stop23h 10mAir India
Wed 28/519:35MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 25mAir India
Deal found 20/2$1,494
Thu 13/311:30LHR - MEL
2 stops46h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 26/322:40MEL - LHR
2 stops27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,532
Tue 4/320:20LGW - MEL
2 stops50h 25mChina Southern
Fri 21/323:30MEL - LGW
2 stops28h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$1,532

Find flights from London to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 21 February 2025.

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

22:30-13:55

1 stop26h 25m

$1,402

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 25/3

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 12/4

12:00-16:00

2 stops37h 00m

$1,416

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

21:00-08:40

2 stops50h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

10:20-18:05

2 stops40h 45m

$1,417

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 7/3

21:00-15:10

2 stops31h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

20:45-17:55

2 stops32h 10m

$1,424

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 19/3

20:25-15:45

1 stop32h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

20:00-20:30

1 stop33h 30m

$1,430

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 20/3

13:20-10:00

3 stops33h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 27/3

06:45-06:30

2 stops34h 45m

$1,430

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 7/3

21:40-09:35

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

22:45-18:40

2 stops53h 55m

$1,456

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 31/3

22:30-12:35

1 stop28h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 13/4

13:35-19:45

1 stop39h 10m

$1,485

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 13/3

16:55-20:55

2 stops41h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

22:40-21:30

2 stops33h 50m

$1,488

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 10/5

09:45-17:55

1 stop23h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

19:35-19:00

1 stop32h 25m

$1,494

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Best time to book a flight from London to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from London to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from London to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from London 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 LON to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 21 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to Melbourne Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Melbourne 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 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 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with ANA, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from London to Melbourne have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very Good

Food

7.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Food

7.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Food

7.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Food

7.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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 to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Melbourne Airport is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,402 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and Hainan Airlines, starting at $1,417 and $1,424 round-trip. You may be able to fly from London to Melbourne Airport for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hainan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $867. Air India flights start at $883 while deals on Air China start at $889 one-way.

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

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

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

    Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, or Burj Khalifa can do so by travelling 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about $39 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from London 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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Air ChinaCheapest$686Average$1,695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,175Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,224Average$1,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,414Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,520Average$2,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,563Average$2,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,638Average$2,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,666Average$1,792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,708Average$2,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,776Average$2,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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