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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne Airport from $863

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from London to Melbourne are usually found in May or November, booked 87 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,550

One-way from

$863

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,364
7/3-17/3
  • 7/3-17/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 68h 25m total
  • London to Melbourne
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • London to Melbourne
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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 17 January 2025.

Fri 7/311:40LGW - MEL
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/306:15MEL - LGW
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,550
Wed 12/322:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Wed 30/410:20MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1$1,553
Wed 12/310:30LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
Wed 30/421:30MEL - LGW
1 stop42h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$1,553
Fri 21/316:55LHR - MEL
2 stops25h 05mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 5/413:30MEL - LHR
2 stops26h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,555
Sat 1/316:55LGW - MEL
2 stops41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 22/322:40MEL - LGW
2 stops28h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,556
Sun 16/219:55LHR - MEL
2 stops55h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/211:25MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,558
Wed 5/221:00LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Wed 26/222:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$1,567
Sat 1/320:55LHR - MEL
1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 15/318:15MEL - LHR
1 stop23h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,584
Fri 7/306:35LHR - MEL
2 stops27h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/322:40MEL - LHR
2 stops33h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,600
Tue 25/211:00LHR - MEL
1 stop25h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/300:45MEL - LHR
1 stop27h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1$1,604
Sun 1/609:25LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 30/618:25MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,611
Mon 27/1021:15LHR - MEL
1 stop27h 50mChina Airlines
Sun 9/1123:20MEL - LHR
1 stop28h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,637

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 17 January 2025.

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LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 7/3

11:40-07:25

2 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

06:15-06:55

3 stops35h 40m

$1,550

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

22:00-21:30

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

10:20-19:05

1 stop41h 45m

$1,553

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 12/3

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

21:30-06:40

1 stop42h 10m

$1,553

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 21/3

16:55-05:00

2 stops25h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 5/4

13:30-06:25

2 stops26h 55m

$1,555

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 1/3

16:55-20:55

2 stops41h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

22:40-16:00

2 stops28h 20m

$1,556

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 16/2

19:55-14:45

2 stops55h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 27/2

11:25-18:15

1 stop41h 50m

$1,558

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 5/2

21:00-14:05

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 26/2

22:30-13:55

1 stop26h 25m

$1,567

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 1/3

20:55-16:55

1 stop33h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

18:15-06:45

1 stop23h 30m

$1,584

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 7/3

06:35-20:55

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

22:40-21:05

2 stops33h 25m

$1,600

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

11:00-23:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

00:45-17:20

1 stop27h 35m

$1,604

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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 10 January 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways from London to Melbourne have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
36 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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 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 $1,553 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Royal Brunei Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at $1,555 and $1,556 round-trip. You may be able to fly from London to Melbourne Airport for 24% 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 $869. Air China flights start at $916 while deals on China Eastern start at $924 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from London to Melbourne Airport is London Heathrow - Melbourne. You may also consider London Gatwick - Melbourne or London Stansted - Melbourne.

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

    Of the flights from London to Melbourne Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha. Dubai follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on London to Melbourne Airport flights.

  • 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 $55 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Flights departing from London and landing in Melbourne Airport stopover in Guangzhou least frequently.

  • 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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China EasternCheapest$1,006Average$1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,011Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,206Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,452Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,703Average$2,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,710Average$1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,749Average$2,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,753Average$2,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,823Average$2,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,909Average$2,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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