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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from $727

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Melbourne are usually found in May or March, booked 56 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 (ME1). 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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,338

One-way from

$738

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,019
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/6-25/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 76h 55m total
  • London to Melbourne
Beijing Capital Airlines
  • Beijing Capital Airlines
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 05m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($347 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 12 April 2025.

Wed 18/622:10LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 10mChina Southern
Wed 25/610:20MEL - LHR
2 stops40h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 10/4$1,338
Fri 6/622:05LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sun 22/613:35MEL - LHR
1 stop39h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 10/4$1,345
Sat 17/521:20LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 1/611:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4$1,346
Fri 9/522:00LHR - MEL
2 stops31h 05mHainan Airlines
Sun 18/519:45MEL - LHR
2 stops32h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/4$1,354
Fri 9/511:35LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 25mChina Eastern
Fri 16/511:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4$1,354
Sun 11/519:00LGW - MEL
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/511:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,364
Fri 9/522:40LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 55mAir China
Fri 16/520:00MEL - LHR
1 stop33h 30mAir China
Deal found 11/4$1,366
Sat 31/521:30LGW - MEL
2 stops60h 50mChina Southern
Mon 23/610:20MEL - LGW
2 stops41h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 11/4$1,370
Sat 5/720:45LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 10mAir India
Sun 27/719:35MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 25mAir India
Deal found 10/4$1,398
Wed 7/517:15LHR - MEL
2 stops27h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 17/512:30MEL - LHR
2 stops26h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 10/4$1,428
Fri 9/522:05LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/513:00MEL - LHR
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$1,473
Sat 17/507:30STN - MEL
3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/612:05MEL - STN
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,529

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 12 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 18/6

22:10-19:20

1 stop36h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 25/6

10:20-18:05

2 stops40h 45m

$1,338

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 6/6

22:05-11:35

1 stop28h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 22/6

13:35-19:45

1 stop39h 10m

$1,345

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 17/5

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

$1,346

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 9/5

22:00-14:05

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

19:45-19:30

2 stops32h 45m

$1,354

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 1/5

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,354

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 9/5

22:40-14:35

1 stop30h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

20:00-20:30

1 stop33h 30m

$1,366

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 6/5

21:30-08:40

2 stops50h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

10:20-18:30

2 stops41h 10m

$1,367

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 5/7

20:45-17:55

1 stop36h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

19:35-19:00

1 stop32h 25m

$1,398

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Thu 8/5

12:25-09:00

3 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

13:00-15:40

3 stops35h 40m

$1,414

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

17:15-05:30

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

12:30-06:25

2 stops26h 55m

$1,428

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from London to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Melbourne

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Melbourne. 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 to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from London to Melbourne 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 12 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to Melbourne 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?

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 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 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 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, 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 12 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Melbourne, such as China Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Singapore Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $1,338, China Southern will fly you from London to Melbourne and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Beijing Capital Airlines and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,345 and $1,346, respectively. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Melbourne are Beijing Capital Airlines ($738), Hainan Airlines ($812), and Singapore Airlines ($842).

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

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

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  • 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from London to Melbourne 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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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Melbourne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London 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 12 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,014Average$2,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,250Average$1,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,296Average$1,725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,416Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,582Average$2,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,591Average$2,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,643Average$2,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,701Average$1,884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,740Average$2,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,744Average$2,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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