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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from $866

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 20/2. 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 (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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,550

One-way from

$866

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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20/2
  • 20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 91h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 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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LondonMelbourne

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?

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.

Booking 42 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Melbourne, such as Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
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Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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 round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,553, 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 China Eastern and Royal Brunei Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,553 and $1,555, respectively. These flights start at 24% 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 Hainan Airlines ($871), Air China ($916), and China Eastern ($924).

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

    The most popular route from London to Melbourne 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?

    The most popular stopover on flights from London to Melbourne is Doha. London to Melbourne flights stop in Dubai the next most.

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

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa can be accessed by travelling approximately 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent 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 London to Melbourne flights?

    Of the flights from London to Melbourne that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Guangzhou.

  • 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

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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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