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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Melbourne from $860

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MEL
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from United Kingdom (GB0) 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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,538

One-way from

$861
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 17/2-24/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 80h 35m total
  • United Kingdom to Melbourne
Air China
  • Air China
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 41h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Melbourne

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

Mon 17/217:50LHR - MEL
2 stops54h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 24/222:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/1$1,538
Thu 20/316:55LGW - MEL
2 stops41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 30/420:50MEL - LGW
2 stops28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,540
Wed 15/1021:10LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 30mChina Airlines
Sun 2/1123:20MEL - LHR
1 stop28h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,545
Tue 4/210:30LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 28/212:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/1$1,545
Tue 4/322:05LHR - MEL
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 24/300:45MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/1$1,551
Wed 19/217:00LHR - MEL
1 stop25h 00mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 1/313:30MEL - LHR
1 stop28h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,554
Thu 6/307:05LHR - MEL
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/320:15MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,556
Sat 8/311:40LGW - MEL
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/321:30MEL - LGW
2 stops69h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,562
Mon 21/420:50LHR - MEL
2 stops50h 50mChina Southern
Mon 16/610:20MEL - LHR
2 stops40h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 20/1$1,569
Mon 3/322:35LHR - MEL
1 stop35h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 29/322:40MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,574
Fri 2/511:15LGW - MEL
2 stops42h 20mAir China
Wed 14/520:00MEL - LGW
2 stops43h 55mAir China
Deal found 21/1$1,591
Sun 9/321:25LHR - MEL
1 stop25h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 15/300:30MEL - LHR
1 stop25h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,619

Find flights from United Kingdom to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 January 2025.

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LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 17/2

17:50-11:00

2 stops54h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 24/2

22:30-13:55

1 stop26h 25m

$1,538

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 4/3

06:00-20:55

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

22:40-16:00

2 stops28h 20m

$1,538

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 4/2

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

12:00-14:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,545

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 4/3

22:05-12:30

1 stop27h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

00:45-20:10

1 stop30h 25m

$1,551

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 19/2

17:00-05:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

13:30-07:20

1 stop28h 50m

$1,554

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 6/3

07:05-11:40

3 stops41h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

20:15-15:55

1 stop30h 40m

$1,556

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 8/3

11:40-15:45

2 stops41h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

21:30-08:20

2 stops69h 50m

$1,562

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 21/4

20:50-08:40

2 stops50h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 16/6

10:20-18:05

2 stops40h 45m

$1,569

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

22:35-20:55

1 stop35h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 29/3

22:40-14:05

1 stop26h 25m

$1,574

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 2/5

11:15-14:35

2 stops42h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

20:00-06:55

2 stops43h 55m

$1,591

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from United Kingdom to Melbourne

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Melbourne?

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

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 January 2025.

When flying from United Kingdom to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 21 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Royal Brunei Airlines and China Southern from United Kingdom to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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?

8.4
Very Good
852 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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?

8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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?

8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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?

8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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 United Kingdom 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 to fly from United Kingdom to Melbourne one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $861 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $869 and Singapore Airlines from $892 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Melbourne?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Melbourne?

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom 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 21 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,003Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,008Average$1,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,203Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,447Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,615Average$2,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,655Average$1,878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,698Average$2,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,705Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,716Average$2,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,747Average$2,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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