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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from £388

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to London Gatwick are usually found in October or August, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Gatwick (LGW). 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 20 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£804

One-way from

£388

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£1,445
Air China
  • Air China
  • 19/5-9/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 40m total
  • Melbourne to London
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • Melbourne to London
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 December 2024.

Tue 24/1212:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 9/110:30LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/12£1,289
Mon 23/1215:35MEL - LGW
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1207:05LGW - MEL
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,330
Tue 24/1220:55AVV - LGW
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1209:40LGW - AVV
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,343
Tue 24/1203:25MEL - LGW
2 stops50h 00mEmirates
Wed 1/109:40LGW - MEL
2 stops33h 00mEmirates
Deal found 20/12£1,383
Fri 27/1223:30MEL - LGW
2 stops28h 50mChina Southern
Sat 11/120:25LGW - MEL
2 stops38h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 19/12£1,455
Mon 30/1222:40MEL - LGW
1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 17/105:55LGW - MEL
2 stops60h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/12£1,632
Fri 27/1217:10MEL - LGW
1 stop23h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 19/208:40LGW - MEL
1 stop22h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/12£1,689
Mon 23/1217:10MEL - LGW
1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 29/1208:45LGW - MEL
1 stop22h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12£1,728
Fri 27/1215:35MEL - LGW
2 stops37h 15mSWISS
Wed 19/218:45LGW - MEL
2 stops25h 25mSWISS
Deal found 19/12£1,767
Sat 21/1220:55AVV - LGW
2 stops32h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 3/113:35LGW - AVV
2 stops31h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/12£7,132

Find flights from Melbourne to Gatwick within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Gatwick 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 20 December 2024.

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MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

10:20-07:10

1 stop29h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 9/6

11:45-14:35

2 stops41h 50m

£804

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 8/3

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 10/4

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

£806

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

20:50-16:15

2 stops28h 25m

London Gatwick

Sat 10/5

22:40-18:55

2 stops35h 15m

£808

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

09:15-06:25

1 stop30h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 28/5

10:15-20:35

1 stop25h 20m

£816

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

20:00-06:35

1 stop43h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 4/6

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

£820

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 8/4

21:00-07:00

1 stop43h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 13/5

11:50-08:40

1 stop35h 50m

£828

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 9/2

17:10-06:05

1 stop23h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 24/2

09:50-18:25

1 stop21h 35m

£895

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

15:40-17:55

2 stops35h 15m

London Gatwick

Wed 28/5

18:35-05:55

2 stops26h 20m

£919

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 2/2

22:30-11:40

1 stop24h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 9/2

13:35-23:20

1 stop22h 45m

£922

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 8/3

14:55-14:00

2 stops34h 05m

London Gatwick

Thu 10/4

11:35-14:10

2 stops41h 35m

£1,074

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Gatwick

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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 MEL to LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Gatwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 December 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 20 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Eastern, Turkish Airlines and China Southern from Melbourne to London to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

8.1
Very Good
1,330 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

7.6
Good
1,603 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

7.5
Good
3,788 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

7.5
Good
808 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £806 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines, starting at £808 and £818 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £388. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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£691Average£907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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