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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from £335

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
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 31 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£719

One-way from

£335

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£1,255
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 12/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Melbourne to London
30/3
  • 30/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Melbourne to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£134 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Gatwick

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 31 January 2025.

Mon 12/511:00MEL - LGW
1 stop28h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 2/618:05LGW - MEL
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/1£719
Thu 13/306:00AVV - LGW
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/311:35LGW - AVV
2 stops49h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£727
Sun 2/313:35MEL - LGW
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/314:30LGW - MEL
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£730
Mon 12/520:50MEL - LGW
2 stops28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/622:40LGW - MEL
2 stops35h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1£742
Thu 29/510:20MEL - LGW
2 stops65h 00mChina Southern
Fri 20/612:00LGW - MEL
1 stop35h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 30/1£792
Wed 7/509:15MEL - LGW
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 28/510:15LGW - MEL
1 stop25h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 31/1£821
Thu 13/317:10MEL - LGW
1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 7/414:55LGW - MEL
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/1£841
Fri 22/820:00MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 35mAir China
Sat 13/912:35LGW - MEL
1 stop41h 00mAir China
Deal found 30/1£860
Tue 21/1015:25MEL - LGW
2 stops36h 25mSWISS
Wed 12/1118:45LGW - MEL
2 stops25h 25mSWISS
Deal found 29/1£903
Sat 17/516:40AVV - LGW
2 stops28h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 21/621:45LGW - AVV
2 stops27h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/1£11,690

Find flights from Melbourne to Gatwick within your budget

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MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/6

18:05-09:00

1 stop29h 55m

£719

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 13/3

06:00-06:30

2 stops35h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 31/3

11:35-22:50

2 stops49h 15m

£727

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

20:50-16:15

2 stops28h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 9/6

22:40-18:55

2 stops35h 15m

£742

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

22:50-21:30

3 stops33h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 17/3

06:00-04:15

2 stops35h 15m

£755

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 29/5

10:20-18:20

2 stops65h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 20/6

12:00-08:40

1 stop35h 40m

£792

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

£822

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

17:10-06:05

1 stop23h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 7/4

14:55-23:30

1 stop23h 35m

£841

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 29/6

20:00-06:35

1 stop43h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 6/8

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

£862

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

03:25-18:25

2 stops26h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/3

20:25-06:25

1 stop23h 00m

£952

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

09:15-17:55

2 stops41h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 4/6

18:35-20:35

2 stops41h 00m

£959

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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 24 January 2025.

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 31 January 2025.

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 31 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £719 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and China Southern, starting at £742 and £792 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for 29% 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 Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £338. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and China Southern, 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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