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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £360

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to London Gatwick are usually found in October or May, 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 (MEL) 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£763

One-way from

£360

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£1,278
Air China
  • Air China
  • 2/6-16/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 82h 10m total
  • Melbourne to London
25/4
  • 25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • Melbourne to London
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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 17 January 2025.

Mon 2/610:20MEL - LGW
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/612:35LGW - MEL
1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£763
Mon 10/222:40MEL - LGW
2 stops33h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/216:55LGW - MEL
2 stops41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1£770
Mon 10/222:30MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 24/210:30LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1£773
Wed 7/520:00MEL - LGW
2 stops43h 55mAir China
Fri 30/512:35LGW - MEL
1 stop41h 00mAir China
Deal found 16/1£780
Wed 7/509:15MEL - LGW
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 28/510:15LGW - MEL
1 stop25h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1£784
Thu 5/610:20MEL - LGW
2 stops65h 00mChina Southern
Sat 28/621:20LGW - MEL
2 stops50h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1£806
Thu 17/715:15MEL - LGW
1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 14/814:55LGW - MEL
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1£887

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 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

10:20-18:30

2 stops41h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 16/6

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

£763

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 24/2

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

£768

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

22:40-21:30

2 stops33h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 11/3

06:00-20:55

2 stops27h 55m

£769

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

20:00-06:55

2 stops43h 55m

London Gatwick

Fri 30/5

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

£780

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

09:15-06:25

1 stop30h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/6

10:15-20:35

1 stop25h 20m

£785

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

10:20-18:30

2 stops41h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 30/6

12:00-08:40

1 stop35h 40m

£844

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

16:15-06:40

1 stop24h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 30/4

14:55-23:30

1 stop23h 35m

£888

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 25/4

20:20-12:30

2 stops49h 10m

£360

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 23/6

20:00-06:35

1 stop43h 35m

£391

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£404

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Gatwick

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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 Airport 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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 17 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport 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 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Southern from Melbourne to London by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7.5
Good
434 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7.4
Good
85 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£768), Turkish Airlines (£769), and Air China (£780) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport. China Eastern is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £391. Users have also found prices from £404 and £409 on China Eastern and China Southern, respectively.

  • 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 Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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