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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London from £293

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LON
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to London are usually found in February or October, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to London (LON). 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£677

One-way from

£293

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£811
11/5-19/5
  • 11/5-19/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 64h 25m total
  • Melbourne to London
17/5
  • 17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • Melbourne to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£72 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to London

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Sun 11/521:30MEL - LGW
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/514:00LGW - MEL
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£677
Fri 16/511:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 26/518:05LGW - MEL
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/3£679
Thu 29/521:30MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 12/621:20LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/3£683
Sun 8/619:45MEL - LHR
2 stops32h 45mHainan Airlines
Fri 27/622:00LHR - MEL
2 stops31h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/3£691
Sun 18/513:35MEL - LHR
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/522:00LHR - MEL
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£693
Thu 15/510:20MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 40mChina Southern
Sun 18/521:00LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 25/3£704
Sat 18/1022:20MEL - LGW
2 stops45h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/1006:00LGW - MEL
2 stops26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3£724
Mon 5/523:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 17/521:35LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/3£726
Thu 15/512:30MEL - STN
3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/607:05STN - MEL
3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£746
Wed 1/1023:35MEL - LHR
1 stop28h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1120:35LHR - MEL
1 stop24h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/3£748
Wed 28/520:00MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 35mAir China
Wed 10/911:15LGW - MEL
2 stops42h 20mAir China
Deal found 26/3£754
Sat 18/1022:20MEL - LHR
2 stops48h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/1006:35LHR - MEL
2 stops25h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3£755

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to London 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 27 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to London that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

21:30-22:25

3 stops33h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 19/5

14:00-05:30

2 stops30h 30m

£677

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 26/5

18:05-09:00

1 stop29h 55m

£679

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

20:00-06:35

1 stop43h 35m

London Gatwick

Fri 6/6

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

£680

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Thu 29/5

21:30-18:40

1 stop30h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/6

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

£683

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

19:45-19:30

2 stops32h 45m

London Heathrow

Fri 27/6

22:00-14:05

2 stops31h 05m

£691

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

13:35-19:45

1 stop39h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

22:00-14:05

2 stops31h 05m

£693

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

10:20-19:00

1 stop41h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 18/5

21:00-19:20

2 stops37h 20m

£704

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

23:30-16:35

1 stop26h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 17/5

21:35-19:15

1 stop36h 40m

£726

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

21:20-16:15

2 stops27h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 16/6

14:00-19:25

2 stops44h 25m

£745

MelbourneLondon

MEL - STN

MELSTN

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

12:30-23:10

3 stops43h 40m

London Stansted

Thu 19/6

07:05-09:20

3 stops41h 15m

£746

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to London

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to London

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to London. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to London may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of £112). Flying from Melbourne to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 March 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Melbourne to London by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to London. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to London flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in London by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London 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 when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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 London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 27 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, China Airlines and Singapore Airlines from Melbourne to London. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Subhendu,Jul 2024

HND - LAX

The entertainment system was not usable since th eearphones/headphones were not available

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Subhendu,Jul 2024

HND - LAX

The entertainment system was not usable since th eearphones/headphones were not available

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Subhendu,Jul 2024

HND - LAX

The entertainment system was not usable since th eearphones/headphones were not available

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Subhendu,Jul 2024

HND - LAX

The entertainment system was not usable since th eearphones/headphones were not available

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Subhendu,Jul 2024

HND - LAX

The entertainment system was not usable since th eearphones/headphones were not available

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Subhendu,Jul 2024

HND - LAX

The entertainment system was not usable since th eearphones/headphones were not available

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£679), Air China (£680), and Hainan Airlines (£691) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to London. 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 to London one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £310 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from £312 and China Southern from £318 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to London 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of £112). Flying from Melbourne to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to London. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£537Average£788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£572Average£1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest£577Average£824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£607Average£925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest£640Average£1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£673Average£814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£673Average£828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£719Average£1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£741Average£904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£784Average£1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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