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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London from £298

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LON
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to London are usually found in October or February, booked 53 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 (MEL) 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 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£661

One-way from

£298

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£913
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 00m total
  • Melbourne to London
26/5
  • 26/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 40m 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 (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 16 April 2025.

Sat 3/511:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 20/521:20LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4£661
Sun 19/1011:20MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
Sat 1/1120:25LGW - MEL
2 stops38h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 14/4£661
Thu 23/1011:20MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 40mChina Southern
Mon 3/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/4£662
Thu 8/511:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 30/518:40LGW - MEL
1 stop29h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/4£666
Fri 30/520:00MEL - LHR
1 stop33h 30mAir China
Fri 6/620:25LHR - MEL
1 stop33h 10mAir China
Deal found 15/4£670
Sat 15/1120:15MEL - LGW
2 stops45h 40mAir China
Mon 8/1211:40LGW - MEL
2 stops41h 05mAir China
Deal found 14/4£676
Sun 25/513:35MEL - LHR
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/522:00LHR - MEL
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£686
Mon 2/623:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 16/621:35LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/4£694
Mon 21/721:45MEL - LGW
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/810:55LGW - MEL
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£724
Mon 2/621:20MEL - LGW
2 stops45h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/605:30LGW - MEL
2 stops28h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4£726
Thu 8/513:00MEL - LTN
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/515:40LTN - MEL
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£748
Mon 13/1022:20MEL - LHR
2 stops45h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 28/1006:35LHR - MEL
2 stops25h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4£759

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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 16 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to London that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sat 3/5

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/5

21:20-12:40

1 stop30h 20m

£661

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

11:00-15:10

1 stop37h 10m

London Gatwick

Fri 30/5

18:40-09:00

1 stop29h 20m

£666

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

20:00-20:30

1 stop33h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 6/6

20:25-14:35

1 stop33h 10m

£670

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

13:35-19:45

1 stop39h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

22:00-14:05

2 stops31h 05m

£686

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

23:30-16:35

1 stop26h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/6

21:35-19:15

1 stop36h 40m

£694

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

21:00-18:30

2 stops30h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 20/5

21:30-19:20

2 stops60h 50m

£699

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

10:20-19:00

1 stop41h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/6

22:10-19:20

1 stop36h 10m

£716

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

21:45-22:20

2 stops33h 35m

London Gatwick

Fri 29/8

10:55-05:30

2 stops33h 35m

£724

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

21:20-09:55

2 stops45h 35m

London Gatwick

Sun 8/6

05:30-19:25

2 stops28h 55m

£726

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

20:00-06:55

2 stops43h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 16/6

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

£733

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 Airport to London

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to London, you should look to book at least 53 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 Airport to London?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London (average of £112). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 16 April 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 16 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, China Airlines and Hainan Airlines from Melbourne to London have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

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 Airport to London round-trip?

    China Eastern, at £661, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to London.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Air China and Malaysia Airlines. Users have found that China Eastern is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £299 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from £306 and Air China from £309 one-way.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London (average of £112). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£524Average£769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£558Average£1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest£564Average£805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£593Average£904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest£625Average£1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£629Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£657Average£808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£702Average£1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£724Average£883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£765Average£1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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