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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne from £434

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MEL
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from London Gatwick to Melbourne are usually found in November or June, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£796

One-way from

£434

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,463
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 10/2-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 05m total
  • London to Melbourne
11/3
  • 11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • London to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Thu 26/1215:55LGW - MEL
3 stops107h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/122:30MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,049
Wed 25/1210:30LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
Wed 15/122:30MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/12£1,099
Sun 29/1211:35LGW - MEL
1 stop41h 10mAir China
Fri 24/120:15MEL - LGW
1 stop44h 20mAir China
Deal found 19/12£1,194
Mon 30/1219:55LGW - AVV
3 stops64h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/106:00AVV - LGW
3 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12£1,440
Sat 28/1216:55LGW - MEL
2 stops41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 13/122:40MEL - LGW
2 stops33h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/12£1,501
Tue 31/1208:40LGW - MEL
1 stop28h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 30/117:10MEL - LGW
1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/12£1,511
Thu 26/1209:40LGW - MEL
1 stop26h 40mEmirates
Sun 19/106:15MEL - LGW
1 stop23h 10mEmirates
Deal found 18/12£1,602
Sat 28/1208:55LGW - MEL
1 stop22h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 24/117:10MEL - LGW
1 stop23h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/12£1,631
Sat 28/1220:25LGW - MEL
2 stops38h 05mChina Southern
Tue 7/123:30MEL - LGW
1 stop42h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 19/12£1,731
Wed 25/1220:25LGW - AVV
2 stops30h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 7/116:20AVV - LGW
2 stops30h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/12£7,650
Sun 22/1209:40LGW - AVV
2 stops34h 55mEmirates
Mon 6/110:25AVV - LGW
2 stops36h 15mEmirates
Deal found 17/12£7,802

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LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 10/2

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£796

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 18/5

10:15-07:25

1 stop36h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

20:00-06:55

2 stops43h 55m

£798

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 19/4

12:00-19:20

1 stop22h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

10:20-07:00

1 stop29h 40m

£866

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 21/4

10:15-20:35

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

09:15-06:25

1 stop30h 10m

£910

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 2/3

05:50-05:40

2 stops36h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

07:45-09:20

2 stops36h 35m

£919

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 10/2

09:40-23:20

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

03:25-18:25

1 stop26h 00m

£935

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Sun 5/1

09:05-23:15

3 stops51h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 11/1

20:55-08:25

3 stops94h 30m

£1,223

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Mon 13/1

09:40-23:15

2 stops26h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 13/2

16:20-11:40

2 stops30h 20m

£7,430

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Fri 17/1

09:40-07:35

2 stops34h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 24/1

10:25-11:40

2 stops36h 15m

£7,572

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 11/3

10:10-10:00

2 stops36h 50m

£434

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Travel insights for flights from Gatwick to Melbourne

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

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

The best time to book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne is 14 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 London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne (average of £1,121). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,488). 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 LGW to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 13 October 2024.

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

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, China Eastern and Turkish Airlines from London to Melbourne 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
3,410 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.5
Good
809 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

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

    China Eastern, at £796, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include China Southern and Singapore Airlines. You may be able to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne are China Eastern (£435), Air China (£438), and China Southern (£543).

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne (average of £1,121). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,488). 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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