What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Melbourne . Flying to Melbourne in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Beijing Capital Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?

Melbourne is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne. One-way flights to Melbourne typically cost £18, while return flights cost around £46.

How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £145, however they can be found for as little as £61.

Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, London offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 55 minutes).

Does Melbourne have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0.0 mi away from Melbourne).

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Flights to Melbourne in 2025

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Popular in	December
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Average price	£959

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64h 25m total
London to Melbourne

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Mon 5/511:35LGW - MEL

1 stop36h 25mChina Eastern

Mon 12/512:00MEL - LGW

2 stops36h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/4£634

Sun 11/522:10LHR - MEL

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Tue 27/510:20MEL - LHR

2 stops38h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 13/4£635

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1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern

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Deal found 14/4£636

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1 stop28h 05mBeijing Capital Airlines

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1 stop39h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 14/4£652

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2 stops42h 20mAir China

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2 stops43h 55mAir China

Deal found 13/4£657

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Deal found 14/4£660

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1 stop32h 45mHainan Airlines

Deal found 13/4£672

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Deal found 13/4£683

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Deal found 14/4£700

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2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4£707

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3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4£722

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Sun 11/522:10LHR - MEL

1 stop25h 30mChina Southern

Tue 27/510:20MEL - LHR

2 stops38h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 14/4£634

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1 stop36h 25mChina Eastern

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2 stops36h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/4£634

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1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines

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1 stop39h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 14/4£649

Fri 9/511:15LGW - MEL

2 stops42h 20mAir China

Fri 16/520:00MEL - LGW

2 stops43h 55mAir China

Deal found 13/4£657

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2 stops31h 05mHainan Airlines

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2 stops32h 45mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/4£662

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1 stop36h 20mAir India

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1 stop44h 55mAir India

Deal found 14/4£679

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2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/513:00MEL - LGW

2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4£707

Sat 20/918:20LHR - MEL

2 stops33h 45mCathay Pacific

Fri 3/1014:25MEL - LHR

1 stop33h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4£727

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2 stops27h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Thu 9/1013:30MEL - LHR

2 stops26h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 14/4£781

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2 stops53h 20mEtihad Airways

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2 stops35h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/4£809

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2 stops28h 55mTurkish Airlines

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2 stops27h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/4£835

Mon 6/1021:10LHR - MEL

1 stop28h 30mChina Airlines

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1 stop28h 40mChina Airlines

Deal found 14/4£856

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Sun 20/421:45LHR - MEL

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2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4£1,063

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1 stop35h 40mAmerican Airlines

Wed 16/711:55MEL - LHR

1 stop31h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4£1,074

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2 stops28h 55mTurkish Airlines

Wed 16/721:20MEL - LGW

2 stops34h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/4£1,077

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1 stop22h 20mEmirates

Wed 16/722:55MEL - LGW

1 stop22h 40mEmirates

Deal found 14/4£1,087

Mon 21/421:20LHR - MEL

2 stops51h 40mChina Eastern

Mon 26/511:00MEL - LHR

1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/4£952

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1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4£1,005

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1 stop33h 25mLufthansa

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Deal found 14/4£1,033

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1 stop21h 05mEtihad Airways

Sat 10/508:30MEL - LHR

2 stops37h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/4£995

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1 stop33h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/509:30MEL - LHR

2 stops30h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4£1,064

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1 stop28h 30mHainan Airlines

Tue 6/519:45MEL - LHR

1 stop32h 45mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/4£1,004

One-way flights to Melbourne Airport
Search for one-way flight options to Melbourne Airport. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Thu 15/515:50STN - MEL

2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4£349

Tue 6/521:20LGW - MEL

2 stops56h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4£350

Fri 16/522:05LHR - MEL

1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 14/4£357

Tue 16/919:10LHR - MEL

2 stops58h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£358

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2 stops42h 20mAir China

Deal found 12/4£408

Mon 19/510:15LGW - MEL

1 stop25h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/4£426

Fri 9/522:00LHR - MEL

2 stops31h 05mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/4£427

Mon 11/809:45LHR - MEL

1 stop23h 10mAir India

Deal found 14/4£431

Wed 14/507:15LCY - MEL

2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£449

Fri 9/518:40LGW - MEL

1 stop29h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/4£455

Wed 10/921:00LHR - MEL

2 stops37h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 13/4£460

Sun 11/522:05LHR - MEL

2 stops55h 30mAir China

Deal found 14/4£466

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21:30-19:20

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10:20-18:30

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22:00-14:05

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19:45-19:30

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09:45-18:55

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Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne Airport

When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from London to Melbourne takes 22 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Melbourne from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Melbourne are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

Singapore Airlines

From £1,005

Qatar Airways

From £1,057

Etihad Airways

From £992

Emirates

From £1,199

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Melbourne are Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern and Hainan Airlines.

Rainfall in Melbourne 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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown China Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Singapore Airlines to Melbourne to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Hainan Airlines

8.1

Very Good

37 reviews

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,197 reviews

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

KLM

7.8

Good

1,323 reviews

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

FAQs about flying to Melbourne

Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Beijing Capital Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?
Melbourne is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne. One-way flights to Melbourne typically cost £18, while return flights cost around £46.
How much is a return flight to Melbourne?
A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £145, however they can be found for as little as £61.
Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, London offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 55 minutes).
Does Melbourne have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Melbourne?
Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0.0 mi away from Melbourne).

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