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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport from £425

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MEL
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from London Gatwick to Melbourne are usually found in June or November, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday 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 (MEL). 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 21 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£796

One-way from

£425

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December

Cheapest in

June
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 6/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 05m total
  • London to Melbourne
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5/12
  • 5/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • London to Melbourne
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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 21 November 2024.

Tue 3/1220:20LGW - MEL
2 stops38h 10mChina Southern
Thu 12/1211:25MEL - LGW
1 stop30h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11£834
Thu 5/1210:30LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 5/322:30MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11£843
Tue 17/1206:10LGW - MEL
3 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/112:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£851
Thu 21/1111:40LGW - MEL
2 stops41h 05mAir China
Wed 4/1220:15MEL - LGW
1 stop44h 20mAir China
Deal found 20/11£957
Mon 25/1113:35LGW - MEL
1 stop22h 45mEmirates
Fri 27/1206:15MEL - LGW
1 stop23h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/11£1,001
Thu 5/1216:55LGW - MEL
2 stops41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/300:30MEL - LGW
2 stops32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11£1,009
Thu 21/1108:40LGW - MEL
1 stop28h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 4/1217:10MEL - LGW
1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11£1,246

Find flights from Gatwick to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Melbourne 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 953,013 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 6/2

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£796

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 16/3

06:35-07:25

3 stops37h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 30/3

22:00-07:10

1 stop43h 10m

£810

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 3/12

20:20-21:30

2 stops38h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 12/12

11:25-07:00

1 stop30h 35m

£834

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 21/4

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

21:00-06:35

1 stop42h 35m

£860

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 18/2

06:00-20:55

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

22:40-16:00

2 stops28h 20m

£917

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 12/5

10:15-17:10

1 stop21h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

09:15-06:25

1 stop30h 10m

£927

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 3/3

13:35-23:20

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

03:25-18:25

1 stop26h 00m

£986

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 28/2

09:00-18:25

1 stop22h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

17:10-06:05

1 stop23h 55m

£1,039

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 16/4

14:55-23:30

1 stop23h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 29/4

21:00-13:25

1 stop25h 25m

£1,040

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 5/12

09:10-21:30

3 stops49h 20m

£425

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Travel insights for flights from Gatwick to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Gatwick to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 14 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,117). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,479). 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 21 November 2024.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 21 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Eastern, Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines from London to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,336 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

China Southern
7.7
Good
122 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,915 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at £796, China Eastern will fly you from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £834 and £860, respectively. China Eastern is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £437. Users have also found prices from £438 and £534 on China Eastern and China Southern, respectively.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,117). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,479). 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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Air ChinaCheapest£456Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest£496Average£711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest£560Average£770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£642Average£941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£696Average£894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£781Average£1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£800Average£902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£811Average£1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£820Average£970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£842Average£950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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