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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport from £442

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from London Heathrow to Melbourne are usually found in May or October, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£790

One-way from

£442

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,215
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 12/3-30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 15m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • London to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sun 16/219:55LHR - MEL
2 stops55h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/211:25MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£790
Fri 21/316:55LHR - MEL
2 stops25h 05mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 5/413:30MEL - LHR
2 stops26h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 17/1£790
Tue 25/220:15LHR - MEL
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/300:45MEL - LHR
1 stop27h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/1£794
Wed 5/221:00LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Wed 26/222:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1£797
Tue 1/420:50LHR - MEL
2 stops26h 50mChina Southern
Mon 19/510:20MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1£801
Sat 1/320:55LHR - MEL
1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 15/318:15MEL - LHR
1 stop23h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1£805
Fri 7/306:35LHR - MEL
2 stops27h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/322:40MEL - LHR
2 stops33h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1£813
Sun 1/609:25LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 30/618:25MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1£819
Mon 27/1021:15LHR - MEL
1 stop27h 50mChina Airlines
Sun 9/1123:20MEL - LHR
1 stop28h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 17/1£832
Fri 28/210:25LHR - MEL
1 stop23h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 14/300:30MEL - LHR
1 stop25h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/1£833
Sun 19/1021:05LHR - MEL
1 stop35h 35mAir India
Tue 11/1109:30MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 05mAir India
Deal found 15/1£835
Sun 16/220:25LHR - MEL
1 stop32h 20mAir China
Sun 23/220:15MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Deal found 17/1£842

Find flights from Heathrow to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

22:00-21:30

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

10:20-19:05

1 stop41h 45m

£790

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

21:30-10:55

1 stop26h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

22:35-18:15

3 stops30h 40m

£790

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 19/2

17:00-05:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

13:30-07:20

1 stop28h 50m

£796

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 5/2

21:00-14:05

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 26/2

22:30-13:55

1 stop26h 25m

£797

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 1/3

20:55-16:55

1 stop33h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

18:15-06:45

1 stop23h 30m

£805

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 7/3

06:35-20:55

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

22:40-21:05

2 stops33h 25m

£813

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

11:00-23:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

00:45-17:20

1 stop27h 35m

£816

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 1/6

09:25-20:35

1 stop26h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 30/6

18:25-15:45

1 stop30h 20m

£819

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 16/2

20:25-15:45

1 stop32h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 23/2

20:15-17:50

1 stop32h 35m

£853

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 17/3

11:00-09:25

1 stop35h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

00:30-17:05

1 stop25h 35m

£857

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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 LHR to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 17 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings 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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Melbourne, such as Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
36 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Vietnam Airlines
7.7
Good
210 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
826 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Related info for your journey

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

    China Southern, at £790, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Royal Brunei Airlines and China Eastern. China Southern is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £442. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and Royal Brunei Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Most of the time, London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Doha. London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights stop in Singapore the next most. Dubai follows Singapore in terms of the most frequent stopover location on London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Masjid Sultan, and Universal Studios Singapore are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Those on a layover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Masjid Sultan, or Universal Studios Singapore can do so by travelling 13.4 mi, 9.8 mi, and 13.4 mi, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about £50 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, or Dubai Mall. Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall are located about 4.2 mi, 6.8 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £28 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights?

    London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Beijing. Bangkok sees the next fewest stopovers on London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights. New Delhi follows Bangkok in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£440Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest£496Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£529Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest£603Average£808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£699Average£827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£709Average£1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£738Average£949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest£740Average£1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China AirlinesCheapest£759Average£886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapest£780Average£926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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