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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne Airport from £438

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
26 jan. — 2 feb.1
1 adult

The best prices from London to Melbourne are usually found in May or March, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from London to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 januar 2025.

Round-trip from

£776

One-way from

£438

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,199
Air China
  • Air China
  • 3/3-23/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 45m total
  • London to Melbourne
17/2
  • 17/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 55m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£103 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from London to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 januar 2025.

man. 3/311:40LGW - MEL
2 stops41h 05mAir China
søn. 23/320:15MEL - LGW
2 stops45h 40mAir China
Deal found 21/1£776
tor. 20/216:35LHR - MEL
2 stops59h 10mMultiple Airlines
tor. 27/211:25MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£777
fre. 14/316:55LHR - MEL
2 stops25h 05mRoyal Brunei Airlines
lør. 29/313:30MEL - LHR
2 stops26h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 21/1£781
man. 17/217:50LHR - MEL
2 stops54h 10mChina Eastern
man. 24/222:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/1£783
tir. 4/306:00LGW - MEL
2 stops27h 55mTurkish Airlines
lør. 22/322:40MEL - LGW
2 stops28h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1£783
man. 10/313:20LGW - MEL
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
man. 17/322:35MEL - LGW
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£784
ons. 15/1021:10LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 30mChina Airlines
søn. 2/1123:20MEL - LHR
1 stop28h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 20/1£786
tir. 4/210:30LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
fre. 28/212:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/1£786
tir. 4/322:05LHR - MEL
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
man. 24/300:45MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/1£790
man. 21/420:50LHR - MEL
2 stops50h 50mChina Southern
man. 16/610:20MEL - LHR
2 stops40h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 20/1£799
man. 3/322:35LHR - MEL
1 stop35h 20mTurkish Airlines
lør. 29/322:40MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£801
tir. 1/414:50LHR - MEL
1 stop27h 35mEtihad Airways
tor. 1/505:00MEL - LHR
1 stop43h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/1£804

Find flights from London to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 21 januar 2025.

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LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

man. 3/3

11:40-15:45

2 stops41h 05m

Melbourne

søn. 23/3

20:15-06:55

2 stops45h 40m

£776

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

tor. 20/2

16:35-14:45

2 stops59h 10m

Melbourne

tor. 27/2

11:25-18:15

1 stop41h 50m

£777

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

man. 17/2

17:50-11:00

2 stops54h 10m

Melbourne

man. 24/2

22:30-13:55

1 stop26h 25m

£783

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

tir. 4/3

06:00-20:55

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

lør. 22/3

22:40-16:00

2 stops28h 20m

£783

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

man. 10/3

13:20-10:00

3 stops33h 40m

Melbourne

man. 17/3

22:35-21:30

2 stops33h 55m

£784

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

tir. 4/2

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

fre. 28/2

12:00-14:00

1 stop37h 00m

£786

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

tir. 4/3

22:05-12:30

1 stop27h 25m

Melbourne

man. 24/3

00:45-20:10

1 stop30h 25m

£790

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

ons. 19/2

17:00-05:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

lør. 1/3

13:30-07:20

1 stop28h 50m

£791

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

man. 21/4

20:50-08:40

2 stops50h 50m

Melbourne

man. 16/6

10:20-18:05

2 stops40h 45m

£799

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

man. 3/3

22:35-20:55

1 stop35h 20m

Melbourne

lør. 29/3

22:40-14:05

1 stop26h 25m

£801

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Best time to book a flight from London to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from London to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from London to Melbourne Airport is 42 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 to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from London 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 LON to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 januar 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to Melbourne Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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 januar 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China, Cathay Pacific and Royal Brunei Airlines from London to Melbourne to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.9
Good
483 reviews
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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 London 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 to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Melbourne Airport is Air China. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £776 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Turkish Airlines, starting at £783 and £783 round-trip. Air China is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £439 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from £440 and China Southern from £443 one-way.

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

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

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on 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 stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Masjid Sultan, or Universal Studios Singapore can do so by traveling 13.4 mi, 9.8 mi, and 13.4 mi, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about £82 per day.

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

    Most Shanghai visitors opt to spend their time at People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and French Concession. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and French Concession are located about 20.3 mi, 8.7 mi, and 20.4 mi, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from London 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£439Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£528Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£698Average£826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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LufthansaCheapest£737Average£940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest£739Average£1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China AirlinesCheapest£757Average£884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapest£778Average£924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£824Average£1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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