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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from $717

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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
7 Aug — 14 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 July 2026.

Tue 14/711:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 29/711:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/7$1,539
Sat 15/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 13/911:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/7$1,540
Sat 18/719:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 40m
Air China
Sat 1/820:20
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 05m
Air China
Deal found 6/7$1,541
Wed 15/710:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 10m
China Southern
Wed 12/817:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 3/7$1,543
Thu 6/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 3/921:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/7$1,544
Sat 8/819:40
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops44h 20m
Air China
Wed 26/812:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 50m
Air China
Deal found 3/7$1,546
Wed 15/719:40
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops55h 25m
Air China
Mon 3/820:20
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops33h 05m
Air China
Deal found 5/7$1,547
Thu 6/813:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/920:20
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,549
Mon 27/721:10
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 20m
China Southern
Fri 14/811:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 3/7$1,550
Sat 1/821:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/911:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,552
Mon 13/721:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 13/811:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/7$1,553
Wed 12/806:00
AVV
-
LGW
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/811:10
LGW
-
AVV
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,760

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Gatwick (LGW). 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 8 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,539

One-way from

$717

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,912
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 19/7-3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 40m total
  • Melbourne to London
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10/10
  • 10/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Gatwick 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 15/11

17:00-14:05

1 stop34h 05m

$1,655

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 15/11

17:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,655

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 11/8

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 26/8

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

$1,770

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

21:30-19:10

1 stop30h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 7/9

22:00-09:00

1 stop26h 00m

$1,779

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 14/8

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

$1,845

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 3/8

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 16/8

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

$1,845

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 12/8

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 24/8

11:40-22:50

2 stops26h 10m

$1,884

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 12/8

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 27/8

11:10-22:50

2 stops26h 40m

$1,922

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 14/8

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Fri 28/8

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

$1,925

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 18/8

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 25/8

11:10-22:50

2 stops26h 40m

$1,971

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Gatwick

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of $653). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,609). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport?

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport is 45 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 8 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andChina Southern from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
China Southern
7.5
Good
157 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
China Eastern
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Gatwick. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in 28h 55m. Fly via China Eastern, Virgin Australia, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport is about 16887 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport round-trip from $694. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Eastern, from $918, and AirAsia X, from $961. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia X, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $386. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Virgin Australia, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of $653). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,609). 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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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Gatwick. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$694Average$1,897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$918Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$961Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,116Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,527Average$1,864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,566Average$2,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,586Average$2,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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