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 24h 10m. Fly via British Airways or Emirates 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 $971. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Eastern, from $1,036, and China Southern, from $1,230. These flights start at 49% 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 $390. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport?

Emirates, China Eastern and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LGW?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport as you normally would.

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?

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,489). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,585). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between $1,563 and $1,869 in May.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,409 on China Southern (1 May–31 May).

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 44 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 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.

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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 24h 10m. Fly via British Airways or Emirates 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 $971. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Eastern, from $1,036, and China Southern, from $1,230. These flights start at 49% 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 $390. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Qatar Airways, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,489). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,585). 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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AirAsia X	Cheapest$971	Average$1,505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between $1,563 and $1,869 in May.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,409 on China Southern (1 May–31 May).

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 44 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

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Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between $1,563 and $1,869 in May.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,409 on China Southern (1 May–31 May).