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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from $742

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 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Gatwick

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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 27 June 2026.

Tue 28/712:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops43h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 20/814:05
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops35h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/6$1,583
Sat 25/719:40
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops44h 20m
Air China
Mon 17/812:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 50m
Air China
Deal found 25/6$1,587
Wed 5/821:35
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops33h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 20/817:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/6$1,590
Mon 20/711:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 12/822:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/6$1,592
Fri 14/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/921:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$1,593
Tue 27/1019:25
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1120:20
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$1,595
Mon 14/921:35
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1117:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops40h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/6$1,599
Sat 25/712:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 17/810:50
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops62h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6$1,600
Sun 19/719:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Wed 5/812:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 50m
Air China
Deal found 24/6$1,602
Wed 2/911:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 19/911:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/6$1,603
Sun 19/711:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Wed 5/811:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/6$1,605
Mon 27/706:00
AVV
-
LGW
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/811:40
LGW
-
AVV
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6$1,706

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 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,583

One-way from

$742

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,296
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 28/7-20/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 50m total
  • Melbourne to London
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16/7
  • 16/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

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

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

22:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 16/11

17:00-14:05

1 stop34h 05m

$1,655

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 21/11

17:00-14:05

1 stop34h 05m

$1,655

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

12:00-13:10

2 stops34h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 4/8

14:05-10:30

2 stops35h 25m

$1,731

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

00:30-07:05

1 stop39h 35m

London Gatwick

Fri 16/10

10:25-05:00

1 stop32h 35m

$1,825

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 26/7

16:40-19:40

2 stops36h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 11/8

11:10-22:50

2 stops26h 40m

$1,844

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

21:35-22:30

2 stops33h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

17:35-10:30

2 stops31h 55m

$1,877

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 10/8

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 17/8

11:40-22:50

2 stops26h 10m

$1,889

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 8/8

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 22/8

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

$1,903

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

21:30-19:10

1 stop30h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

$1,927

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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 $657). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,619). 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 27 June 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
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
1,555 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
3,603 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
154 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
3,736 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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 29h 30m. Fly via China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, or AirAsia X 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 $699. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Eastern, from $924, and AirAsia X, from $967. 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 $389. 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 $657). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,619). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Gatwick

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 27 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$699Average$1,908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$924Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$967Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,123Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,537Average$1,874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,576Average$2,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,596Average$2,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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