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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from $731

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 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
19 May — 26 May1
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 19 April 2026.

Mon 26/1012:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 26/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/4$1,416
Sat 3/1006:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,419
Tue 14/706:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/917:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,421
Sat 17/1006:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/1210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,435
Wed 8/700:30
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/911:35
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,436
Tue 4/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 2/911:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/4$1,437
Mon 26/1022:35
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/1109:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,451
Sun 9/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 29/811:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/4$1,457
Mon 26/1022:35
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1109:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,458
Mon 3/819:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 45m
Air China
Mon 24/820:20
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 35m
Air China
Deal found 18/4$1,460
Wed 15/706:00
AVV
-
LGW
3 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/710:25
LGW
-
AVV
3 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,148
Sun 12/706:00
AVV
-
LGW
3 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/710:25
LGW
-
AVV
3 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,164

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 19 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,419

One-way from

$731

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,033
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/10-1/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 74h 45m total
  • Melbourne to London
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23/7
  • 23/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($216 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($83 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 19 April 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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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

00:30-07:30

1 stop40h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 15/8

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

$1,502

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

00:30-07:30

1 stop40h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

$1,550

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 16/7

21:45-07:25

1 stop42h 40m

London Gatwick

Fri 31/7

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

$1,684

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

21:30-15:00

1 stop26h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 6/9

17:55-12:40

1 stop33h 45m

$1,758

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

21:30-15:00

1 stop26h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 18/8

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,877

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

12:05-07:20

2 stops28h 15m

London Gatwick

Thu 25/6

21:45-05:30

1 stop22h 45m

$2,009

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

21:15-19:45

1 stop31h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 9/6

21:45-08:50

2 stops26h 05m

$2,009
Fastest return journey

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

22:55-12:35

1 stop22h 40m

London Gatwick

Sun 14/6

21:45-08:50

2 stops26h 05m

$2,051

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

05:15-19:45

1 stop23h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 23/8

21:45-08:50

2 stops26h 05m

$2,104

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 29/6

06:15-07:20

1 stop34h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 14/7

10:25-23:15

1 stop27h 50m

$2,119

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Gatwick

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Gatwick from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport is 51 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 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 $632). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,557). 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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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 19 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways 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
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,499 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
207 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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 26h 30m. Fly via AirAsia X or China Eastern 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 $672. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Eastern, from $1,077, and China Southern, from $1,080. These flights start at 62% 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 $374. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of $632). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,557). 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 6 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 19 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$672Average$1,835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$1,077Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,080Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,202Average$1,719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,478Average$1,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,523Average$1,947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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