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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 20/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to London Gatwick are usually found in October or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,440

One-way from

$717

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,071
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 20/7-10/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • Melbourne to London
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20/7
  • 20/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 20m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($468 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Sun 20/721:30MEL - LGW
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 10/819:00LGW - MEL
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/6$1,440
Fri 29/820:00MEL - LGW
2 stops31h 45mAir China
Mon 22/912:35LGW - MEL
1 stop41h 00mAir China
Deal found 11/6$1,446
Tue 21/1022:00MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 05mChina Southern
Tue 2/1220:20LGW - MEL
2 stops38h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 12/6$1,458
Thu 31/714:00MEL - LGW
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/812:35LGW - MEL
2 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,461
Wed 24/921:20MEL - LGW
2 stops45h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/1010:05LGW - MEL
2 stops46h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,515
Thu 23/1016:40MEL - LGW
2 stops35h 10mSWISS
Mon 3/1118:40LGW - MEL
2 stops26h 35mSWISS
Deal found 12/6$1,658
Fri 24/1016:40MEL - LGW
1 stop23h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/1109:20LGW - MEL
1 stop25h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,781
Mon 23/616:40AVV - LGW
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/712:00LGW - AVV
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$2,436

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 9/8

21:30-16:00

1 stop27h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 16/8

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,434

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

20:00-18:45

2 stops31h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 22/9

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

$1,446

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

22:00-07:05

1 stop43h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 2/12

20:20-21:30

2 stops38h 10m

$1,454

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

22:20-09:55

2 stops45h 35m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

06:25-19:20

2 stops25h 55m

$1,546

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

13:00-15:00

2 stops35h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 26/8

18:00-11:45

2 stops32h 45m

$1,554

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

16:40-17:50

2 stops35h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

18:40-08:15

2 stops26h 35m

$1,658

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 24/10

16:40-06:25

1 stop23h 45m

London Gatwick

Tue 11/11

09:20-21:25

1 stop25h 05m

$1,781

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 31/7

14:55-15:10

2 stops33h 15m

London Gatwick

Sun 10/8

19:00-22:50

2 stops42h 50m

$1,793

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

16:15-13:25

1 stop31h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

08:40-18:25

1 stop22h 45m

$1,831

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

21:30-18:50

2 stops54h 20m

$717

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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 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport is 60 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,043). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,838). 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 MEL to LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Gatwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, China Southern and SWISS from Melbourne to London 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
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,849 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $1,440. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air China, from $1,446, and China Southern, from $1,458. These flights start at 26% 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 China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $722. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for a low price.

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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,043). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,838). 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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China SouthernCheapest$1,089Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,428Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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