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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from $399

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
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 February 2026.

Thu 14/521:30
MEL
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LGW
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 14/619:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop32h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/2$1,238
Mon 9/310:00
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/317:05
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,242
Mon 9/322:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 16/310:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/2$1,245
Sun 8/312:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 15/310:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/2$1,248
Tue 26/511:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 8/918:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/2$1,251
Wed 11/216:55
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/217:05
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,252
Sun 8/214:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 17/210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/2$1,260
Sun 3/512:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/517:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,265
Sun 17/510:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops65h 10m
China Southern
Thu 21/512:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 4/2$1,270
Thu 30/421:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 26/511:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/2$1,271
Mon 23/213:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/317:05
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,272
Thu 14/506:00
AVV
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LGW
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/519:00
LGW
-
AVV
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,688

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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,238

One-way from

$399

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,496
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 14/5-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 20m total
  • Melbourne to London
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 February 2026.
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Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 18/5

14:05-06:15

2 stops31h 10m

$1,307

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

$1,327

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 30/3

16:55-13:10

2 stops30h 15m

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

17:35-19:40

2 stops41h 05m

$1,403

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

21:35-13:10

2 stops48h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 27/4

17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

$1,415

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

15:10-09:20

2 stops29h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 23/2

10:20-20:55

2 stops47h 35m

$1,470

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

22:40-16:10

2 stops28h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

17:05-20:55

2 stops40h 50m

$1,533

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,552

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

22:40-09:20

2 stops45h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

10:15-20:55

2 stops47h 40m

$1,586

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

17:35-19:40

2 stops41h 05m

$1,623

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

13:25-13:10

2 stops32h 45m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

17:35-19:40

2 stops41h 05m

$1,624

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Gatwick

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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 6 February 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 $707). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,700). 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.

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 February 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
1,451 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
1,451 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
3,509 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
3,728 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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 29h 30m. Fly via China Eastern to get the fastest option. The distance from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport is about 16887 km.

  • 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 $687. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Eastern, from $1,101, and China Southern, from $1,103. 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 China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $611. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia 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 $707). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,700). 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 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$687Average$1,876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$1,101Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,103Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,155Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,347Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,503Average$1,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,549Average$1,960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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