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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport from $709

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
12 Aug — 19 Aug1
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 13 July 2026.

Fri 14/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Tue 1/917:40
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 13/7$1,519
Sun 26/711:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Wed 12/818:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/7$1,520
Thu 13/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 10/921:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/7$1,521
Tue 18/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/918:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,526
Mon 3/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/820:20
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops48h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,527
Fri 24/719:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 45m
Air China
Fri 7/812:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 50m
Air China
Deal found 12/7$1,529
Thu 6/812:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops34h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 13/817:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,530
Mon 10/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 13/911:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/7$1,534
Mon 3/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/818:00
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,539
Fri 14/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/809:00
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,540

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,519

One-way from

$709

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,908
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 14/8-1/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 10m total
  • Melbourne to London
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 23/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 40m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($169 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 13 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 13/8

21:55-09:00

1 stop26h 05m

$1,552

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,652

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

22:00-09:00

1 stop26h 00m

$1,652
Fastest return journey

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

22:00-09:00

1 stop26h 00m

$1,905

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

21:30-19:10

1 stop30h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

18:00-10:00

2 stops31h 00m

$2,085

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 23/7

21:30-15:00

1 stop26h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/7

18:00-10:00

2 stops31h 00m

$2,117

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

12:05-07:20

2 stops28h 15m

London Gatwick

Thu 24/9

23:55-16:40

1 stop31h 45m

$2,131

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

22:45-06:40

1 stop40h 55m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/8

09:00-22:05

1 stop28h 05m

$2,156

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

21:35-22:30

2 stops33h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 9/8

07:30-19:40

2 stops27h 10m

$2,228
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

$754

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport

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

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,580). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,479). 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 13 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andChina Southern from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
China Southern
7.5
Good
158 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,742 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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 Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport will take you 37h. The distance between Melbourne Airport and London Gatwick Airport is about 16887 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $693 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and AirAsia X, starting at $916 and $959 round-trip. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $386. Users have also found prices from $620 and $846 on China Eastern and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • 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 Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,580). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,479). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$693Average$1,893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$916Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$959Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,114Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,524Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,564Average$2,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,584Average$2,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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