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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport from $410

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
27 Feb — 6 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 28 January 2026.

Thu 5/213:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/317:05
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,274
Thu 4/610:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops65h 10m
China Southern
Mon 15/612:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1$1,278
Mon 1/611:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 17/618:25
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1$1,280
Wed 25/215:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/317:05
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,281
Thu 4/621:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 15/618:05
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1$1,284
Sat 2/511:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 23/511:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1$1,288
Thu 5/214:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 17/217:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop32h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1$1,291
Wed 11/212:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 18/210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/1$1,293
Mon 18/511:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/612:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,297
Wed 4/210:00
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/217:05
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,298
Fri 1/510:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Sat 6/621:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1$1,300
Mon 26/122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 30/117:00
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops55h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/1$1,303

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,278

One-way from

$410

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,873
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 4/6-15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 87h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 00m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($292 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 28 January 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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Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

21:00-07:05

1 stop43h 05m

London Gatwick

Sat 23/5

21:30-19:20

2 stops36h 50m

$1,293

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 5/6

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

$1,321

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

14:00-06:30

1 stop27h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

17:00-14:05

1 stop34h 05m

$1,418

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

$1,422

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

22:40-16:10

2 stops28h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

17:05-08:30

3 stops28h 25m

$1,424

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

14:00-06:30

1 stop27h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

17:00-14:05

1 stop34h 05m

$1,424

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

12:05-09:55

2 stops30h 50m

London Gatwick

Sun 7/6

17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

$1,425

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

12:00-14:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 12/4

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

$1,441

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

12:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

$1,441

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 30/3

12:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Sun 19/4

19:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

$1,447

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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 Airport to London Gatwick Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 23 January 2026.

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 51 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $757). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,717). 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 28 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andVirgin Australia 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
1,439 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
432 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $694 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and China Eastern, starting at $1,124 and $1,134 round-trip. These flights start at 62% 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 China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $620. Users have also found prices from $690 and $854 on Virgin Australia 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $757). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,717). 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$694Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,124Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,134Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,167Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,299Average$1,669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,519Average$1,887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,565Average$1,971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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