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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport from $748

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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
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 6 June 2026.

Fri 3/721:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 5/711:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/6$1,533
Mon 3/819:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 45m
Air China
Mon 31/820:20
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 35m
Air China
Deal found 31/5$1,544
Fri 10/721:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 30/718:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/5$1,556
Tue 4/812:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops34h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 18/817:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5$1,567
Mon 3/819:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 45m
Air China
Wed 2/920:25
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 30m
Air China
Deal found 1/6$1,568
Thu 6/816:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/912:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,571
Sun 26/711:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 12/811:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/6$1,575
Sat 25/712:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops34h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 16/814:05
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5$1,580
Thu 22/1022:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 28/1010:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/5$1,581
Tue 21/712:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 8/814:05
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops59h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,582
Tue 14/721:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 20/917:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/6$1,585
Sat 1/812:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops43h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 13/807:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,587

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 6 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,533

One-way from

$748

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,962
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/7-5/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 35m total
  • Melbourne to London
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13/7
  • 13/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 35m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($211 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($88 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 6 June 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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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

$1,778

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

21:30-06:40

1 stop42h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 24/10

18:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,911

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

21:30-06:40

1 stop42h 10m

London Gatwick

Fri 23/10

11:35-10:00

1 stop36h 25m

$1,911

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 16/7

05:15-19:45

1 stop23h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 23/7

23:55-16:40

1 stop31h 45m

$2,022

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 16/7

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 23/7

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

$2,087

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

12:05-07:20

2 stops28h 15m

London Gatwick

Mon 20/7

21:45-08:50

2 stops26h 05m

$2,102

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

15:55-12:35

2 stops29h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 1/8

23:55-16:40

1 stop31h 45m

$2,111

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

12:05-12:35

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 18/8

10:05-21:50

1 stop26h 45m

$2,252

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 29/6

12:00-06:40

3 stops51h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 6/7

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

$2,535

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

15:55-09:55

2 stops27h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 21/10

17:35-09:50

2 stops30h 15m

$2,639

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,498). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,480). 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 6 June 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
1,532 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
1,532 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
3,582 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
461 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
222 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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 23h 30m. 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 $679 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are AirAsia X and China Eastern, starting at $940 and $1,003 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 AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $378. Users have also found prices from $607 and $828 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,498). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,480). 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$679Average$1,855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirAsia XCheapest$940Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest$1,003Average$1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,091Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,494Average$1,828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,530Average$1,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,532Average$2,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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