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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport from $740

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
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 22 May 2026.

Fri 16/1012:00
MEL
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LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 15/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5$1,491
Fri 16/1012:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 13/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/5$1,493
Thu 15/1022:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 12/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/5$1,497
Tue 4/812:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops34h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/917:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,501
Wed 21/1012:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 1/1210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5$1,508
Sun 1/1112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 30/1117:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/5$1,514
Sun 26/719:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 40m
Air China
Wed 12/820:25
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 30m
Air China
Deal found 21/5$1,515
Mon 8/611:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 22/611:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/5$1,521
Tue 21/712:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 6/807:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/5$1,525

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 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,491

One-way from

$740

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,601
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 16/10-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 55m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($231 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

21:30-06:40

1 stop42h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 25/6

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

$1,873

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

21:15-12:35

1 stop24h 20m

London Gatwick

Sun 5/7

23:55-21:50

1 stop36h 55m

$1,951

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

21:45-07:25

1 stop42h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

10:25-23:15

1 stop27h 50m

$2,017

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

15:30-16:10

2 stops35h 40m

London Gatwick

Fri 20/11

17:05-11:15

2 stops31h 10m

$2,038
Fastest return journey

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

05:15-19:45

1 stop23h 30m

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

21:45-08:50

2 stops26h 05m

$2,039

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 28/6

06:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 8/8

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

$2,122

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 12/8

17:35-08:50

2 stops30h 15m

$2,136

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

15:55-12:35

2 stops29h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 30/9

10:05-16:40

1 stop21h 35m

$2,208

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

12:00-16:35

2 stops37h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 6/10

07:00-07:15

2 stops38h 15m

$2,264

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

21:30-06:40

1 stop42h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 12/7

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

$2,321

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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 $1,490). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,488). 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 22 May 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
1,522 reviews
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Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
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Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,575 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
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Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
China Southern
7.5
Good
152 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
216 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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 24h 20m. 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 $676 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are AirAsia X and China Eastern, starting at $935 and $1,015 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 $376. Users have also found prices from $604 and $824 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 $1,490). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,488). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Gatwick

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 22 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$676Average$1,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirAsia XCheapest$935Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest$1,015Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,086Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,208Average$1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,486Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,531Average$1,991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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