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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport from $652

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
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 4 August 2026.

Mon 10/810:20 -
1 stop29h 10m
Wed 2/911:00 -
1 stop36h 40m
Deal found 4/8$1,392
Fri 14/810:20 -
2 stops41h 10m
Fri 21/822:10 -
1 stop36h 10m
Deal found 3/8$1,395
Fri 14/810:20 -
2 stops41h 10m
Sun 30/811:00 -
1 stop36h 40m
Deal found 3/8$1,402
Fri 7/811:00 -
1 stop41h 10m
Sun 6/917:55 -
1 stop33h 45m
Deal found 31/7$1,405
Mon 26/1020:15 -
1 stop45h 05m
Sun 6/1211:35 -
1 stop41h 05m
Deal found 1/8$1,406
Mon 3/811:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Mon 10/822:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 2/8$1,408
Mon 26/1020:15 -
1 stop45h 05m
Mon 16/1111:35 -
1 stop41h 05m
Deal found 2/8$1,409
Fri 14/810:20 -
2 stops41h 10m
Sat 5/911:00 -
1 stop36h 40m
Deal found 30/7$1,411
Mon 3/811:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Mon 17/822:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 1/8$1,413
Sat 15/811:00 -
1 stop41h 15m
Sun 13/917:55 -
1 stop33h 45m
Deal found 3/8$1,415
Thu 6/811:00 -
1 stop41h 10m
Tue 1/922:00 -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 4/8$1,416
Tue 8/910:20 -
1 stop29h 10m
Wed 16/911:00 -
1 stop36h 40m
Deal found 1/8$1,418

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 4 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,395

One-way from

$652

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,585
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 14/8-21/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 77h 20m total
  • Melbourne to London
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 12/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 41h 15m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 4 August 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

Sat 24/10

12:00-07:30

1 stop29h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 15/11

17:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,429

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 3/12

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,436

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 14/11

17:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,539

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

12:00-07:30

1 stop29h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 19/11

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

$1,546

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

12:00-14:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 12/11

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

$1,546

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

12:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 19/11

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

$1,546

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 15/11

17:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,644

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 21/11

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

$1,656

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

22:35-16:30

2 stops28h 55m

London Gatwick

Thu 12/11

06:30-20:40

2 stops27h 10m

$1,915

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

16:30-09:10

2 stops27h 40m

London Gatwick

Sun 29/11

06:30-20:40

2 stops27h 10m

$2,025

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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?

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 $1,567). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,475). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between $1,349 and $2,037 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,395 on China Southern (14 Aug–21 Aug).

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 4 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways 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
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
3,643 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
3,736 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
7.4
Good
168 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
230 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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 29h 30m. 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 $687 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and AirAsia X, starting at $909 and $951 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 $382. Users have also found prices from $615 and $839 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.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Gatwick.

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  • 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 $1,567). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,475). 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$687Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$909Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$951Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,105Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,505Average$1,839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,538Average$2,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,571Average$1,996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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