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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport from $781

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to London Gatwick are usually found in October or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,466

One-way from

$782

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,967
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/8-28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 20m total
  • Melbourne to London
28/7
  • 28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Melbourne to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($479 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($105 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Gatwick

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 8 July 2025.

Sun 3/811:00MEL - LGW
1 stop28h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 28/818:00LGW - MEL
1 stop33h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/7$1,466
Wed 15/1022:20MEL - LGW
2 stops48h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 15/1117:05LGW - MEL
2 stops40h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,468
Thu 23/1011:20MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 50mChina Southern
Tue 4/1120:20LGW - MEL
2 stops38h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 7/7$1,469
Fri 1/820:00MEL - LGW
2 stops43h 55mAir China
Wed 17/912:35LGW - MEL
1 stop41h 00mAir China
Deal found 6/7$1,475
Sun 3/820:00MEL - LGW
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/809:10LGW - MEL
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,488

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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 8 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 28/8

18:00-12:40

1 stop33h 40m

$1,466

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

22:20-13:00

2 stops48h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 15/11

17:05-21:00

2 stops40h 55m

$1,468

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

11:20-07:10

1 stop29h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 4/11

20:20-21:30

2 stops38h 10m

$1,469

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

20:00-06:55

2 stops43h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 17/9

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

$1,475

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

20:00-18:35

1 stop31h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 25/8

09:00-06:15

3 stops36h 15m

$1,488

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 17/10

11:20-18:30

2 stops41h 10m

$781

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 28/7

05:15-18:30

2 stops46h 15m

$782

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

21:30-15:10

1 stop26h 40m

$788

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

22:20-09:55

2 stops45h 35m

$854

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 17/10

21:00-06:35

1 stop43h 35m

$858

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 7/7

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

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 60 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,043). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,846). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Gatwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 8 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, China Eastern, andAir China 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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

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.
  • 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 China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,466 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air China and China Southern, starting at $1,475 and $1,603 round-trip. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,043). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,846). 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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Air ChinaCheapest$1,134Average$1,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,154Average$1,760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,211Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,427Average$1,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,430Average$1,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,580Average$1,991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,622Average$1,988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,765Average$2,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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