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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from $568

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 6/12. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MEL — LGW
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
Mon 11/12
Mon 18/12

How to find the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Gatwick (LGW)

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 December 2023.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Round-trip from

$2,550

One-way from

$568
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
From Melbourne to London Gatwick
One-way flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport?

To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport, book at least 52 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 31% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $2,294 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $2,573.

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

October can be a great time to fly to London Gatwick Airport from Melbourne with a flight ticket averaging about $2,130. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $1,263. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (MEL - LGW)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport as you normally would.

Cheap China Eastern flights from Melbourne to Gatwick

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between Melbourne and Gatwick. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.
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Cheap Emirates flights from Melbourne to Gatwick

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Melbourne and Gatwick. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.
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Cheap Melbourne to Gatwick flights in December & January 2023

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Gatwick specifically for the months of December and January 2023. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 640,129 searches. Prices were last updated on 6 December 2023.
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Melbourne to Gatwick 2023 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Gatwick in 2023. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.
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Melbourne to Gatwick flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Melbourne to Gatwick for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.
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One-way flights to Gatwick from Melbourne

Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Gatwick. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.
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Find flights from Melbourne to Gatwick within your budget

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 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.

Fly from

Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

$1,210 - $1,824

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLondon Gatwick

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 7/5

1 stop42h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/5

1 stop40h 05m

$1,210

MelbourneLondon Gatwick

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 7/5

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/5

1 stop40h 05m

$1,220

MelbourneLondon Gatwick

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 4/2

1 stop29h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 29/2

1 stop38h 55m

$1,226

MelbourneLondon Gatwick

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 22/5

2 stops43h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/6

2 stops41h 00m

$1,280

MelbourneLondon Gatwick

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 8/5

2 stops43h 55m

London Gatwick

Sat 1/6

2 stops41h 00m

$1,374

Melbourne AvalonLondon Gatwick

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 7/5

2 stops33h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/5

2 stops41h 30m

$1,392

MelbourneLondon Gatwick

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 19/2

1 stop23h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 5/3

1 stop22h 45m

$1,783

MelbourneLondon Gatwick

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 24/1

1 stop24h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 21/2

1 stop22h 35m

$1,794

MelbourneLondon Gatwick

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 19/2

1 stop26h 20m

London Gatwick

Tue 5/3

1 stop22h 00m

$1,824

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/12

Average price of flights to Gatwick by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Gatwick by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Gatwick is currently 730.18 AUD while a return flight costs 1455.95 AUD. Price data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,004). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,841). 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.

January

$2,016

February

$1,873

March

$1,913

April

$2,269

May

$1,934

June

$2,523

July

$1,528

August

$2,261

September

$2,298

October

$1,802

November

$1,762

December

$2,801

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 December 2023.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern, Emirates and Qatar Airways from Melbourne to London by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
15 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.8

Entertainment

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

8.4
Very Good
15 reviews
8.4
Very Good
15 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.8

Entertainment

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

8.0
Very Good
74 reviews
8.4
Very Good
15 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.8

Entertainment

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

7.9
Good
1,316 reviews
8.4
Very Good
15 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.8

Entertainment

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

7.2
Good
1,829 reviews
8.4
Very Good
15 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.8

Entertainment

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

7.2
Good
223 reviews
8.4
Very Good
15 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.8

Entertainment

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

Average temperature in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. January sees the highest average temperature while July sees the lowest average temperature. Temperature data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

LON

Temperature

4 - 17 °C

Average rainfall in Gatwick by month

Keep in mind the precipitation totals in Gatwick by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. Gatwick sees an average of 57.50 precipitation per year with the most occurring in January. Precipitation data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

LON

Rainfall

40 - 70 mm

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.

Can I find flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Eastern for just $1,210, but on average you can expect to pay $1,287.

Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for under $2,400?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport within the next 7 days for less than $2,400.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport round-trip from $1,210. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air China. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport?

What does MEL to LGW mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MEL to LGW flight. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Gatwick

Discover the top 10 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 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,201Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,276Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,310Average$1,999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,429Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,444Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,472Average$1,886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,568Average$2,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,589Average$1,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,646Average$2,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,698Average$2,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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