Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from $773

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 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to London Gatwick are usually found in October or August, booked 21 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 (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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,485

One-way from

$773

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,056
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/11-29/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 10m total
  • Melbourne to London
31/7
  • 31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 00m total
  • Melbourne to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($494 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 18 July 2025.

Sun 3/820:00MEL - LGW
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/809:10LGW - MEL
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,481
Sun 10/820:00MEL - LGW
2 stops55h 45mAir China
Mon 25/811:15LGW - MEL
2 stops42h 20mAir China
Deal found 18/7$1,485
Wed 15/1022:20MEL - LGW
2 stops48h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 15/1117:05LGW - MEL
2 stops40h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,489
Sat 6/921:30MEL - LGW
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 16/918:00LGW - MEL
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/7$1,496
Tue 12/821:00MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 05mChina Southern
Fri 12/912:00LGW - MEL
1 stop35h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/7$1,510
Wed 6/806:00AVV - LGW
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/818:25LGW - AVV
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,535

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne 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

20:00-18:35

1 stop31h 35m

London Gatwick

Fri 29/8

09:10-06:15

3 stops36h 05m

$1,481

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

20:00-18:45

2 stops55h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 25/8

11:15-14:35

2 stops42h 20m

$1,485

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

$1,489

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 6/9

21:30-16:00

1 stop27h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 16/9

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,496

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 12/8

21:00-07:05

1 stop43h 05m

London Gatwick

Fri 12/9

12:00-08:40

1 stop35h 40m

$1,510

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 6/8

06:00-06:40

2 stops33h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 13/8

18:25-22:50

2 stops43h 25m

$1,535

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

00:30-18:30

2 stops51h 00m

$773

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 23/7

06:00-18:50

3 stops45h 50m

$777

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

$785

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

23:30-17:20

2 stops28h 50m

$788

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/7

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Gatwick

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 11 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport is 21 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,043). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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 18 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne 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.

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 18 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, Turkish Airlines, andAir China from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

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

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

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

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

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

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

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

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

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

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  • 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 $1,485. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Eastern, from $1,496, and China Southern, from $1,510. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $791. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for a low price.

  • 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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  • 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 to London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,043). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Gatwick

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,138Average$1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,158Average$1,767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,217Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,432Average$1,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,435Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,586Average$2,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,628Average$2,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,772Average$2,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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