Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport from $664

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LHR
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to London Heathrow are usually found in May or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Tue 30/1222:20MEL - LHR
1 stop31h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 14/121:10LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,685
Tue 30/1222:20MEL - LHR
1 stop31h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 16/121:10LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,694
Fri 5/1212:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 7/221:00LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12$1,697
Tue 2/1216:10MEL - LHR
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 9/1214:55LHR - MEL
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/12$1,762
Fri 5/1222:30MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 31/121:00LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/12$1,809
Sun 28/1212:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 12/121:00LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$1,818
Wed 3/1216:10MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 10/1215:30LHR - MEL
1 stop27h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,834
Sun 28/1222:20MEL - LHR
1 stop31h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 11/121:10LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,844
Thu 18/1222:00MEL - LHR
2 stops30h 35mHainan Airlines
Mon 29/1221:00LHR - MEL
2 stops31h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,847
Wed 3/1212:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 9/1221:00LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/12$1,850
Fri 5/1221:40MEL - LHR
2 stops47h 15mSichuan Airlines
Sat 7/222:35LHR - MEL
2 stops52h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,851
Fri 26/1212:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 21/121:00LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/12$1,862

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,605

One-way from

$664

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,453
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 8/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 40m total
  • Melbourne to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($268 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Heathrow

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

22:20-19:10

1 stop31h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

21:10-13:00

1 stop28h 50m

$1,685

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Tue 30/12

22:20-19:10

1 stop31h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 14/1

21:10-13:00

1 stop28h 50m

$1,694

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

22:40-14:55

2 stops27h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

22:35-20:55

2 stops35h 20m

$1,709

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

16:10-06:25

1 stop25h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

14:15-23:20

1 stop22h 05m

$1,729

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

16:10-06:25

1 stop25h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

14:15-23:20

1 stop22h 05m

$1,774

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

16:10-06:25

1 stop25h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 17/2

14:55-23:20

1 stop21h 25m

$1,774

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LHR

AVVLHR

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 11/5

14:55-18:40

2 stops36h 45m

London Heathrow

Sun 24/5

22:10-14:10

2 stops31h 00m

$1,797

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

11:25-07:15

1 stop30h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

11:00-09:25

2 stops59h 25m

$1,869

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

18:20-06:40

1 stop23h 20m

London Heathrow

Sat 21/2

13:55-17:00

1 stop40h 05m

$1,884

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

15:00-09:55

2 stops29h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 7/2

22:35-20:55

2 stops35h 20m

$1,912

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Heathrow

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,204). Flying from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,565). 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 LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

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

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport?

    Departing from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport will take you 25h 15m. The distance between Melbourne and London Heathrow Airport is about 16897 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Beijing Capital Airlines, at $1,077, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Japan Airlines and China Southern. Beijing Capital Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Beijing Capital Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $471. Hainan Airlines flights start at $555 while deals on China Southern start at $561 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Most Singapore visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square. Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 16.3 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $130 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, or Ibn Battuta Mall. Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Ibn Battuta Mall can be visited by travelling about 10.5 km, 11.0 km, and 33.7 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about $41 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Heathrow?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,204). Flying from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,565). 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
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$1,077Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,146Average$1,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,147Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,159Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,212Average$1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,237Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,279Average$1,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,350Average$1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,366Average$1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,387Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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