Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport from $696

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LHR
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
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 26 December 2025.

Thu 25/1221:15MEL - LHR
2 stops31h 20mHainan Airlines
Fri 9/121:00LHR - MEL
2 stops31h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 23/12$1,795
Thu 25/1212:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 1/121:00LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/12$1,878
Wed 31/1220:15MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 40mAir China
Sat 3/121:35LHR - MEL
2 stops55h 05mAir China
Deal found 23/12$1,928
Mon 29/1222:30MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 31/1221:00LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/12$1,965
Fri 26/1212:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 19/121:00LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/12$2,001
Mon 29/1220:15MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 40mAir China
Mon 5/117:40LHR - MEL
1 stop35h 00mAir China
Deal found 23/12$2,083
Tue 30/1222:20MEL - LHR
1 stop31h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 4/121:10LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 23/12$2,092
Sat 27/1222:30MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 28/1221:00LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/12$2,120
Fri 26/1212:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 13/121:00LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/12$2,133
Sun 28/1220:15MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Sat 3/121:35LHR - MEL
2 stops55h 05mAir China
Deal found 23/12$2,172
Thu 25/1221:15MEL - LHR
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/109:15LHR - MEL
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$2,193

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 26 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,582

One-way from

$696

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,344
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/6-14/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 68h 20m total
  • Melbourne to London
3/3
  • 3/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($236 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 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 Airport to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

20:45-19:30

1 stop32h 45m

London Heathrow

Fri 24/4

22:00-14:05

2 stops31h 05m

$1,604

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

17:10-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/4

21:45-15:50

1 stop33h 05m

$1,615

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

13:25-09:35

2 stops29h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/6

06:30-20:00

2 stops28h 30m

$1,631

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

15:55-09:35

2 stops26h 40m

London Heathrow

Sat 9/5

18:25-19:40

2 stops40h 15m

$1,631

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

15:55-09:35

2 stops26h 40m

London Heathrow

Sat 30/5

16:45-19:40

2 stops41h 55m

$1,631

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

22:40-22:25

2 stops34h 45m

London Heathrow

Fri 15/5

06:30-19:40

2 stops28h 10m

$1,671

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

10:35-17:50

2 stops64h 15m

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

19:50-22:15

1 stop41h 25m

$1,710

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

23:30-21:00

2 stops30h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 10/6

06:30-19:15

2 stops27h 45m

$1,717

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

21:35-16:00

2 stops27h 25m

London Heathrow

Sat 13/6

22:35-19:40

2 stops36h 05m

$1,731

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

21:35-16:00

2 stops27h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 11/6

22:35-19:40

2 stops36h 05m

$1,731

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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 Airport to London Heathrow Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 19 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 78 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 Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,206). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,524). 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 26 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 Airport 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 26 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow 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

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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 Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport can take about 22h 50m. Hainan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,615. Melbourne Airport and London Heathrow Airport are separated by a distance of 16897 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport is Beijing Capital Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,062 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hainan Airlines and Japan Airlines, starting at $1,106 and $1,130 round-trip. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 $465. China Southern flights start at $558 while deals on Hainan Airlines start at $586 one-way.

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

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

    Singapore travellers tend to visit Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore more than anywhere else. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $129 per day.

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

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Ibn Battuta Mall. Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Ibn Battuta Mall are located about 10.5 km, 11.0 km, and 33.7 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can hire a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of $41 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,206). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,524). 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$1,062Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,106Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,130Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,139Average$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,195Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,219Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,260Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,310Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,347Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,368Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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