Cheap flights from Melbourne to London from $749

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LON
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to London are usually found in February or May, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to London (LON). 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 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,396

One-way from

$749

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,752
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 10/9-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 40m total
  • Melbourne to London
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 45m total
  • Melbourne to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($266 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2025.

Tue 19/811:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 10/921:20LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/8$1,396
Tue 14/1012:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 28/1010:30LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/8$1,396
Sat 6/921:30MEL - LGW
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 16/911:35LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/8$1,397
Tue 9/911:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 21/1021:20LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/8$1,399
Mon 25/811:00MEL - LGW
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 15/911:35LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/8$1,399
Thu 21/811:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 31/821:20LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/8$1,400
Tue 2/921:30MEL - LGW
1 stop26h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 4/911:35LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/8$1,400
Thu 23/1011:20MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 50mChina Southern
Sat 1/1120:25LGW - MEL
2 stops50h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 19/8$1,402
Tue 14/1020:45MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1120:25LHR - MEL
1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8$1,403
Wed 22/1021:00MEL - LHR
1 stop33h 30mAir China
Wed 5/1117:40LHR - MEL
1 stop35h 05mAir China
Deal found 19/8$1,405
Wed 15/1021:00MEL - LHR
1 stop33h 30mAir China
Mon 3/1120:25LHR - MEL
1 stop32h 20mAir China
Deal found 17/8$1,406
Mon 20/1012:00MEL - LGW
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 3/1117:00LGW - MEL
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/8$1,406

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to London 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 19 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to London that are best for you.

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MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

London Gatwick

Fri 21/11

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

$1,549

MelbourneLondon

MEL - STN

MELSTN

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

18:10-11:30

2 stops27h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 15/3

23:20-21:20

2 stops35h 00m

$1,571

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

06:00-14:00

2 stops43h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 4/12

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,602

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

22:20-22:25

2 stops34h 05m

London Gatwick

Thu 6/11

06:25-21:00

2 stops27h 35m

$1,608

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

18:10-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/11

20:55-17:00

1 stop33h 05m

$1,622

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

18:10-12:45

1 stop28h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

19:20-17:00

1 stop34h 40m

$1,622

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

18:10-12:45

1 stop28h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

20:55-17:00

1 stop33h 05m

$1,622

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

18:10-15:15

1 stop31h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 29/11

13:55-17:00

1 stop40h 05m

$1,622

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

18:00-07:00

1 stop23h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/11

20:55-17:00

1 stop33h 05m

$1,622

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

18:10-12:45

1 stop28h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 28/11

08:55-17:00

1 stop21h 05m

$1,622

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to London

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to London. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to London, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of $1,037). Flying from Melbourne to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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 LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to London in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to London flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 19 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways from Melbourne to London have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Melbourne to London Travel Guide

London, the capital of England, is one of the most-wanted cities in the world, charming over 30 million smitten visitors each year.
When it comes to iconic images, this is a city that delivers on all fronts. Royal palaces, Thames river boats, Harrods, Shakespeare plays, red London buses – you can see them all.
There’s also life beyond the postcards, including off-piste neighbourhoods that range from legendary rockstar haunts (we’re looking at you, Camden) to hipster hangouts (see: Shoreditch and Dalston).

Booking a flight from Melbourne to London, England is like stepping on to a movie set.

There are more palaces than you know what to do with, from the Queen’s residence, Buckingham Palace, to Henry VIII’s throne room at Hampton Court. Is art more your thing? The Tate Modern, Saatchi Gallery and National Gallery are up for grabs – and free entry is a given.
The Thames River is another must-see. The London Eye Ferris wheel, The Shard skyscraper and Shakespeare’s Globe theatre line up along the south bank. Meanwhile, the north bank dishes up Westminster and the Tower of London.

Overwhelmed by the sheer number of flights to London? Then try our search engine. It clearly sorts out the routes into the cheapest, quickest and smartest options.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to London?

    Between 23 and 58 hours, depending on the length of your stopover.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Melbourne to London?

    Loads – British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines… The list goes on.

  • How frequent are flights between Melbourne and London?

    Thanks to the huge choice of carriers and routes, Melbourne to London flights take off all day every day.

  • Which airports serve Melbourne and London?

    All flights from Melbourne to London take off from Melbourne Airport, AKA Tullamarine Airport.You can take your pick of airports in London. Most flights land in Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport, but you could also travel to smaller airfields like London City Airport.

  • Which direct flight route between Melbourne and London is cheapest?

    It’s a long trip, so there aren’t any direct Melbourne to London flights at the moment. The cheapest indirect routes usually stopover in China or Dubai.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to London?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to London can take about 22h 50m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,622. There are 16897 km between Melbourne and London. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Hainan Airlines ($1,093), Beijing Capital Airlines ($1,095), and Air China ($1,134) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to London. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to London for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $749. Royal Brunei Airlines flights start at $750 while deals on Air India start at $752 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to London?

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

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

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $129 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, or Burj Khalifa can do so by travelling 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about $23 per day.

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

    If you're on a stopover in Shanghai and looking for things to do, consider visiting People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, or Shanghai WIld Animal Park. Travelers on a layover in Shanghai can visit People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Shanghai WIld Animal Park, by traveling 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 12.7 km, respectively after landing at Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to London 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of $1,037). Flying from Melbourne to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to London

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to London. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,093Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$1,095Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,134Average$1,698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,154Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,165Average$1,843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,237Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,312Average$1,766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,410Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,421Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,491Average$2,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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