Cheap flights from Melbourne to London

MEL — LON
30 Oct — 6 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find flight deals from Melbourne to London

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,036
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($199 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to London, you should look to book at least 22 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of $1,548). Flying from Melbourne to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,406). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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

  • 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.

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

    According to our current data, China Southern ($880), Virgin Australia ($933), and AirAsia X ($953) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to London. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to London for 51% 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 Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $341. Hainan Airlines flights start at $370 while deals on AirAsia X start at $383 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 Shanghai?

    The majority of Shanghai visitors spend their time at People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and French Concession. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and French Concession are located about 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 32.8 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

    Most Singapore visitors opt to spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore. Those on a layover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Universal Studios Singapore can do so by travelling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $117 per day.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of $1,548). Flying from Melbourne to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,406). 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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Travelling to a place near London?

Book flights to London if you plan to visit one of these locations
Milton Keynes
Hounslow
St. Albans
Luton
Horsham
Brentford
Dover
Aylesbury
Dorking
Guildford
Stansted
Braintree
Gatwick
Kingston upon Thames
Uxbridge
Chertsey
Twickenham
Orpington
Teddington

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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to London

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$880Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$933Average$2,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirAsia XCheapest$953Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$959Average$1,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$960Average$2,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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China EasternCheapest$966Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,199Average$1,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,261Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,271Average$1,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest$1,276Average$1,965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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