Cheap flights from Melbourne to London from $597

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LON
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,427

One-way from

$597

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,888
Air China
  • Air China
  • 31/1-7/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 40m total
  • Melbourne to London
9/2
  • 9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Melbourne to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($214 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 January 2026

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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 9 January 2026.

Sat 31/120:15MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Sat 7/221:35LHR - MEL
2 stops31h 05mAir China
Deal found 8/1$1,427
Sat 28/210:00MEL - LGW
3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/511:35LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,427
Thu 23/412:00MEL - LGW
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/512:00LGW - MEL
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,434
Wed 28/120:15MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/206:35LHR - MEL
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,442
Fri 1/510:20MEL - LGW
2 stops41h 10mChina Southern
Sat 6/621:30LGW - MEL
2 stops50h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 8/1$1,442
Thu 5/313:30MEL - LHR
2 stops28h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Fri 20/316:55LHR - MEL
2 stops25h 05mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,443
Fri 1/514:50MEL - STN
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/617:45STN - MEL
2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,443
Sun 8/220:45MEL - LHR
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/221:00LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,445
Wed 22/415:55MEL - LGW
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/517:35LGW - MEL
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,446
Thu 5/220:15MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/219:45LHR - MEL
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,448
Fri 1/521:30MEL - LHR
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/522:00LHR - MEL
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,455
Sun 1/1122:30MEL - LGW
1 stop26h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 22/1117:00LGW - MEL
1 stop34h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/1$1,456

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MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

22:40-20:10

3 stops32h 30m

London Luton

Mon 30/3

09:00-06:35

3 stops35h 35m

$1,431

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

14:00-14:15

2 stops35h 15m

London Luton

Sun 15/2

15:20-14:05

2 stops35h 45m

$1,448

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

14:00-14:15

2 stops35h 15m

London Luton

Tue 10/2

14:00-08:30

3 stops31h 30m

$1,459

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

22:30-21:30

2 stops34h 00m

London Luton

Thu 5/2

14:55-10:00

2 stops32h 05m

$1,471

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

16:55-09:25

2 stops27h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

10:15-20:55

2 stops47h 40m

$1,480

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

15:00-15:25

3 stops35h 25m

London Luton

Fri 20/2

13:05-07:25

3 stops31h 20m

$1,503

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

21:35-16:00

2 stops27h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 10/6

18:25-06:15

2 stops26h 50m

$1,518

MelbourneLondon

MEL - SEN

MELSEN

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

14:00-12:50

2 stops33h 50m

London Southend

Thu 5/2

14:35-10:00

2 stops32h 25m

$1,528

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

20:15-20:20

2 stops35h 05m

London Luton

Sun 8/2

12:40-10:00

2 stops34h 20m

$1,533

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 18/5

17:35-19:40

2 stops41h 05m

$1,574

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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 2 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to London, you should look to book at least 19 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of $1,166). Flying from Melbourne to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,461). 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

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 9 January 2026.
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.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 23h 20m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,619. 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, Virgin Australia ($719), Hainan Airlines ($1,001), and Japan Airlines ($1,002) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to London. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to London for 59% 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 $417. Beijing Capital Airlines flights start at $465 while deals on Air China start at $477 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, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are located about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $132 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

    Most Shanghai visitors opt to spend their time at People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple. Those on a layover in Shanghai interested in visiting People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, or Jing'an Temple can do so by travelling 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • 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 Gold Souq. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Gold Souq, by traveling 10.5 km, 11.0 km, and 6.8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can hire a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of $44 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of $1,166). Flying from Melbourne to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,461). 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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,058Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$1,063Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,083Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,195Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,210Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,264Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,349Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,369Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,449Average$2,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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