Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to London?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne to London flights typically cost between $1,351 and $1,693 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,189 on AirAsia X (6 Aug-23 Aug). Find deals

Question 1

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne to London flights typically cost between $1,351 and $1,693 in August.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,189 on AirAsia X (6 Aug-23 Aug). Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Melbourne to London?

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A quick flight from Melbourne to London can take about 28h 05m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,652. 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. Find deals

Question 3

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

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According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($678), Hainan Airlines ($942), and Japan Airlines ($944) 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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $335. China Eastern flights start at $384 while deals on Hainan Airlines start at $421 one-way. Find deals

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of $697). Flying from Melbourne to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Question 9

What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to London?

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Most travellers choose Melbourne - London Heathrow, Melbourne - London Gatwick or Melbourne - London Stansted when deciding on the best route from Melbourne to London.

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to London?

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Etihad Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to London.

Question 11

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

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The most popular stopover on flights from Melbourne to London is Singapore. Shanghai follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Melbourne to London flights. Dubai follows Shanghai in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Melbourne to London flights.

Question 12

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

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Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in London stopover in Beijing least frequently. Hong Kong is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to London. Guangzhou follows Hong Kong in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Melbourne to London flights.

Question 13

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

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The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $113 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 14

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

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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. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Shanghai can hire a car from Shanghai Pu Dong for about $63 per day.

Question 15

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

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If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, or Burj Khalifa. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa, by traveling 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can hire a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of $45 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LON?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to London as you normally would.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to London?

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

Question 19

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to London?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Melbourne to London flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to London?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Melbourne to London by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to London with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to London, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to London become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to London from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.

Question 24

How long is the flight from Melbourne to London?

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

Question 25

Which airlines operate flights from Melbourne to London?

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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.

Question 26

How frequent are flights between Melbourne and London?

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

Question 27

Which airports serve Melbourne and London?

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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.

Question 28

Which direct flight route between Melbourne and London is cheapest?

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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.

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.

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Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$942	Average$1,340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$944	Average$1,233	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$1,001	Average$1,059	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$1,062	Average$1,355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,140	Average$1,459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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China Airlines	Cheapest$1,250	Average$1,572	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search China Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,280	Average$1,544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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