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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London from $501

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LON
25 Mar — 1 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 February 2026.

Sun 24/519:45
MEL
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LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/622:05
LHR
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MEL
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,217
Tue 17/320:45
MEL
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LHR
1 stop30h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 3/422:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,222
Thu 14/521:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 14/611:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/2$1,222
Tue 2/619:45
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 1/722:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,223
Sun 10/519:45
MEL
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LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/522:05
LHR
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MEL
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,225
Sun 10/519:45
MEL
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LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/522:05
LHR
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MEL
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,226
Sat 14/322:30
MEL
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LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 16/310:30
LGW
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MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/2$1,227
Mon 25/521:00
MEL
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LHR
1 stop31h 00m
China Southern
Mon 8/622:10
LHR
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MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 22/2$1,229
Wed 30/907:00
MEL
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LGW
2 stops33h 30m
AirAsia X
Tue 3/1109:25
LGW
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MEL
2 stops27h 20m
AirAsia X
Deal found 19/2$1,229
Tue 24/220:45
MEL
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LHR
1 stop30h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 27/221:00
LHR
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MEL
2 stops31h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,230
Sat 15/807:00
MEL
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LGW
1 stop33h 25m
AirAsia X
Sun 13/910:25
LGW
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MEL
1 stop34h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 20/2$1,230
Sun 10/519:45
MEL
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LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/621:00
LHR
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MEL
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,237

Find flight deals from Melbourne to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 23 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,217

One-way from

$501

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,429
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  • 24/5-14/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 40m total
  • Melbourne to London
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12/3
  • 12/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 35m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 February 2026.
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MEL - LGW

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Mon 4/5

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 18/5

14:05-06:15

2 stops31h 10m

$1,298

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 21/5

18:00-12:40

1 stop33h 40m

$1,343

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 25/5

17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

$1,401

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 12/7

07:00-07:25

1 stop33h 25m

London Gatwick

Fri 31/7

10:25-05:30

1 stop34h 05m

$1,429

MelbourneLondon

MEL - STN

MELSTN

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

21:35-09:55

2 stops45h 20m

London Stansted

Sat 23/5

17:45-19:40

2 stops40h 55m

$1,484

MelbourneLondon

MEL - STN

MELSTN

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

21:35-09:55

2 stops45h 20m

London Stansted

Thu 11/6

17:35-19:40

2 stops41h 05m

$1,493

MelbourneLondon

MEL - STN

MELSTN

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

London Stansted

Thu 14/5

17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

$1,502

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 4/7

07:00-07:25

1 stop33h 25m

London Gatwick

Sun 2/8

10:25-05:30

1 stop34h 05m

$1,526

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

16:10-12:05

2 stops30h 55m

London Luton

Mon 23/3

17:00-05:45

2 stops25h 45m

$1,531

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

12:00-15:10

2 stops36h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

13:20-06:15

2 stops31h 55m

$1,566

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to London

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 20 February 2026.

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London (average of $700). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,367). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to London?

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 15% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to London?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Qingdao (TAO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,099.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to London?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to London?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 50m.

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 23 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQatar Airways from Melbourne Airport to London. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,528 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,413 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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 Airport to London?

    Airlines like China Eastern, AirAsia X, and Turkish Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to London in about 28h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 40m. There are 16887 km between Melbourne Airport and London. 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 round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($680), Hainan Airlines ($945), and Japan Airlines ($947) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to London. Virgin Australia is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $336. Users have also found prices from $386 and $423 on China Eastern and Hainan Airlines, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Melbourne Airport to London, consider Melbourne - London Heathrow, Melbourne - London Gatwick or Melbourne - London Stansted, as they are the most popular.

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

    Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in London stopover in Singapore most frequently. Shanghai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne Airport to London. Dubai ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Melbourne Airport to London flights.

  • 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 Universal Studios Singapore. 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 can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $114 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple are the most popular attractions in Shanghai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland and Jing'an Temple are located about 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can rent a car at Shanghai Pu Dong for an average daily rate of $63 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

    Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq and Burj Khalifa are located about 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about $45 per day.

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

    Melbourne Airport to London flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Beijing. Hong Kong sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne Airport to London. Guangzhou ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to London?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London (average of $700). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,367). 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
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$680Average$2,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$945Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$947Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$1,005Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$1,066Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,144Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,184Average$1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest$1,211Average$1,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$1,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,284Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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