Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London from $573

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LON
14 Feb — 21 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 (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 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,388

One-way from

$573

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,892
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 23/4-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Melbourne to London
19/1
  • 19/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Melbourne to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($215 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($74 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 15 January 2026.

Thu 23/421:30
MEL
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LGW
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 9/518:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/1$1,388
Sat 7/312:00
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop40h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 29/421:20
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/1$1,392
Sat 23/512:30
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops26h 55m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri 12/617:15
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops27h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,400
Sun 18/120:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/221:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,403
Sat 28/210:00
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/322:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,404
Sat 4/412:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 21/418:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/1$1,404
Tue 23/610:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop41h 40m
China Southern
Wed 23/922:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1$1,406
Tue 20/117:25
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,406
Wed 22/412:00
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/516:45
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,407
Wed 3/621:00
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
China Southern
Tue 9/622:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1$1,409
Thu 16/410:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 45m
China Southern
Sat 2/521:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1$1,410
Sun 1/210:00
MEL
-
LHR
3 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/217:45
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,412

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to London that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

12:00-09:35

2 stops30h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

16:45-06:15

2 stops28h 30m

$1,443

MelbourneLondon

MEL - STN

MELSTN

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

16:55-09:50

2 stops27h 55m

London Stansted

Sun 12/4

06:15-19:40

2 stops28h 25m

$1,448

MelbourneLondon

MEL - STN

MELSTN

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

21:35-16:50

2 stops28h 15m

London Stansted

Wed 27/5

17:45-06:15

2 stops27h 30m

$1,451

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

16:55-09:55

2 stops28h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 13/4

11:10-19:40

2 stops47h 30m

$1,452

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

16:55-09:20

2 stops27h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

07:00-19:40

2 stops27h 40m

$1,455

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

16:55-09:20

2 stops27h 25m

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

07:00-19:40

2 stops27h 40m

$1,455

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 30/3

16:55-09:55

2 stops27h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

17:35-19:40

2 stops41h 05m

$1,455

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

15:55-13:10

2 stops30h 15m

London Gatwick

Sat 9/5

17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

$1,455

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

13:10-09:25

2 stops31h 15m

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

10:15-20:55

2 stops47h 40m

$1,469

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

10:00-09:55

3 stops34h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/2

17:45-08:30

3 stops27h 45m

$1,476

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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 9 January 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London (average of $953). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,464). 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.

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

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.

Singapore (SIN) – 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 $1,074.

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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 45m.

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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 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 15 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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 KLM and Lufthansa fly from Melbourne Airport to London in about 27h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 05m. There are 16861 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 ($721), Hainan Airlines ($1,002), and Japan Airlines ($1,004) 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 $386. Users have also found prices from $418 and $466 on China Eastern and Beijing Capital Airlines, respectively.

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

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport 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 can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $121 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.

  • 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 $40 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London (average of $953). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,464). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,004Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,020Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,061Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$1,065Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,197Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,212Average$1,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,342Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,352Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,367Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,452Average$2,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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