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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London from $678

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 20/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LON
15 Aug — 22 Aug1
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 16 July 2026.

Wed 4/1118:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 19/1120:55
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,448
Mon 9/1118:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop34h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 29/1120:55
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,450
Tue 8/921:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 40m
Shenzhen Airlines
Wed 7/1022:05
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop28h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,451
Fri 6/1115:30
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops28h 40m
Finnair
Sat 14/1118:10
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 10m
Finnair
Deal found 16/7$1,454
Mon 20/721:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 18/818:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/7$1,454
Mon 20/719:40
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop33h 45m
Air China
Thu 6/822:40
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 45m
Air China
Deal found 16/7$1,455
Tue 4/811:00
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop40h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 11/821:20
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7$1,457
Sat 14/1118:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop23h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/1120:55
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/7$1,458
Mon 20/711:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 10/818:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7$1,458
Wed 12/819:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Mon 31/812:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 15/7$1,460
Fri 24/721:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 16/822:05
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop28h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,461
Tue 21/721:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 5/822:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/7$1,461

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 16 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,448

One-way from

$678

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,863

Good round-trip deal

$2,562 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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20/7
  • 20/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 20m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($202 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($71 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 16 July 2026.
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MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

21:30-15:00

1 stop26h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 30/11

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

$1,640

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

21:20-12:40

1 stop30h 20m

$1,701

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 23/8

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

$1,701

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

21:35-13:10

2 stops48h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 17/8

17:35-19:40

2 stops41h 05m

$1,720

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

13:00-14:40

3 stops34h 40m

London Luton

Tue 22/9

15:15-09:50

3 stops33h 35m

$1,824

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

13:00-14:25

3 stops34h 25m

London Luton

Wed 12/8

14:50-09:35

3 stops33h 45m

$1,826

MelbourneLondon

MEL - SEN

MELSEN

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

11:00-11:20

2 stops33h 20m

London Southend

Mon 24/8

16:10-09:35

2 stops32h 25m

$1,829

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

London Gatwick

Sat 12/9

17:40-19:40

2 stops41h 00m

$1,840

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

13:00-15:15

2 stops35h 15m

London Luton

Fri 21/8

15:40-09:35

2 stops32h 55m

$1,846

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

10:20-09:00

2 stops31h 40m

London Luton

Thu 6/8

06:00-19:20

2 stops28h 20m

$1,859

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to London

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London (average of $1,467). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,302). 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.

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 17% 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.

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $923.

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 Denpasar (DPS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 00m.

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.

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

Booking 74 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.

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 16 July 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
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,626 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,479 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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, Turkish Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to London in about 26h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 30m. There are 16897 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 ($689), China Southern ($911), and China Eastern ($911) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to London. Virgin Australia is currently priced 61% 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 $341. Users have also found prices from $370 and $383 on Hainan Airlines and AirAsia X, 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.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to London?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,976 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to London. The cheapest flight overall is $2,173 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - London Heathrow) is currently priced at $1,320.

  • 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 Dubai most frequently. Shanghai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne Airport to London. Abu Dhabi 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 Dubai?

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa can be accessed by travelling approximately 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about $27 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 French Concession 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 French Concession are located about 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 32.8 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong if you are interested in checking them out.

  • 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 Istanbul. Hong Kong sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne Airport to London. Beijing 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London (average of $1,467). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,302). 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$689Average$2,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China SouthernCheapest$911Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AirAsia XCheapest$953Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$958Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$960Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,187Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,256Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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FinnairCheapest$1,276Average$2,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,280Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$1,309Average$1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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