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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London from $652

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LON
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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 1 August 2026.

Mon 10/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 15/811:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/7$1,397
Wed 12/819:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 25m
Air China
Mon 31/820:20
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 05m
Air China
Deal found 28/7$1,399
Fri 14/811:00
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/822:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,400
Mon 17/821:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 20m
China Southern
Tue 1/921:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops50h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 28/7$1,400
Fri 7/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 6/917:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/7$1,401
Mon 9/1120:15
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 40m
Air China
Mon 16/1120:25
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop32h 15m
Air China
Deal found 30/7$1,403
Mon 26/1020:15
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop45h 05m
Air China
Sun 6/1211:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 05m
Air China
Deal found 1/8$1,403
Fri 7/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Sun 6/922:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 29/7$1,404
Mon 10/811:00
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop40h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 17/821:20
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/7$1,406
Sat 15/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 13/917:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/8$1,406
Mon 14/917:20
MEL
-
LTN
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/906:00
LTN
-
MEL
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,407
Tue 1/921:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 40m
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 11/922:05
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop28h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,407

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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,399

One-way from

$652

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,751

Good round-trip deal

$2,765 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 12/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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30/9
  • 30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 35m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 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 1 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

22:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 28/10

17:25-20:40

2 stops40h 15m

$1,610

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

21:20-19:50

1 stop31h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 20/9

22:05-12:00

1 stop28h 55m

$1,620

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 27/9

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

$1,636

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 15/11

17:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,652

MelbourneLondon

MEL - SEN

MELSEN

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

10:20-10:30

2 stops33h 10m

London Southend

Sun 13/9

07:25-19:20

2 stops26h 55m

$1,707

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

22:35-09:10

2 stops45h 35m

London Gatwick

Sun 15/11

06:30-20:40

2 stops27h 10m

$1,730

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Thu 28/1

13:25-19:45

3 stops41h 20m

London Luton

Fri 19/2

20:05-17:00

2 stops33h 55m

$1,821

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

$1,822

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 25/12

22:20-19:10

1 stop31h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 1/1

21:10-13:00

1 stop28h 50m

$1,889

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

11:00-11:25

2 stops33h 25m

London Luton

Wed 9/9

14:50-09:00

2 stops33h 10m

$1,969

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London (average of $1,508). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,316). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to London flights typically cost between $1,430 and $2,128 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,399 on Air China (12 Aug–31 Aug).

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 16% 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 $919.

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 1 August 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
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
3,638 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
1,499 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
229 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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 Turkish Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and China Eastern fly from Melbourne Airport to London in about 28h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 55m. 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 ($686), China Southern ($906), and China Eastern ($907) 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 $339. Users have also found prices from $368 and $381 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 $2,796 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to London. The cheapest flight overall is $2,162 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - London Heathrow) is currently priced at $1,202.

  • 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. Singapore 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 Al Arab. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Al Arab can be accessed by travelling approximately 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 21.8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about $37 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.

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

    Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore and Merlion are located about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $112 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 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London (average of $1,508). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,316). 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$686Average$1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China SouthernCheapest$906Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$907Average$1,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$949Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,181Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,250Average$1,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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FinnairCheapest$1,270Average$1,996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$1,275Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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