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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island from $2,293

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LDH
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Sun 21/1217:30MEL - LDH
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1215:35LDH - MEL
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,418
Thu 11/1208:15MEL - LDH
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1209:40LDH - MEL
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$2,523
Sun 21/1215:50MEL - LDH
2 stops17h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1215:35LDH - MEL
2 stops16h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$3,376

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH). 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,293

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,891
3/4-12/4
  • 3/4-12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Lord Howe Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($250 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Lord Howe Island

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MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

20:50-09:10

1 stop12h 20m

Lord Howe Island

Sun 12/4

12:05-18:35

1 stop7h 00m

$2,293

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Sun 21/12

17:30-09:10

1 stop15h 40m

Lord Howe Island

Sun 28/12

15:35-23:05

1 stop7h 30m

$2,418

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

21:00-09:10

2 stops12h 10m

Lord Howe Island

Sun 12/4

12:05-20:10

2 stops8h 35m

$3,291

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Sun 21/12

15:50-09:10

2 stops17h 20m

Lord Howe Island

Sun 28/12

15:35-08:30

2 stops16h 55m

$3,376

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Deals found on 10/12

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island (average of $1,123). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,871). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lord Howe Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lord Howe Island. 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 Lord Howe Island. Reviews last updated 12 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lord Howe Island from Melbourne?

    Lord Howe Island (LDH), located 1.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island. 1 airline have flights to Lord Howe Island from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island?

    For as low as $3,291, Qantas Airways can have you in Lord Howe Island from Melbourne Airport in 12h 10m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Lord Howe Island is about 1468 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,445, Qantas Airways will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island 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 Lord Howe Island?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island (average of $1,123). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,871). 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 airline flying from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,445Average$1,904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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