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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island from $812

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LDH
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
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 18 March 2026.

Tue 23/620:50
MEL
-
LDH
1 stop13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/611:10
LDH
-
MEL
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3$1,673
Thu 28/513:55
MEL
-
LDH
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/611:10
LDH
-
MEL
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$1,901
Fri 31/719:05
MEL
-
LDH
1 stop16h 00m
Qantas Airways
Tue 4/811:10
LDH
-
MEL
1 stop5h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/3$1,969
Fri 3/420:45
MEL
-
LDH
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/416:00
LDH
-
MEL
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3$2,003
Sat 5/917:30
MEL
-
LDH
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/916:00
LDH
-
MEL
1 stop6h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$2,035
Fri 3/421:00
MEL
-
LDH
2 stops16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/410:10
LDH
-
MEL
1 stop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$2,055
Tue 23/611:05
MEL
-
LDH
1 stop23h 05m
Qantas Airways
Fri 26/611:10
LDH
-
MEL
1 stop5h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/3$2,058

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 18 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,673

One-way from

$812

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,819
23/6-26/6
  • 23/6-26/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Lord Howe Island
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23/5
  • 23/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Lord Howe Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($651 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($126 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

13:55-10:40

1 stop20h 15m

Lord Howe Island

Thu 4/6

11:10-20:05

1 stop9h 25m

$1,901

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

15:00-11:35

1 stop20h 05m

Lord Howe Island

Tue 4/8

11:10-23:35

1 stop12h 55m

$1,970

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

20:50-10:40

1 stop13h 20m

Lord Howe Island

Fri 26/6

11:10-20:20

2 stops9h 40m

$2,107

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

06:00-09:40

1 stop27h 10m

Lord Howe Island

Fri 1/5

10:10-18:35

1 stop8h 55m

$2,195
Fastest return journey

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

06:00-11:35

1 stop5h 05m

Lord Howe Island

Sat 12/9

10:10-18:35

2 stops8h 55m

$2,213
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

20:15-09:40

1 stop12h 55m

$812

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Deals found on 14/3

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island

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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 $1,055). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,759). 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 18 March 2026.
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
1,005 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,005 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,005 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

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 $1,969, Qantas Airways can have you in Lord Howe Island from Melbourne Airport in 16h. 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 $1,357, 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 27% 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 $1,055). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,759). 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 18 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,357Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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