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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport from $819

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MEL
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 August 2026.

Sat 12/922:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Mon 28/912:00 -
2 stops51h 40m
Deal found 10/8$1,436
Thu 19/1110:30 -
1 stop40h 35m
Sat 27/212:00 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 10/8$1,474
Sat 5/922:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Sat 19/912:00 -
2 stops36h 00m
Deal found 10/8$1,488
Tue 29/922:00 -
1 stop29h 40m
Wed 28/1012:00 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 7/8$1,489
Wed 2/922:00 -
2 stops30h 40m
Wed 9/911:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Deal found 9/8$1,491
Sat 3/1018:00 -
1 stop30h 00m
Mon 26/1022:30 -
1 stop43h 00m
Deal found 7/8$1,492
Wed 16/911:00 -
1 stop36h 40m
Sun 4/1011:20 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 7/8$1,494
Mon 14/921:50 -
1 stop25h 50m
Sun 4/1011:20 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 7/8$1,495
Mon 2/1109:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Fri 13/1112:00 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 8/8$1,496

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,436

One-way from

$819

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,137
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 12/9-28/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 77h 40m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($210 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Melbourne 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 10 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 17/9

21:55-09:00

1 stop26h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

$1,699

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

17:55-12:40

1 stop33h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

22:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

$1,812

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 26/11

10:30-11:00

3 stops37h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 10/12

12:00-14:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,823

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 5/11

08:40-17:50

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

23:40-05:55

1 stop41h 15m

$1,932

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 3/11

06:30-20:40

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

22:35-16:30

2 stops28h 55m

$1,949

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 17/9

17:35-19:40

2 stops41h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

$1,976
Fastest return journey

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 17/11

06:30-20:40

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

16:55-09:10

2 stops27h 15m

$2,076

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 1/11

08:40-17:50

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

23:40-05:55

1 stop41h 15m

$2,099

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

17:25-20:40

2 stops40h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 15/1

22:35-22:35

2 stops35h 00m

$2,171

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 5/11

06:30-20:40

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 26/11

15:30-09:10

2 stops28h 40m

$2,216

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 10 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,639). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,450). 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 London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,791 and $2,909 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,436 on China Eastern (12 Sept–28 Sept).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Melbourne. 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 London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like China Eastern, British Airways, and Turkish Airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 22h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h. There are 16887 km between London Gatwick Airport and Melbourne Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Melbourne?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne 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 London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,639). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,450). 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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