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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport from $809

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MEL
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Melbourne are usually found in May or November, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,304

One-way from

$809

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,034
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 20m total
  • London to Melbourne
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10/5
  • 10/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($376 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Wed 4/621:00LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 20mChina Southern
Mon 9/610:20MEL - LHR
2 stops64h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 29/4$1,310
Tue 6/521:20LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 20/511:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,333
Fri 9/520:25LHR - MEL
1 stop33h 10mAir China
Fri 23/520:00MEL - LHR
1 stop33h 30mAir China
Deal found 29/4$1,346
Fri 6/622:05LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sun 22/613:35MEL - LHR
1 stop39h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,357
Fri 23/522:00LHR - MEL
2 stops31h 05mHainan Airlines
Tue 3/619:45MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,377
Wed 17/921:05LHR - MEL
1 stop35h 25mAir India
Wed 24/919:00MEL - LHR
1 stop33h 30mAir India
Deal found 29/4$1,401
Wed 14/517:15LHR - MEL
2 stops27h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 17/512:30MEL - LHR
2 stops26h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,455
Sun 1/619:15LHR - MEL
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/620:00MEL - LHR
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,463
Thu 30/1021:25LHR - MEL
1 stop23h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 29/1109:00MEL - LHR
1 stop31h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,583
Tue 3/609:30LHR - MEL
1 stop21h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/615:50MEL - LHR
2 stops29h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,646

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 13/5

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

$1,304

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 4/6

21:00-19:20

2 stops37h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

10:20-18:05

2 stops64h 45m

$1,310

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 6/6

22:05-11:35

1 stop28h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 22/6

13:35-19:45

1 stop39h 10m

$1,361

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 23/5

22:00-14:05

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

19:45-19:30

1 stop32h 45m

$1,377

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 17/9

21:05-17:30

1 stop35h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 24/9

19:00-19:30

1 stop33h 30m

$1,401

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 16/5

22:40-14:35

1 stop30h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

20:00-20:30

1 stop33h 30m

$1,416

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 13/5

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

19:45-19:30

2 stops32h 45m

$1,441

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 14/5

17:15-05:30

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

12:30-06:25

2 stops26h 55m

$1,455

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 15/9

18:20-11:15

1 stop31h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

$1,519

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

11:00-19:15

1 stop23h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

00:30-16:35

1 stop26h 05m

$1,583

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Southern from London to Melbourne to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,304 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and Beijing Capital Airlines, starting at $1,310 and $1,361 round-trip. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $813 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $815 and Beijing Capital Airlines from $837 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Air ChinaCheapest$1,080Average$2,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,219Average$1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,264Average$1,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,381Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,543Average$2,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,551Average$2,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,603Average$1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,659Average$1,838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,697Average$2,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,701Average$2,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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