Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport from $933

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MEL
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Melbourne are usually found in May or September, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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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 27 November 2025.

Sun 30/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop24h 45mChina Southern
Wed 3/1211:25MEL - LHR
1 stop42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11$1,487
Thu 4/1222:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Tue 13/111:25MEL - LHR
1 stop42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11$1,490
Mon 1/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Mon 8/1211:25MEL - LHR
1 stop42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$1,518
Tue 2/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops46h 20mChina Southern
Tue 9/1211:25MEL - LHR
2 stops42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11$1,521
Wed 31/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Mon 19/123:30MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11$1,524
Sat 29/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Thu 4/1211:25MEL - LHR
1 stop42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$1,528
Wed 31/1221:10LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 13/122:20MEL - LHR
1 stop31h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,533
Sat 29/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Mon 8/1208:40MEL - LHR
2 stops68h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$1,539
Sun 28/1221:10LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 20/122:20MEL - LHR
1 stop31h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,542

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,465

One-way from

$933

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,780
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/4-25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • London to Melbourne
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 00m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($312 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 27 November 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

Wed 31/12

21:10-13:00

1 stop28h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

22:20-19:10

1 stop31h 50m

$1,608

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 30/3

13:05-09:15

2 stops34h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

09:30-10:10

1 stop33h 40m

$1,930

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 21/1

13:45-09:30

2 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

11:30-05:55

2 stops29h 25m

$1,930

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 20/3

12:05-08:30

2 stops33h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 5/4

10:55-07:25

1 stop29h 30m

$1,931

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

17:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

11:30-10:15

2 stops33h 45m

$1,931

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

13:35-09:30

2 stops32h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

11:30-06:20

2 stops29h 50m

$1,931

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 25/2

15:20-10:00

2 stops31h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

10:30-06:40

2 stops31h 10m

$1,936

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

15:20-09:30

1 stop31h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

13:00-07:25

1 stop29h 25m

$1,936

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 21/5

09:30-15:35

1 stop21h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

17:10-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

$2,145

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 20/12

17:45-14:30

2 stops57h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 9/1

21:40-14:55

2 stops52h 15m

$2,165

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Melbourne

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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 21 November 2025.

Booking 66 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 $1,145). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,725). 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 27 November 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 13% 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 at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 27 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport, such as Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    For as low as $1,608, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in Melbourne Airport from London Heathrow Airport in 28h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16897 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $1,213 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and Royal Brunei Airlines, starting at $1,244 and $1,395 round-trip. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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    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 $1,145). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,725). 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 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,213Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,244Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,395Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,519Average$2,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,528Average$2,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,578Average$2,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,654Average$2,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,725Average$1,977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,810Average$2,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,924Average$2,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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