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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport from $834

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 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MEL
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Melbourne are usually found in May or September, 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,323

One-way from

$834

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,841
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 5/11-12/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($340 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Melbourne

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 13 June 2025.

Wed 5/1121:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Wed 12/1111:25MEL - LHR
2 stops41h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 11/6$1,323
Tue 4/1121:00LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 17/1112:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/6$1,348
Wed 10/909:45LHR - MEL
1 stop23h 10mAir India
Wed 8/1020:00MEL - LHR
1 stop25h 30mAir India
Deal found 11/6$1,405
Wed 22/1017:15LHR - MEL
2 stops27h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 8/1113:30MEL - LHR
2 stops28h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,489
Sat 30/822:05LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/913:00MEL - LHR
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,492
Sun 2/1119:55LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/1100:30MEL - LHR
2 stops31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,497
Tue 9/911:00LHR - MEL
1 stop23h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 11/1008:45MEL - LHR
1 stop31h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,575
Tue 4/1122:05LHR - MEL
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1100:45MEL - LHR
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6$1,643

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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 13 June 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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Heathrow

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 5/11

21:30-21:30

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

11:25-17:55

2 stops41h 30m

$1,323

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

12:00-17:30

1 stop40h 30m

$1,348

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 10/9

09:45-17:55

1 stop23h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

20:00-11:30

1 stop25h 30m

$1,405

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 24/9

17:15-05:30

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

13:30-06:25

2 stops26h 55m

$1,491

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 30/8

22:05-20:15

2 stops37h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 6/9

13:00-20:00

2 stops40h 00m

$1,492

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

19:55-20:45

2 stops37h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

00:30-21:05

2 stops31h 35m

$1,497

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 9/9

21:35-06:15

1 stop23h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

00:30-16:35

1 stop26h 05m

$1,575

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

22:05-12:30

1 stop27h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

$1,643

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 12/10

21:45-11:15

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

18:10-18:45

1 stop34h 35m

$1,719

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

22:00-21:30

1 stop36h 30m

$850

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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 9 June 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 13 June 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 13 June 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.

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

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.

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

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.

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

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.

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

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.

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

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.

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

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 Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,323 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Air India, starting at $1,348 and $1,405 round-trip. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport for 33% 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 $834 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from $844 and China Eastern from $884 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Melbourne

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Air ChinaCheapest$1,062Average$2,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,199Average$1,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,242Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,358Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,516Average$2,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,517Average$2,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,576Average$2,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,631Average$1,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,672Average$2,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,833Average$2,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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