What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 19% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 31m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,740.

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

For as low as $2,368, Etihad Airways can have you in Melbourne Airport from London Heathrow Airport in 21h 25m. 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 Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,049 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air India and Singapore Airlines, starting at $1,214 and $1,266 round-trip. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport for 49% 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 $637 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $662 and China Southern from $663 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from LHR to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Before booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Etihad Airways, China Eastern or Qatar Airways.

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.

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Booking 50 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,665). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,658). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,629 and $2,229 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,514 on China Eastern (16 Nov–7 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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

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Judith,Sept 2026

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Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

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Judith,Sept 2026

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Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

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Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

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Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

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Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

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Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

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How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?
For as low as $2,368, Etihad Airways can have you in Melbourne Airport from London Heathrow Airport in 21h 25m. 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 Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,049 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air India and Singapore Airlines, starting at $1,214 and $1,266 round-trip. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport for 49% 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 $637 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $662 and China Southern from $663 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,665). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,658). 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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China Southern	Cheapest$1,049	Average$1,437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Air India	Cheapest$1,214	Average$1,913	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,266	Average$2,006	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,319	Average$1,754	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,339	Average$1,690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,708	Average$2,135	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
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Booking 50 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?

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,629 and $2,229 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,514 on China Eastern (16 Nov–7 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from LHR to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 19% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,740.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 31m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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

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London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,629 and $2,229 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,514 on China Eastern (16 Nov–7 Dec).