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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne Airport from $879

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 July 2026.

Fri 4/917:10
LHR
-
MEL
3 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/919:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,622
Sun 18/1017:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 7/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/7$1,622
Fri 18/909:45
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop24h 55m
Air India
Fri 2/1001:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop26h 30m
Air India
Deal found 21/7$1,624
Wed 18/1109:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
AirAsia X
Sat 5/1206:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 10m
AirAsia X
Deal found 22/7$1,624
Wed 26/822:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/921:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,625
Sun 18/1017:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 3/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/7$1,625
Wed 5/822:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 10m
China Southern
Wed 19/810:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop42h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 21/7$1,626
Fri 21/822:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,626
Fri 21/822:40
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops46h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/921:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,629
Sat 8/818:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 30m
China Southern
Sun 16/821:10
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 21/7$1,629
Wed 19/822:05
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/819:40
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,631
Mon 23/1109:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
AirAsia X
Tue 8/1201:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 25m
AirAsia X
Deal found 21/7$1,631

Find flight deals from London to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,622

One-way from

$879

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,472
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 4/9-20/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 63h 15m total
  • London to Melbourne
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($318 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 23 July 2026.
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LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

09:25-23:45

1 stop27h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 14/1

01:00-06:25

1 stop40h 25m

$1,662

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 19/9

22:00-09:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 2/3

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

$1,686

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 27/10

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

$1,715

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

22:00-12:40

1 stop29h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

$1,754

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 24/12

09:25-05:00

1 stop32h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 13/1

01:00-06:25

1 stop40h 25m

$1,782

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 27/12

09:25-05:00

1 stop32h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 13/1

01:00-06:25

1 stop40h 25m

$1,788

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 21/8

22:00-10:00

3 stops51h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

11:00-19:10

1 stop41h 10m

$1,801

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 20/8

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

12:00-15:00

2 stops36h 00m

$1,821

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 6/9

11:35-13:35

2 stops41h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

11:00-19:10

1 stop41h 10m

$1,918

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Tue 13/10

06:55-20:40

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

22:35-22:10

2 stops33h 35m

$1,941

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Best time to book a flight from London to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from London with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,632). Flying from London to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,495). 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 to Melbourne Airport?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 18% of one-stop itineraries from London to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Shenzhen (SZX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,326.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 25m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 03m.

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

The price you pay for your flight from London to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 23 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from London to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,423 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from London to Melbourne Airport can take about 26h. AirAsia X provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,686. London and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 16887 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Melbourne Airport is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,033 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and China Eastern, starting at $1,248 and $1,296 round-trip. You may be able to fly from London to Melbourne Airport for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $628. Hainan Airlines flights start at $708 while deals on China Southern start at $764 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Melbourne Airport?

    The most popular route from London to Melbourne Airport is London Heathrow - Melbourne. You may also consider London Gatwick - Melbourne or London Stansted - Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,632). Flying from London to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,495). 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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Fly from London to Melbourne on these airlines

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Top 8 airlines flying from London to Melbourne

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from London to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,033Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,248Average$1,960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$1,296Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,300Average$1,784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,527Average$1,959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,603Average$2,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,683Average$2,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,164Average$2,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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