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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne Airport from $729

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from London to Melbourne

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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 10 March 2026.

Sat 6/622:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 10m
China Southern
Sat 20/610:20
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops38h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 6/3$1,348
Tue 5/521:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/511:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,348
Mon 6/422:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 10m
China Southern
Sat 2/510:20
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops38h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 9/3$1,351
Sun 15/321:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 30/313:00
MEL
-
LHR
3 stops63h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/3$1,352
Fri 5/618:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 12/611:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/3$1,352
Mon 1/618:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 16/621:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/3$1,353
Fri 5/606:55
STN
-
MEL
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/617:20
MEL
-
STN
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,355
Tue 21/418:30
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/412:00
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,356
Thu 22/1010:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1107:45
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,356
Wed 24/622:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 5/719:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,358
Thu 10/910:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1008:00
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,358
Fri 1/512:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Fri 8/519:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Deal found 8/3$1,359

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,348

One-way from

$729

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,681
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 6/6-20/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 75h 05m total
  • London to Melbourne
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 6/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 25m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 10 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,415

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

18:00-12:40

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,418

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Thu 16/4

17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

12:00-16:40

2 stops37h 40m

$1,441

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

22:40-15:50

2 stops32h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

17:20-16:40

2 stops32h 20m

$1,472

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 30/4

21:20-12:40

1 stop30h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

$1,472

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 16/4

18:30-06:15

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

12:00-15:10

2 stops36h 10m

$1,505

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sun 26/4

10:50-11:15

2 stops39h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

17:20-16:40

2 stops32h 20m

$1,507

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

16:45-06:15

2 stops28h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

21:35-16:00

2 stops27h 25m

$1,531

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sat 18/4

10:50-15:50

2 stops44h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

$1,597

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Thu 23/4

17:35-15:50

2 stops37h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

$1,598

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

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 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of $950). Flying from London to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,496). 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.

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 19% 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.

Qingdao (TAO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,072.

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.

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 10 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,744 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,744 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,744 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,425 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,744 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.
China Southern
7.4
Good
142 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,744 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,744 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,969 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,744 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

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 05m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,767. London and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 16861 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 $1,018 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Royal Brunei Airlines, starting at $1,110 and $1,134 round-trip. You may be able to fly from London to Melbourne Airport for 42% 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 $618. Hainan Airlines flights start at $636 while deals on China Southern start at $697 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of $950). Flying from London to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,496). 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 London to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,018Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,110Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,134Average$1,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,319Average$1,932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,389Average$1,897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,419Average$2,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,493Average$1,779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,578Average$1,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,656Average$2,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,804Average$1,948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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