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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from $927

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
17 Aug — 24 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 18 July 2026.

Tue 18/822:40
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/921:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,650
Sat 19/918:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 3/1021:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7$1,651
Fri 14/822:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 16/819:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,653
Mon 7/922:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 21/911:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/7$1,653
Tue 11/822:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Sun 23/810:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop42h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 16/7$1,654
Sun 16/811:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
China Southern
Mon 31/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 16/7$1,654
Mon 26/1021:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 1/1112:00
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop40h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/7$1,656
Sun 25/1017:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 18/1112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7$1,656
Tue 1/922:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/919:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,657
Thu 27/811:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops37h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 9/911:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/7$1,657
Mon 19/1021:20
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 19/1122:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7$1,659
Wed 26/822:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Sun 30/821:10
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 17/7$1,660

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 (ME1). 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 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,650

One-way from

$927

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,505
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 18/8-8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 10m total
  • London to Melbourne
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 30/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($335 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($80 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 18 July 2026.
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LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 12/1

09:25-23:45

1 stop27h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

06:15-06:25

1 stop35h 10m

$1,653

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

$1,671

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 19/10

11:35-10:00

1 stop36h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

12:00-14:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,773

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

18:10-07:15

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

15:35-09:10

2 stops28h 35m

$1,848

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

10:30-20:20

2 stops46h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 16/11

20:55-06:30

2 stops68h 35m

$1,872

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 10/12

09:25-05:00

1 stop32h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 29/12

01:00-06:25

1 stop40h 25m

$1,886

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sat 31/10

17:20-20:40

2 stops40h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

22:35-16:20

2 stops28h 45m

$1,888

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Mon 26/10

10:55-20:40

2 stops46h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

22:35-16:20

2 stops28h 45m

$1,941

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 13/1

10:25-07:15

1 stop33h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 3/2

00:30-15:25

1 stop25h 55m

$1,949
Fastest return journey

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Mon 2/11

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

23:55-12:05

1 stop23h 10m

$1,965

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Best time to book a flight from London to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of $1,636). Flying from London to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,501). 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?

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

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 18 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andEtihad Airways from London to Melbourne have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,415 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,June 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,415 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,415 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,June 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
China Southern
7.5
Good
158 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,415 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,June 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,479 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,415 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,June 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,415 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,June 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Air India
5.6
Fair
2,958 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,415 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,June 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London to Melbourne?

    For as low as $1,848, AirAsia X can have you in Melbourne from London in 26h 05m. There are 16897 km between London and Melbourne. 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 round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,036, China Southern will fly you from London to Melbourne and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,251 and $1,299, respectively. These flights start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Melbourne are Air China ($629), Hainan Airlines ($709), and China Southern ($710).

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

    The most popular route from London to Melbourne 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of $1,636). Flying from London to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,501). 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 9 airlines flying from London to Melbourne

Discover the top 9 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 18 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,036Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,251Average$1,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$1,299Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,399Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,467Average$1,737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,530Average$2,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,607Average$2,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,686Average$2,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,169Average$2,843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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