Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from $874

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 22/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Melbourne are usually found in May or June, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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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 31 October 2025.

Sun 7/1221:15LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 55mHainan Airlines
Sun 28/1220:45MEL - LHR
2 stops32h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,413
Tue 2/1210:30LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/213:10MEL - LGW
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,413
Wed 12/1121:00LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 17/1113:00MEL - LHR
2 stops39h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/10$1,418
Mon 3/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Sun 16/1111:25MEL - LHR
2 stops42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 29/10$1,419
Sat 27/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops46h 20mChina Southern
Fri 6/223:30MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 30/10$1,421
Sat 27/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops46h 20mChina Southern
Sun 25/111:25MEL - LHR
2 stops42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 29/10$1,425
Tue 4/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Mon 24/1109:00MEL - LHR
1 stop44h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 29/10$1,427
Sat 29/1120:20LGW - MEL
2 stops38h 10mChina Southern
Sun 7/1211:25MEL - LGW
2 stops64h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 30/10$1,427
Sun 7/1221:15LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 55mHainan Airlines
Tue 6/120:45MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,428
Mon 1/1210:30LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/215:00MEL - LGW
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,428
Thu 25/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Mon 2/211:25MEL - LHR
2 stops42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 29/10$1,430
Wed 3/1219:45LHR - MEL
1 stop32h 25mHainan Airlines
Tue 30/1220:45MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,431

Cheap 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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,404

One-way from

$874

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,824
Air China
  • Air China
  • 25/12-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 40m total
  • London to Melbourne
22/11
  • 22/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($316 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 31 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Melbourne that are best for you.

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LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

$1,437

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 14/3

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

$1,477

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

09:00-16:50

1 stop22h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

15:10-06:40

1 stop24h 30m

$1,795

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

17:10-05:55

1 stop23h 45m

$1,818

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

17:05-11:50

2 stops31h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

15:10-09:25

2 stops29h 15m

$1,847

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

09:00-16:50

1 stop22h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

15:10-06:40

1 stop24h 30m

$1,849

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

17:45-07:25

2 stops26h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

00:30-21:05

2 stops31h 35m

$1,853

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 11/11

10:25-09:25

1 stop36h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

00:30-15:25

1 stop25h 55m

$1,873

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

07:00-20:00

2 stops28h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

23:30-22:25

2 stops31h 55m

$1,873

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

17:45-11:50

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

15:10-09:55

2 stops29h 45m

$1,890

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Best time to book a flight from London to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

Booking 20 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.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of $1,029). Flying from London to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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 LON to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 31 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to Melbourne in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 31 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London to Melbourne?

    For as low as $1,795, China Eastern can have you in Melbourne from London in 22h 50m. There are 16887 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 $1,189, China Eastern will fly you from London to Melbourne and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Royal Brunei Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,232 and $1,382, respectively. These flights start at 38% 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 China Southern ($883), China Eastern ($930), and Hainan Airlines ($1,010).

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

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Melbourne?

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  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of $1,029). Flying from London to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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

Discover the top 10 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 31 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,189Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,232Average$1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,382Average$1,829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,505Average$2,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,513Average$2,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,563Average$2,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,638Average$2,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,708Average$1,958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,833Average$2,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,906Average$2,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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