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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from $837

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
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 29 July 2026.

Tue 3/1121:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 20/1112:00
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop40h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7$1,617
Thu 10/911:35
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops37h 25m
China Eastern
Thu 17/912:00
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops51h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/7$1,618
Sun 18/1017:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 7/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7$1,620
Mon 7/1217:40
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop35h 00m
Air China
Thu 24/1220:15
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 40m
Air China
Deal found 28/7$1,621
Mon 24/821:50
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop25h 50m
China Southern
Tue 1/910:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 28/7$1,621
Sun 13/922:05
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop28h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 12/322:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,623
Sun 18/1011:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 3/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/7$1,623
Wed 16/921:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 40m
China Southern
Mon 15/311:25
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 27/7$1,624
Mon 21/922:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1012:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,624
Sat 29/820:45
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop37h 55m
Air India
Sat 19/901:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop43h 00m
Air India
Deal found 28/7$1,626
Fri 18/912:35
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/919:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,627
Mon 10/811:40
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Southern
Tue 18/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 27/7$1,627

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 29 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,617

One-way from

$837

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,440
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/11-20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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21/9
  • 21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 10m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($186 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 16/10

11:35-10:00

1 stop36h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

$1,650

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 17/10

11:35-11:00

2 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

22:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

$1,661

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Mon 31/8

11:35-20:20

2 stops47h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/11

20:55-06:30

2 stops68h 35m

$1,681

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 19/10

21:20-10:00

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

$1,704

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

18:00-10:00

2 stops31h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,722

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 29/10

21:00-14:05

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 26/11

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

$1,762

LondonMelbourne

LHR - AVV

LHRAVV

London Heathrow

Sat 12/9

09:45-22:50

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 27/9

16:40-19:00

2 stops35h 20m

$1,775

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 27/9

21:20-12:40

1 stop30h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

22:30-18:40

1 stop30h 10m

$1,803

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Tue 25/8

11:10-22:50

2 stops26h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 1/9

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

$1,836

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Thu 3/9

17:35-19:40

2 stops41h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

$1,849

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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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,755 and $2,478 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,617 on China Eastern (3 Nov–20 Nov).

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 29 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,431 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,492 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London to Melbourne?

    For as low as $1,650, China Eastern can have you in Melbourne from London in 30h. 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 $1,037, 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 $1,252 and $1,300, 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 ($630), Hainan Airlines ($710), and China Eastern ($763).

  • 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 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 29 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,037Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,252Average$1,966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$1,300Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,303Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,531Average$1,965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,608Average$2,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,688Average$2,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,170Average$2,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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