Q: 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 $1,767 and $2,524 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,555 on China Southern (29 Oct-20 Nov). Find deals

Question 1

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,767 and $2,524 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,555 on China Southern (29 Oct-20 Nov). Find deals

Question 2

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

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Currently priced at $1,061, Air China will fly you from London to Melbourne and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and China Southern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,197 and $1,241, respectively. These flights start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 3

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

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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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from London to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 8

What are the most popular routes from London to Melbourne?

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

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Melbourne?

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Consider Air India, Royal Brunei Airlines or Air China when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London to Melbourne.

Question 10

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

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The most popular stopover on flights from London to Melbourne is Doha.

Question 11

Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Melbourne flights?

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Of the flights from London to Melbourne that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Guangzhou.

Question 12

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

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 13

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

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To save up to 23% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 21 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from London to Melbourne from $1,946 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $2,300 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 14

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Melbourne from London average $1,955. You can even find prices in May for less than $1,955, as users have found deals to Melbourne from as low as $1,081. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Melbourne from London. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 31%.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to MEL?

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It’s typically best to fly out from London to Melbourne in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from London to Melbourne?

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

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from London to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from London to Melbourne. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from London to Melbourne?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Melbourne from London.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from London to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from London to Melbourne, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from London to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$1,555
One-way from	$905
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,101

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air China	Cheapest$1,061	Average$2,542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,197	Average$1,673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	Cheapest$1,241	Average$1,595	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	Cheapest$1,392	Average$1,599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,516	Average$2,196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air India	Cheapest$1,524	Average$2,137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,574	Average$2,077	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,697	Average$2,560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,726	Average$2,266	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,846	Average$2,502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from $905

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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