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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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
21 Dec — 28 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 56 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 21 November 2025.

Tue 25/1121:30LHR - MEL
2 stops46h 40mChina Southern
Sat 6/1211:25MEL - LHR
2 stops42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11$1,476
Tue 25/1121:30LHR - MEL
2 stops46h 40mChina Southern
Mon 8/1211:25MEL - LHR
1 stop42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11$1,490
Wed 31/1221:10LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 15/222:20MEL - LHR
1 stop31h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,497
Tue 25/1110:30LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 9/1222:30MEL - LGW
1 stop26h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11$1,503
Fri 26/1208:20STN - MEL
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/113:10MEL - STN
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$1,510
Wed 26/1110:30LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 1/1212:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11$1,511
Sun 30/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Thu 4/1208:40MEL - LHR
1 stop44h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11$1,536
Mon 24/1121:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Mon 8/1223:30MEL - LHR
2 stops30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11$1,541
Tue 25/1110:30LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1212:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11$1,541
Mon 24/1110:30LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1212:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11$1,545
Tue 2/1210:30LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 9/1212:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11$1,559
Mon 29/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Mon 12/123:30MEL - LHR
2 stops49h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11$1,561

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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,469

One-way from

$927

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,782
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/1-25/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 35m total
  • London to Melbourne
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25/11
  • 25/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($340 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($94 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 21 November 2025.
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LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

21:10-13:00

1 stop28h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

22:20-19:10

1 stop31h 50m

$1,497

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 26/11

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

23:30-06:20

1 stop41h 50m

$1,619

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 13/1

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

22:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

$1,743

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 30/11

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 4/12

12:00-14:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,754

LondonMelbourne

LHR - AVV

LHRAVV

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

08:45-23:15

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 17/2

15:00-11:30

2 stops31h 30m

$1,768

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 13/1

20:20-21:30

2 stops38h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

23:30-17:20

2 stops28h 50m

$1,794

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 13/1

21:00-14:05

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

12:00-17:30

1 stop40h 30m

$1,805

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 26/11

08:50-05:40

3 stops33h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

07:45-06:40

3 stops33h 55m

$1,918

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 11/2

08:40-23:20

1 stop27h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

17:10-12:35

1 stop30h 25m

$1,924

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 9/2

09:00-23:20

1 stop27h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

17:10-12:35

1 stop30h 25m

$1,924

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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 14 November 2025.

Booking 56 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 $1,046). Flying from London to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,704). 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 21 November 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 21 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,309 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,943 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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

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?

    For as low as $1,497, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in Melbourne from London in 28h 50m. 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 $1,219, 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 $1,251 and $1,402, respectively. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • 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 $1,046). Flying from London to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,704). 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 21 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,219Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,251Average$1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,402Average$1,856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,527Average$2,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,535Average$2,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,586Average$2,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,662Average$2,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,734Average$1,987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,860Average$2,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,934Average$2,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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