Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from $936

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Melbourne are usually found in May or June, booked 79 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 5 December 2025.

Sat 27/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops46h 20mChina Southern
Sun 25/108:40MEL - LHR
1 stop44h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12$1,496
Sat 27/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops46h 20mChina Southern
Sat 31/108:40MEL - LHR
2 stops40h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12$1,506
Thu 25/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops46h 20mChina Southern
Mon 12/108:40MEL - LHR
2 stops64h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$1,538
Sat 27/1220:20LGW - MEL
2 stops47h 30mChina Southern
Sun 18/111:25MEL - LGW
2 stops64h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12$1,541
Wed 31/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Wed 21/111:25MEL - LHR
1 stop42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$1,574
Tue 30/1210:30LGW - MEL
3 stops37h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 1/711:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$1,579
Tue 30/1222:00LHR - MEL
1 stop24h 45mChina Southern
Tue 20/111:25MEL - LHR
2 stops42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12$1,583
Wed 31/1221:10LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 10/322:20MEL - LHR
1 stop31h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,603
Wed 24/1217:15LHR - MEL
2 stops26h 35mChina Southern
Tue 20/123:30MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$1,605
Thu 25/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops46h 20mChina Southern
Fri 23/111:25MEL - LHR
1 stop42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$1,615
Sat 27/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops46h 20mChina Southern
Fri 6/211:25MEL - LHR
2 stops42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$1,624
Fri 26/1210:00LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 45mChina Southern
Fri 23/123:30MEL - LGW
2 stops28h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$1,624

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,494

One-way from

$936

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,583
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/3-18/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 78h 00m total
  • London to Melbourne
6/2
  • 6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($325 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 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 5 December 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

Fri 27/2

21:10-13:00

1 stop28h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

22:20-19:10

1 stop31h 50m

$1,606

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

21:05-18:55

1 stop34h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

20:30-19:20

1 stop33h 50m

$1,624

LondonMelbourne

LHR - AVV

LHRAVV

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

08:45-23:15

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 16/3

15:00-11:30

2 stops31h 30m

$1,694

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

13:55-17:00

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

18:20-12:05

1 stop28h 45m

$1,738

LondonMelbourne

LHR - AVV

LHRAVV

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

08:45-23:15

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 20/3

15:00-11:30

2 stops31h 30m

$1,750

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 28/1

10:15-11:50

2 stops38h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

15:00-22:35

2 stops42h 35m

$1,847

LondonMelbourne

LHR - AVV

LHRAVV

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

08:45-23:15

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 7/4

10:35-11:30

2 stops33h 55m

$1,874

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

11:35-09:30

2 stops34h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

13:00-07:25

1 stop29h 25m

$1,913

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

15:20-09:30

1 stop31h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

11:30-06:20

2 stops29h 50m

$1,913

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 21/3

12:05-08:30

2 stops57h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

10:55-10:10

2 stops32h 15m

$1,913

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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 28 November 2025.

Booking 79 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 $1,024). Flying from London to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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 5 December 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.

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 5 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, 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.

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

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 $1,606, 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 $1,194, 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 $1,224 and $1,372, 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 Beijing Capital Airlines ($656), Hainan Airlines ($658), and Air China ($743).

  • What are the most popular routes from London to 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of $1,024). Flying from London to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,194Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,224Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,372Average$1,816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,495Average$2,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,503Average$2,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,552Average$2,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,627Average$2,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,697Average$1,908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,780Average$2,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,893Average$2,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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