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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from $739

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from London to Melbourne

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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 17 April 2026.

Sun 6/917:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1006:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,416
Tue 22/921:45
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop35h 10m
Air India
Mon 28/919:35
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop33h 25m
Air India
Deal found 13/4$1,429
Mon 2/1109:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/1107:45
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,433
Thu 22/1010:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1107:45
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,436
Tue 26/518:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/906:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,437
Sun 25/1017:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 1/1112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/4$1,440
Mon 1/622:40
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/712:00
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,443
Mon 7/1217:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 19/112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/4$1,443
Wed 3/620:25
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/614:35
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,451
Tue 27/1021:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1114:55
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,453
Thu 3/1210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/106:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,453
Wed 14/1006:30
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/1118:20
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,454

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,416

One-way from

$739

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,785
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 6/9-4/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 35m total
  • London to Melbourne
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2/9
  • 2/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 10m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($233 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 17 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 16/6

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 23/7

21:30-18:40

1 stop30h 10m

$1,592

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 25/9

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

06:15-07:25

1 stop35h 10m

$1,695

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 22/9

00:30-07:30

1 stop40h 00m

$1,702
Fastest return journey

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 14/6

09:30-15:50

1 stop21h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

17:20-07:00

1 stop22h 40m

$1,794

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

10:25-23:15

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 28/9

06:15-07:20

1 stop34h 05m

$1,925

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 28/8

11:35-10:00

2 stops61h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

$1,932

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,995

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,995

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,999

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Thu 7/5

21:05-07:50

2 stops49h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

22:55-12:55

1 stop23h 00m

$2,001

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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 10 April 2026.

Booking 75 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of $1,343). Flying from London to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,275). 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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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 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
China Eastern
7.3
Good
207 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,969 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight

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 $1,794, China Eastern can have you in Melbourne from London in 21h 20m. 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 $1,009, 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 China Eastern and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,108 and $1,362, respectively. These flights start at 42% 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 Singapore Airlines ($461), Air China ($612), and Hainan Airlines ($690).

  • 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 $1,343). Flying from London to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,275). 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,009Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,108Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,362Average$1,935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,377Average$1,943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,390Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,406Average$2,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,564Average$2,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,564Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,641Average$2,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,111Average$2,767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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