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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from $773

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
15 Jun — 22 Jun1
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 16 May 2026.

Tue 19/511:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 9/621:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/5$1,468
Sun 18/1017:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 45m
China Eastern
Tue 3/1112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/5$1,471
Thu 11/621:20
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 25/612:00
MEL
-
LHR
3 stops39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/5$1,472
Fri 29/522:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 30/619:45
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,479
Wed 4/1117:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 17/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/5$1,481
Sun 17/511:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Thu 4/611:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/5$1,485
Sun 6/919:15
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
China Southern
Sun 15/1111:25
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 11/5$1,486
Mon 18/511:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 8/611:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/5$1,486
Tue 19/518:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 40m
China Eastern
Wed 3/611:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/5$1,488
Thu 14/511:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 25/511:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/5$1,491
Mon 2/1122:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop24h 45m
China Southern
Tue 17/1123:30
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops30h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 14/5$1,492
Wed 20/511:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 8/611:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/5$1,492

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 16 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,468

One-way from

$773

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,460
4/6-11/6
  • 4/6-11/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 50m total
  • London to Melbourne
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1/7
  • 1/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($249 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($83 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 16 May 2026.
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Price

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LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 31/10

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

22:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

$1,551

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 31/10

21:00-14:05

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

12:00-17:30

1 stop40h 30m

$1,613

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

$1,750

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 31/10

17:00-14:05

1 stop34h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

22:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

$1,770

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

09:30-15:50

1 stop21h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

17:20-12:45

1 stop28h 25m

$1,803

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 31/10

21:00-14:05

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

$1,823

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 26/5

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

$1,904

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 4/6

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

07:00-15:00

2 stops41h 00m

$1,967

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 4/6

10:50-10:30

2 stops38h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 25/7

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

$2,066

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Tue 10/11

06:40-05:40

3 stops36h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

07:45-16:20

3 stops43h 35m

$2,074

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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?

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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of $1,477). Flying from London to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,321). 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?

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 16 May 2026.
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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.5
Good
151 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,439 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Eastern
7.3
Good
211 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,957 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London to Melbourne?

    For as low as $1,803, 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 $1,010, 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 $1,266 and $1,363, respectively. These flights start at 43% 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 ($613), Hainan Airlines ($691), and China Southern ($692).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of $1,477). Flying from London to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,321). 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 16 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,010Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,266Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,363Average$1,882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,392Average$1,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,408Average$2,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,452Average$1,945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,566Average$1,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,566Average$1,760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,643Average$2,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,113Average$2,770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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