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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Stansted Airport from $674

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — STN
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Stansted
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Stansted. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 August 2026.

Wed 21/1022:35 -
2 stops28h 05m
Wed 11/1110:55 -
2 stops46h 45m
Deal found 16/8$1,548
Fri 16/1014:00 -
2 stops42h 00m
Sat 31/1021:50 -
2 stops32h 10m
Deal found 16/8$1,555
Sat 10/1022:35 -
2 stops45h 20m
Sat 7/1110:55 -
2 stops46h 45m
Deal found 12/8$1,562
Wed 18/1122:35 -
2 stops28h 45m
Mon 23/1110:55 -
2 stops46h 45m
Deal found 14/8$1,570
Fri 20/1122:35 -
2 stops28h 45m
Mon 7/1210:55 -
2 stops46h 45m
Deal found 13/8$1,592
Mon 28/921:35 -
2 stops45h 20m
Mon 26/1010:55 -
2 stops46h 45m
Deal found 14/8$1,593
Sat 10/1022:35 -
2 stops28h 05m
Sat 24/1017:45 -
2 stops40h 55m
Deal found 13/8$1,614
Wed 7/1022:35 -
2 stops28h 05m
Sat 31/1017:20 -
2 stops40h 20m
Deal found 15/8$1,634

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Stansted

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Stansted (STN). 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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,548

One-way from

$674

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,188
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/10-11/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 50m total
  • Melbourne to London
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20/10
  • 20/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($515 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($151 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

MEL Melbourne - STN London Stansted

MELSTN

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

22:35-16:20

2 stops28h 45m

London Stansted

Sat 14/11

17:20-20:40

2 stops40h 20m

$1,894
Fastest return journey

MelbourneLondon

MEL Melbourne - STN London Stansted

MELSTN

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

22:30-12:05

1 stop24h 35m

London Stansted

Sun 15/11

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

$2,115

MelbourneLondon

MEL Melbourne - STN London Stansted

MELSTN

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

22:30-17:55

1 stop30h 25m

London Stansted

Tue 10/11

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

$2,121

MelbourneLondon

MEL Melbourne - STN London Stansted

MELSTN

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

16:55-12:55

2 stops30h 00m

London Stansted

Thu 29/10

20:15-23:20

1 stop40h 05m

$2,121

MelbourneLondon

MEL Melbourne - STN London Stansted

MELSTN

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

16:55-12:05

2 stops30h 10m

London Stansted

Fri 13/11

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

$2,160

MelbourneLondon

MEL Melbourne - STN London Stansted

MELSTN

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

15:55-12:55

2 stops30h 00m

London Stansted

Wed 16/9

21:05-05:30

1 stop23h 25m

$2,283

MelbourneLondon

MEL Melbourne - STN London Stansted

MELSTN

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

15:55-18:45

2 stops35h 50m

London Stansted

Thu 8/10

14:55-09:50

2 stops32h 55m

$2,533

MelbourneLondon

MEL Melbourne - STN London Stansted

MELSTN

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

21:35-22:10

2 stops33h 35m

London Stansted

Sun 15/11

17:20-09:25

2 stops29h 05m

$2,694

MelbourneLondon

MEL Melbourne - STN London Stansted

MELSTN

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

15:55-18:45

2 stops35h 50m

London Stansted

Sat 19/9

14:55-08:50

2 stops32h 55m

$2,726
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneLondon

MEL Melbourne - STN London Stansted

MELSTN

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

22:35-09:55

2 stops45h 20m

$937

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to London Stansted Airport

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to London Stansted Airport flights typically cost between $2,057 and $2,279 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,548 on Turkish Airlines (21 Oct–11 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Stansted

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Stansted. 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 Stansted. Reviews last updated 17 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates from Melbourne to London Stansted Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,652 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,652 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,652 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Stansted. 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 Melbourne to London Stansted Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to London Stansted Airport in 24h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Emirates to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 16837 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to London Stansted Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to London Stansted Airport round-trip from $1,620. Users have found that Emirates is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Stansted?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Stansted by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Braintree
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Gatwick
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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Stansted

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Melbourne to Stansted. 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 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$1,620Average$1,942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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