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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport from $729

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

Fri 9/1006:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 10m
AirAsia X
Mon 26/1009:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
AirAsia X
Deal found 13/4$1,362
Thu 12/1101:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 25m
AirAsia X
Sun 15/1109:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 13/4$1,370
Thu 8/1022:45
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops42h 40m
AirAsia X
Thu 22/1010:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 13/4$1,372
Mon 13/712:00
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/812:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,410
Sun 18/1020:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1109:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,411
Mon 26/1012:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 26/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/4$1,416
Fri 31/711:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 31/818:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/4$1,422
Thu 7/512:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops54h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 27/507:05
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,423
Sat 17/1006:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/1210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,435
Sun 13/906:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/912:35
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops46h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,436
Mon 26/1022:35
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1109:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,437

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Gatwick (LGW). 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

$1,362

One-way from

$729

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,033
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 9/10-26/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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27/7
  • 27/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($230 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Gatwick 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.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

06:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 25/8

10:25-23:15

1 stop27h 50m

$1,489

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

00:30-07:30

1 stop40h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 15/8

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

$1,502

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 11/7

06:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/7

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

$1,679

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

06:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 29/9

10:25-23:15

1 stop27h 50m

$1,845

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

21:30-15:00

1 stop26h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 18/8

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,877

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

22:55-19:45

1 stop29h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

21:45-08:50

2 stops26h 05m

$2,003
Fastest return journey

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

22:55-12:35

1 stop22h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 15/6

21:45-08:50

2 stops26h 05m

$2,051

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 28/6

06:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 15/7

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

$2,054

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 27/6

06:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 15/7

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

$2,054

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

15:55-12:35

2 stops29h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 9/6

21:45-08:50

2 stops26h 05m

$2,066

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Gatwick

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,462). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,475). 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 Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport 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
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
202 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport will take you 26h 30m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and London Gatwick Airport is about 16887 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $672 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and China Southern, starting at $1,077 and $1,080 round-trip. These flights start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $374. Users have also found prices from $598 and $816 on China Eastern and Emirates, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,462). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,475). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$672Average$1,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$1,077Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,080Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,202Average$1,719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,478Average$1,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,523Average$1,947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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