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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport from $738

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MEL
27 May — 3 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 April 2026.

Sat 31/1010:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
China Eastern
Fri 13/1112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/4$1,443
Fri 16/1010:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1014:00
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops51h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,449
Wed 14/1018:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 6/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/4$1,454
Thu 24/1210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 23/112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,456
Wed 2/918:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/900:30
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,457
Wed 28/1017:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 18/1112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/4$1,459
Mon 7/918:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/900:30
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,460
Wed 14/1011:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 27/1022:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/4$1,461
Tue 15/911:35
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1006:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,474
Fri 25/1210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/106:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,477

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 27 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,447

One-way from

$738

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,748
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 20/10-10/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 72h 35m total
  • London to Melbourne
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($699 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($141 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 27 April 2026.
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LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 11/9

18:00-10:00

3 stops55h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

12:00-06:40

3 stops51h 40m

$1,701

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 7/9

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

12:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,733

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 23/10

11:35-14:05

1 stop40h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

22:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

$1,895

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 15/9

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

$2,019

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 21/5

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

$2,039
Fastest return journey

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

07:25-19:40

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

22:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

$2,067

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 26/5

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

$2,151

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 5/10

10:25-00:15

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

06:15-06:25

1 stop35h 10m

$2,315

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 11/8

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

12:00-15:00

3 stops60h 00m

$2,348

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 4/8

10:25-23:15

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

06:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

$2,391

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 10 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 London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,397). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $3,109). 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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Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like China Eastern fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 55h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 16887 km between London Gatwick Airport and Melbourne Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,397). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $3,109). 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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