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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport from $749

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MEL
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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
Sat 31/1021:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Fri 13/1122:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/4$1,433
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
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
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
Wed 21/1021:20
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 8/1122:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/4$1,457
Wed 14/1017:15
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop27h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat 31/1013:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop28h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,458
Wed 13/522:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 24/519:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,460
Wed 22/422:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 12/519:45
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,464
Wed 29/422:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 12/519:45
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,465
Wed 16/917:15
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop27h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu 1/1012:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop26h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,469

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,429

One-way from

$749

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,872
Air India
  • Air India
  • 22/9-28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 35m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 05m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($210 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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

Wed 29/4

20:45-15:50

1 stop34h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

17:20-12:45

1 stop28h 25m

$1,964

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 23/5

20:45-15:50

1 stop34h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

17:20-15:05

1 stop30h 45m

$1,980

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

20:50-19:15

2 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

07:45-19:10

2 stops44h 25m

$2,105

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 9/5

08:25-08:20

2 stops38h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

07:45-19:10

2 stops44h 25m

$2,182

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 27/5

06:30-10:40

2 stops43h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

21:50-16:30

1 stop27h 40m

$2,303

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 21/5

20:50-17:15

2 stops59h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

07:45-19:10

2 stops44h 25m

$2,317
Fastest return journey

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

20:50-09:00

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

05:15-18:40

1 stop22h 25m

$2,349

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 26/4

06:30-19:40

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

21:35-15:10

2 stops26h 35m

$2,351

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 19/8

06:30-10:40

2 stops43h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

09:25-16:30

3 stops40h 05m

$2,450

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 27/4

14:50-07:30

2 stops31h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

10:55-08:20

2 stops30h 25m

$2,523

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

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

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport. 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,546). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,412). 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport, such as Singapore Airlines,China Southern, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
203 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,967 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    For as low as $1,964, Etihad Airways can have you in Melbourne Airport from London Heathrow Airport in 34h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16897 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,009 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Etihad Airways, starting at $1,108 and $1,362 round-trip. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $461 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $612 and Hainan Airlines from $690 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,546). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,412). 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
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$1,922FlexibilityNo 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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