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Cheap flights to Melbourne from £366

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — MEL
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult
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Flights to Melbourne in 2024

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£770

Return from

£561

One-way from

£366
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Melbourne
One-way flight from London to Melbourne

Cheap flights to Melbourne in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Melbourne in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Melbourne in May and June 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Thu 6/611:35LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 3/1021:30MEL - LGW
1 stop42h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/5£602
Tue 11/611:35LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 4/1112:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/5£605
Tue 11/611:35LGW - MEL
2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/1112:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£643
Mon 17/621:20LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 24/611:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/5£683
Tue 11/611:35LGW - AVV
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/1106:00AVV - LGW
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£712
Tue 11/621:20LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 4/1112:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/5£713
Sun 16/622:10LHR - MEL
1 stop25h 30mChina Southern
Tue 2/710:20MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£715
Sun 16/622:10LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 10mChina Southern
Tue 2/710:20MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£716
Tue 11/621:20LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 4/1118:00MEL - LHR
2 stops34h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/5£753

Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Melbourne in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data were last updated on 20 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Melbourne in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 10/1112:10LGW - MEL
1 stop34h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 14/1122:30MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/5£561
Thu 6/611:35LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 3/1021:30MEL - LGW
1 stop42h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/5£602
Tue 11/611:35LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 4/1112:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/5£605
Sat 26/1011:35LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 25mChina Eastern
Sat 9/1112:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/5£620
Fri 1/1120:25LHR - MEL
1 stop32h 20mAir China
Wed 27/1120:15MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Deal found 19/5£621
Mon 4/1117:40LHR - MEL
1 stop35h 05mAir China
Wed 27/1120:15MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Deal found 19/5£623
Fri 1/1117:40LHR - MEL
1 stop35h 05mAir China
Fri 8/1120:15MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 40mAir China
Deal found 19/5£628
Tue 11/611:35LGW - MEL
2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/1112:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£643
Fri 8/1120:25LHR - MEL
1 stop32h 20mAir China
Wed 20/1120:15MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 40mAir China
Deal found 19/5£649

Flights to Melbourne departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Melbourne, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to Melbourne, consider booking one of these fares. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Tue 28/521:35LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 10/623:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/5£878
Sun 26/517:15LHR - MEL
2 stops26h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 30/512:30MEL - LHR
2 stops26h 25mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 19/5£889
Tue 28/521:10LHR - MEL
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/607:30MEL - LHR
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£901
Tue 28/521:10LHR - MEL
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/620:20MEL - LHR
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£905
Sun 26/517:15LHR - MEL
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/619:45MEL - LHR
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£905
Sun 26/508:25LHR - MEL
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/619:45MEL - LHR
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£917
Sun 26/519:35LHR - MEL
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/607:30MEL - LHR
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£927
Tue 28/521:10LHR - MEL
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/607:00MEL - LHR
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£931
Mon 27/521:35LHR - MEL
1 stop25h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 9/623:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/5£944

One-way flights to Melbourne

Explore one-way flight options to Melbourne for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Melbourne at this time. Users seeking round-trip flights to Melbourne should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Tue 11/620:15LHR - MEL
3 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£366
Wed 5/607:05LHR - MEL
3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£379
Fri 14/622:05LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 19/5£384
Mon 10/622:30LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 05mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 19/5£387
Mon 3/622:30LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 05mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 19/5£388
Sun 8/914:00LGW - MEL
3 stops55h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£401
Fri 20/922:05LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 19/5£402
Fri 25/1022:05LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 19/5£405
Wed 5/620:15LGW - MEL
2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£408

Direct flights to Melbourne

Mon 3/611:55LHR - MEL
Nonstop21h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 10/614:50MEL - LHR
Nonstop23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/5£1,630
Mon 10/611:55LHR - MEL
Nonstop21h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 17/614:50MEL - LHR
Nonstop23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/5£1,858
Wed 5/611:55LHR - MEL
Nonstop21h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 12/614:50MEL - LHR
Nonstop23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/5£1,893
Sat 22/611:55LHR - MEL
Nonstop21h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 6/714:50MEL - LHR
Nonstop23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/5£1,893
Fri 7/611:55LHR - MEL
Nonstop21h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 14/614:50MEL - LHR
Nonstop23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/5£1,965
Wed 5/611:55LHR - MEL
Nonstop21h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 23/614:50MEL - LHR
Nonstop23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/5£2,008
Thu 6/611:55LHR - MEL
Nonstop21h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 14/614:50MEL - LHR
Nonstop23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/5£2,028
Fri 14/611:55LHR - MEL
Nonstop21h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 17/614:50MEL - LHR
Nonstop23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5£2,066
Fri 7/611:55LHR - MEL
Nonstop21h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 16/614:50MEL - LHR
Nonstop23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/5£2,070

Find flights to Melbourne within your budget

Locate flights to Melbourne that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£561 - £778

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 10/11

1 stop34h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 14/11

1 stop43h 00m

£561

London HeathrowMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 1/11

1 stop32h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 27/11

1 stop32h 35m

£621

London GatwickMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 11/6

2 stops44h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 4/11

1 stop29h 30m

£643

London HeathrowMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 14/11

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 21/11

2 stops28h 10m

£705

London HeathrowMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 20/9

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 3/10

2 stops26h 25m

£712

London HeathrowMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 16/6

1 stop25h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 2/7

1 stop41h 50m

£715

London HeathrowMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 20/9

1 stop44h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 3/10

1 stop36h 30m

£740

London GatwickMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 22/9

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 4/10

1 stop23h 45m

£777

London HeathrowMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 20/9

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 13/10

2 stops32h 45m

£778

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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Melbourne is currently £391 while a return flight costs £695. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Melbourne (average of £1,106). Flying to Melbourne in January will prove the most costly (average of £1,503). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£1,183

February

£982

March

£954

April

£902

May

£887

June

£970

July

£1,145

August

£1,155

September

£981

October

£871

November

£958

December

£1,104

Peak season:

You’ll find it difficult to find cheap flights to Melbourne during both the summer and winter seasons. There are several different events which all account for this, such as the Australian Open which takes place for the last two weeks of January. There is also the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in March, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from the end of March into April, and the International Film Festival starting around the middle of July. You’ll need to secure your flight tickets as early as you possibly can to avoid paying over the odds for flights to Melbourne. October through to March is also the cricket season so expect the prices to fluctuate as tourists and locals flock for the big matches.

Off season:

You’ll find the cheapest flights to Melbourne during the spring and autumn, although even they can sometimes be hit and miss due to the year-round popularity of Melbourne. Spring is a fantastic time to visit as the temperatures increase and all of the gardens start to bloom and come to life. Temperatures decline in August, yet the foliage is beautiful as it starts to wilt and turn golden brown.

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

8 - 20 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.

You’ll usually find the cheapest flights to Melbourne from late September to early December, with October and November generally the cheapest months of the year. Regardless of when you are planning to visit, it’s best to book your flight tickets three or four months earlier where possible, or even sooner if you can. To find the cheapest flights to Melbourne for October, aim to secure your tickets around late June or early July. Being flexible with your dates will help you find the best deals on flight tickets, however you might have to sacrifice certain events or weather conditions. Generally, there isn’t much of a view, but if you can sit on the left hand side of the plane, then you’ll be guaranteed a great view if weather conditions work in your favour and wind allows you. It also depends on the direction of your approach, so don’t worry too much about claiming the left side.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 20 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown China Eastern, Air China and Lufthansa to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
906 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.3
Very Good
906 reviews
8.3
Very Good
906 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
8.3
Very Good
906 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.1
Very Good
3,939 reviews
8.3
Very Good
906 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.9
Good
1,558 reviews
8.3
Very Good
906 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.7
Good
4,376 reviews
8.3
Very Good
906 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

What is good to know if travelling to Melbourne?

  • How long is the flight to Melbourne?

    Flights from London to Melbourne: 23 hours 10 minutes. Flights from Manchester to Melbourne: 23 hours 35 minutes. Flights from Birmingham to Melbourne: 23 hours 05 minutes. Flights from Glasgow to Melbourne: 22 hours 50 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to Melbourne?

    There are many airlines that offer relatively cheap flights to Melbourne (well cheap considering it’s on the other side of the world). The main ones however tend to be Virgin Atlantic, Etihad, Qantas, British Airways and Qatar Airways. Due to the competitiveness over the route, you’ll find cheap flights to Melbourne aren’t as hard to find as they once were, so you’ll usually be choosing your airline based on preference. If you are enrolled in some sort of loyalty scheme with one of the airlines then it would make sense to fly with them, either to redeem any points you have already which will no doubt get you the cheapest flights to Melbourne, or to collect more points. If you aren’t already a member who can collect points, now would be the perfect time to become one. Make sure you enroll before you book your flights to Melbourne to earn a good amount of points in return. Other than that you’ll go on the price; however there won’t be much fluctuation in the price of the flight tickets overall.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    One of the easiest ways to get to the city from the airport is to jump on the very reliable Skybus express. It’s a bus service which runs every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day and goes direct from the airport to the city centre. You can either purchase your tickets once you land, or you can do it online before you travel. There are also many other buses you can get which run less frequently, however they are cheaper than the Skybus. You’ll want to find the 478, 479, 482 or the 901. Once you land you can enquire about which bus line would be best for you. Failing the bus, you could decide to get a taxi however don’t expect this to be a cheap journey. Make sure you agree on the fare before you get in and you might want to try and negotiate slightly. Expect to pay something in the region of AUD$60 for a taxi.

  • What does MEL mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Melbourne Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MEL flight. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG).

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £821, however they can be found for as little as £103.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, London offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Melbourne Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Melbourne Airport?

    Yes. Melbourne Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bed King Bed W Parking & Walk to St Kilda Beach is the closest property to Melbourne Airport (0.0 mi away from Melbourne Airport).

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