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£408+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Melbourne in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 August 2026.

Mon 7/922:40 -
1 stop30h 45m
Sun 20/919:45 -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 15/8£728
Thu 3/921:55 -
1 stop29h 45m
Mon 21/911:00 -
1 stop41h 10m
Deal found 15/8£728
Wed 25/1121:10 -
1 stop28h 50m
Sat 20/222:15 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 17/8£729
Tue 20/1021:30 -
2 stops60h 50m
Tue 10/1123:30 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 13/8£729
Sat 5/921:20 -
1 stop26h 40m
Tue 8/911:00 -
1 stop40h 40m
Deal found 15/8£730
Tue 17/1121:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Tue 24/1122:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 17/8£731
Mon 2/1109:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Wed 2/1208:40 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 14/8£731
Tue 8/909:45 -
1 stop24h 55m
Mon 28/901:30 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 15/8£731
Sun 4/1017:55 -
1 stop30h 05m
Sun 22/1112:00 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 15/8£731
Sat 7/1109:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Fri 27/1111:25 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 14/8£732
Mon 24/820:25 -
1 stop33h 00m
Wed 2/919:40 -
1 stop33h 45m
Deal found 15/8£733
Tue 1/922:00 -
1 stop29h 40m
Mon 14/911:00 -
1 stop41h 10m
Deal found 14/8£733

Find flight deals to Melbourne

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 17 August 2026.

Return from

£728

One-way from

£408

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,045
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 7/9-20/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 27/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 15m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonMelbourne

LHR London Heathrow - MEL Melbourne

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 4/9

22:05-12:35

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

14:35-19:45

1 stop38h 10m

£791

LondonMelbourne

LHR London Heathrow - MEL Melbourne

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

16:30-20:40

2 stops41h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

22:35-16:20

2 stops28h 45m

£934

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - AVV Melbourne Avalon

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Fri 4/9

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 11/9

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

£939

LondonMelbourne

LHR London Heathrow - MEL Melbourne

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 13/9

06:30-19:40

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

£946

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

07:25-19:40

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

21:35-22:25

2 stops33h 50m

£957

LondonMelbourne

STN London Stansted - MEL Melbourne

STNMEL

London Stansted

Fri 11/9

17:35-08:20

2 stops29h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 26/9

21:35-09:55

2 stops45h 20m

£986

LondonMelbourne

LHR London Heathrow - AVV Melbourne Avalon

LHRAVV

London Heathrow

Sun 31/1

21:00-14:05

2 stops30h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 3/3

10:20-05:25

2 stops30h 05m

£990

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 19/10

17:35-06:35

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

22:35-16:30

2 stops28h 55m

£1,000

LondonMelbourne

STN London Stansted - MEL Melbourne

STNMEL

London Stansted

Mon 2/11

10:55-20:40

2 stops46h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

22:35-16:20

2 stops28h 45m

£1,000

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

17:25-20:40

2 stops40h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

22:35-22:35

2 stops35h 00m

£1,011

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from London to Melbourne takes 24 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Melbourne from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Melbourne are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £704
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £794
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £785
Emirates
Emirates
From £855

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Melbourne are Air China, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

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?

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways to Australia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,453 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
3,738 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
1,504 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

FAQs about flying to Melbourne

  • 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.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £136, however they can be found for as little as £77.

  • 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 10 minutes).

  • Does Melbourne have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

    Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0.0 mi away from Melbourne).

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