£444+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MEL
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Melbourne in 2025

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2025, 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 7 November 2025.

Return from

£719

One-way from

£444

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£875
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/11-27/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 55m total
  • London to Melbourne
25/11
  • 25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£103 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025

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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 7 November 2025.

Wed 12/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Tue 9/1208:40MEL - LHR
1 stop44h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 7/11£719
Sun 28/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Sun 1/211:25MEL - LHR
2 stops42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 7/11£720
Fri 21/1121:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Fri 28/1109:00MEL - LHR
1 stop44h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11£721
Tue 30/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Tue 3/223:30MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/11£722
Thu 13/1110:30LGW - MEL
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1122:40MEL - LGW
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£722
Thu 13/1121:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Mon 24/1109:00MEL - LHR
1 stop44h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 7/11£724
Tue 11/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop24h 45mChina Southern
Mon 8/1223:30MEL - LHR
2 stops30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/11£725
Thu 13/1121:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Wed 19/1123:30MEL - LHR
2 stops53h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11£726
Tue 25/1110:30LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 2/1212:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/11£726
Fri 5/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Thu 29/111:25MEL - LHR
1 stop42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11£727
Sat 22/1110:30LGW - MEL
3 stops37h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 2/1212:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11£727
Fri 21/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Mon 24/1109:00MEL - LHR
1 stop44h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 7/11£728

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 14/3

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

£735

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

06:35-21:20

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

13:10-09:55

2 stops31h 45m

£840

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

08:40-23:20

1 stop27h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

16:10-05:55

1 stop24h 45m

£897

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sun 3/5

17:45-06:15

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

15:55-10:15

2 stops27h 20m

£902

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sat 21/3

06:55-10:20

2 stops40h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 16/4

00:30-12:35

3 stops45h 05m

£908

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 3/2

17:05-09:25

2 stops29h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

15:10-16:10

2 stops36h 00m

£923

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

10:20-11:50

2 stops38h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

00:30-22:30

2 stops33h 00m

£927

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

17:05-11:50

2 stops31h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

15:10-16:10

2 stops36h 00m

£948

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 25/1

15:20-10:00

2 stops31h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 7/2

13:00-07:25

1 stop29h 25m

£955

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

20:15-12:30

1 stop29h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

00:45-20:10

1 stop30h 25m

£955

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

Booking 20 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.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from London to Melbourne takes 24 hours 26 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Melbourne are Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern and Air China.

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).

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 7 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Australia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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, Beijing Capital Airlines 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 £157, however they can be found for as little as £75.

  • 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 50 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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