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27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Tue 9/621:20
LHR
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MEL
1 stop30h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 18/612:00
MEL
-
LHR
3 stops39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1£719
Fri 5/618:40
LGW
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MEL
3 stops54h 20m
China Eastern
Fri 19/611:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1£719
Sun 26/417:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/512:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£720
Sat 31/110:30
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops37h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 7/214:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1£721
Wed 4/317:15
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops41h 15m
China Southern
Sat 21/311:25
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops42h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£722
Fri 30/117:00
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops55h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 5/214:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop35h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1£722
Wed 4/319:45
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/322:40
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£723
Fri 6/317:05
LGW
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MEL
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/318:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£723
Wed 4/310:40
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/320:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£724
Tue 3/210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/313:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£724
Wed 4/317:15
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops41h 15m
China Southern
Sun 15/311:25
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops42h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£724
Sun 19/419:15
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops39h 05m
China Southern
Wed 29/421:00
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops30h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£725

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 28 January 2026.

Return from

£719

One-way from

£417

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Average price

£970
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  • 9/6-15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 00m total
  • London to Melbourne
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  • 1/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 40m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

17:00-14:05

1 stop34h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£729

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

11:00-15:10

1 stop37h 10m

£730

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:00-14:05

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

£732

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

17:45-08:30

3 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

18:20-13:30

2 stops30h 10m

£735

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

17:45-08:30

3 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

13:10-14:55

2 stops36h 45m

£739

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

16:35-08:30

3 stops28h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

13:10-14:55

2 stops36h 45m

£739

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

£740

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 27/4

18:05-09:00

1 stop29h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£740

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 21/5

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

21:30-18:40

1 stop30h 10m

£744

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

18:05-10:00

2 stops54h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£744

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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 23 January 2026.

Booking 44 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 33 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 Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £792
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £653
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £735
Emirates
Emirates
From £833

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

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 28 January 2026.
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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,376 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,976 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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 £72, however they can be found for as little as £72.

  • 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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