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£481+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
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 18 July 2026.

Tue 18/822:40
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/921:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£856
Sat 19/918:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 3/1021:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7£857
Fri 14/822:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 16/819:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 17/7£858
Mon 7/922:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 21/911:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/7£858
Tue 11/822:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Sun 23/810:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop42h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 16/7£858
Sun 16/811:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
China Southern
Mon 31/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 16/7£858
Mon 26/1021:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 1/1112:00
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop40h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/7£859
Sun 25/1017:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 19/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7£859
Tue 1/922:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/919:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£860
Thu 27/811:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops37h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 9/911:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/7£860
Mon 19/1022:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Mon 9/1123:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 15/7£861
Wed 26/822:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Sun 30/821:10
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 17/7£861

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 18 July 2026.

Return from

£856

One-way from

£481

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,300
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 18/8-8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 10m total
  • London to Melbourne
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 30/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

09:25-23:45

1 stop27h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 14/1

01:00-06:25

1 stop40h 25m

£867

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

£916

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

18:10-07:15

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

15:35-09:10

2 stops28h 35m

£959

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

10:30-20:20

2 stops46h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 16/11

20:55-06:30

2 stops68h 35m

£971

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 10/12

09:25-05:00

1 stop32h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 29/12

01:00-06:25

1 stop40h 25m

£979

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sun 6/9

14:55-05:30

1 stop29h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 28/9

12:05-12:55

2 stops33h 50m

£1,017

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 11/9

18:00-10:00

3 stops55h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

£1,019

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 28/10

17:25-20:40

2 stops40h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

22:35-16:30

2 stops28h 55m

£1,020

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Wed 11/11

14:05-10:15

2 stops33h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

16:55-12:05

2 stops30h 10m

£1,024

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sat 31/10

17:20-20:40

2 stops40h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

22:35-16:20

2 stops28h 45m

£1,026

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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 50 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 £713
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £809
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £781
Emirates
Emirates
From £860

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 18 July 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
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
1,573 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
1,415 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
7.3
Good
3,744 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
1,479 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
228 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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 £74, however they can be found for as little as £74.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

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