£464+ 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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MEL
3 Feb — 10 Feb1
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 4 January 2026.

Wed 3/617:45STN - MEL
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/613:25MEL - STN
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1£784
Thu 8/121:00LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 21/122:30MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/1£784
Mon 19/110:30LGW - MEL
2 stops56h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/120:15MEL - LGW
1 stop44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1£784
Tue 20/121:00LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 27/122:30MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/1£784
Sat 4/421:30LGW - MEL
2 stops50h 10mChina Southern
Sun 19/410:20MEL - LGW
2 stops65h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1£784
Sun 8/322:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/421:30MEL - LHR
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£785
Mon 23/222:00LHR - MEL
1 stop34h 00mAir India
Sat 20/619:35MEL - LHR
1 stop44h 55mAir India
Deal found 3/1£786
Mon 12/110:30LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
Tue 20/122:30MEL - LGW
1 stop26h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/1£786
Mon 26/119:35LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/220:15MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£787
Sun 1/217:45LHR - MEL
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/218:20MEL - LHR
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£787
Fri 9/110:30LGW - MEL
3 stops61h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 23/112:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/1£787
Fri 9/110:30LGW - MEL
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/114:00MEL - LGW
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£788

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 4 January 2026.

Return from

£784

One-way from

£464

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,009
3/6-9/6
  • 3/6-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • London to Melbourne
2/2
  • 2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£100 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 January 2026

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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 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 4 January 2026.
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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sun 19/4

17:45-11:15

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

17:20-16:50

2 stops32h 30m

£814

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sun 19/4

17:45-11:15

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

17:20-16:50

2 stops32h 30m

£814

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

17:35-11:15

2 stops32h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

17:20-16:40

2 stops32h 20m

£816

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

17:35-11:15

2 stops32h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

17:20-16:40

2 stops32h 20m

£818

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

17:35-11:15

2 stops32h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

17:20-22:25

2 stops38h 05m

£818

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

12:00-22:50

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 7/5

06:00-07:05

2 stops34h 05m

£835

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

18:00-11:50

2 stops30h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

18:20-16:10

2 stops32h 50m

£835

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 10/5

17:35-11:15

2 stops32h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

17:20-16:40

2 stops32h 20m

£836

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Thu 23/4

17:45-11:15

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

17:20-22:10

2 stops37h 50m

£839

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Thu 23/4

17:45-11:15

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

17:20-16:50

2 stops32h 30m

£839

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 26 December 2025.

Booking 79 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 51 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 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 4 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.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

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 £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, London offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 55 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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