How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to England?

Airlines like Finnair, Turkish Airlines, and British Airways fly from Melbourne Airport to England in about 28h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 10m. Melbourne Airport and England are separated by a distance of 10499 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to England one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £127 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from £127 and Air China from £199 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in England ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit England when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to England, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to England?

The most popular route from Melbourne Airport to England is Melbourne - London Heathrow. You may also consider Melbourne - London Stansted or Melbourne - London Gatwick.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to England?

Etihad Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to England.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ENG?

When flying from Melbourne Airport to England, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to England that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to England flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to England?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to England.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to England?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to England by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to England?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to England (average of £808). Flying from Melbourne Airport to England in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,257). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to England?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to England flights typically cost between £880 and £1,246 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £721 on Multiple Airlines (18 Nov–25 Nov).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to England?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to England may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing England

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from Melbourne Airport to England have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

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1,599 reviews

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

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On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

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8.2

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,733 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

China Eastern

7.3

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236 reviews

Singapore Airlines

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to England?
Airlines like Finnair, Turkish Airlines, and British Airways fly from Melbourne Airport to England in about 28h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 10m. Melbourne Airport and England are separated by a distance of 10499 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to England one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £127 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from £127 and Air China from £199 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to England?
The most popular route from Melbourne Airport to England is Melbourne - London Heathrow. You may also consider Melbourne - London Stansted or Melbourne - London Gatwick.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to England that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to England flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to England?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to England.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to England?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to England by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to England?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to England (average of £808). Flying from Melbourne Airport to England in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,257). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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China Eastern	Cheapest£452	Average£851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
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Emirates	Cheapest£625	Average£1,241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£820	Average£1,087	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest£825	Average£976	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£866	Average£1,172	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£1,103	Average£1,313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to England?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to England flights typically cost between £880 and £1,246 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £721 on Multiple Airlines (18 Nov–25 Nov).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to England?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to England may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing England

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from Melbourne Airport to England have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to England?

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Melbourne Airport to England flights typically cost between £880 and £1,246 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £721 on Multiple Airlines (18 Nov–25 Nov).