How long is the flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport?

For as low as £1,203, Virgin Australia can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Melbourne in 23h 45m. Melbourne and London Gatwick Airport are separated by a distance of 10493 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LGW?

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of £824). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,274). 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 to London Gatwick Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £1,027 and £1,249 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £716 on China Eastern (15 Oct–28 Oct).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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How long is the flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport?
For as low as £1,203, Virgin Australia can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Melbourne in 23h 45m. Melbourne and London Gatwick Airport are separated by a distance of 10493 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Gatwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Gatwick?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Gatwick.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Gatwick?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Gatwick 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 to London Gatwick Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of £824). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,274). 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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Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £1,027 and £1,249 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £716 on China Eastern (15 Oct–28 Oct).

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £1,027 and £1,249 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £716 on China Eastern (15 Oct–28 Oct).