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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from £216

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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 March 2026.

Fri 17/419:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Mon 18/512:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 3/3£643
Sun 19/419:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Mon 27/412:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 3/3£644
Wed 8/721:45
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 20m
AirAsia X
Fri 31/710:25
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 26/2£647
Thu 6/821:45
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops42h 40m
AirAsia X
Sat 22/810:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 1/3£647
Wed 15/419:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Wed 22/411:15
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops42h 40m
Air China
Deal found 2/3£649
Tue 4/807:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops33h 25m
AirAsia X
Fri 4/910:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 2/3£650
Mon 4/521:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 30m
China Southern
Mon 18/511:40
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 3/3£651
Wed 18/320:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops45h 40m
Air China
Wed 22/412:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 1/3£652
Sat 3/1007:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/1017:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3£653
Sat 24/1008:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3£653
Wed 8/419:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Wed 22/411:15
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops42h 40m
Air China
Deal found 2/3£655
Fri 13/1106:00
AVV
-
LGW
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1209:25
LGW
-
AVV
3 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£738

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Gatwick (LGW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£643

One-way from

£216

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£874
Air China
  • Air China
  • 17/4-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 85h 15m total
  • Melbourne to London
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 25m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Gatwick that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 21/5

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

£769

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 1/7

21:45-07:05

1 stop42h 20m

London Gatwick

Sun 2/8

10:25-05:30

1 stop34h 05m

£779

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

14:05-19:40

2 stops44h 35m

£799

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

15:55-09:55

2 stops27h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

14:05-19:40

2 stops44h 35m

£801

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 23/4

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

11:10-22:50

2 stops26h 40m

£883

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 17/3

15:00-14:00

2 stops34h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

18:00-22:50

2 stops43h 50m

£891

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 29/8

07:00-07:25

1 stop33h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

10:25-05:30

1 stop34h 05m

£897

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 1/7

21:45-07:05

1 stop42h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 8/7

10:25-05:30

1 stop34h 05m

£909

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 19/5

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

£925

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 3/6

10:30-06:30

2 stops29h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

£985

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Gatwick

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport, you should look to book at least 51 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of £372). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £894). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 3 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport, such as Emirates and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
China Eastern
7.2
Good
196 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Gatwick. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as £769, China Eastern can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Melbourne in 37h. 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £641 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at £1,075. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of £372). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £894). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Gatwick

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Gatwick. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£641Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,075Average£1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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