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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from £353

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
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 30 July 2026.

Mon 3/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 17/822:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/7£738
Wed 12/819:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 25m
Air China
Mon 31/820:20
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 05m
Air China
Deal found 28/7£738
Mon 17/821:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 20m
China Southern
Tue 1/921:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops50h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 28/7£739
Thu 20/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 20m
China Southern
Thu 17/911:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 25/7£741
Sat 1/821:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 30/822:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/7£741
Wed 12/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 9/918:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7£742
Thu 6/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 1/922:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/7£743
Fri 14/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Fri 28/822:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 29/7£744
Thu 6/814:30
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/912:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£744
Fri 14/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Sat 5/911:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 29/7£745
Fri 4/910:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Fri 11/922:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 27/7£746
Mon 10/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Tue 18/811:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 28/7£747

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 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£738

One-way from

£353

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,013
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 17/8-1/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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21/10
  • 21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Melbourne to London
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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 30 July 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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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 9/11

20:55-06:30

2 stops44h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 30/11

09:50-07:35

2 stops34h 45m

£847

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 27/9

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

£864

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 22/2

17:00-14:05

1 stop34h 05m

£867

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 24/8

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 6/9

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

£909

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 10/8

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 24/8

11:40-22:50

2 stops26h 10m

£910

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 8/8

16:40-19:40

2 stops36h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

11:10-22:50

2 stops26h 40m

£918

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 12/8

16:40-19:10

2 stops35h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 26/8

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

£919

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 11/8

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 24/8

11:40-22:50

2 stops26h 10m

£923

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

21:35-22:30

2 stops33h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 9/9

17:35-08:50

2 stops30h 15m

£985

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 20/8

16:40-19:40

2 stops36h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

£985

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

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 £826). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,303). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £711 and £1,073 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £738 on China Southern (17 Aug–1 Sept).

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 42 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.

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 £1,122, China Eastern can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Melbourne in 28h 15m. 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 £826). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,303). 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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