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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from £348

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
17 Apr — 24 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 18 March 2026.

Mon 8/611:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 16/618:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/3£657
Wed 13/519:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Wed 10/612:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 13/3£658
Wed 6/519:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Fri 29/512:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 13/3£660
Thu 14/511:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 1/618:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/3£661
Fri 15/511:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 6/611:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/3£662
Mon 25/510:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/512:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£662
Mon 15/611:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 23/618:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/3£663
Thu 21/511:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 28/511:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/3£664
Fri 15/510:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Mon 1/611:40
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 15/3£665
Wed 13/519:40
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops44h 15m
Air China
Fri 12/612:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 13/3£665
Sun 10/519:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Mon 18/512:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 15/3£667
Mon 11/511:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 25/518:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/3£668

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 18 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£657

One-way from

£348

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£847
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 8/6-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • Melbourne to London
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£67 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£26 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 18 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 23/7

21:45-07:25

1 stop42h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/8

10:25-04:00

1 stop32h 35m

£783

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

£820

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

00:30-07:30

1 stop40h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 31/7

10:25-05:30

1 stop34h 05m

£923

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

21:35-13:10

2 stops48h 35m

London Gatwick

Thu 22/10

14:05-20:40

2 stops44h 35m

£1,050

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/7

18:00-12:40

1 stop33h 40m

£1,068

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 18/7

06:00-07:25

3 stops34h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

11:10-22:50

2 stops26h 40m

£1,085

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

23:55-12:35

1 stop22h 40m

London Gatwick

Fri 10/4

21:45-08:50

2 stops26h 05m

£1,103

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 6/5

06:00-06:40

2 stops33h 40m

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

11:35-22:50

2 stops50h 15m

£1,105

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 15/5

14:55-15:00

2 stops33h 05m

London Gatwick

Sat 6/6

18:00-14:10

2 stops59h 10m

£1,134

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 20/6

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 30/6

18:00-12:40

1 stop33h 40m

£1,179

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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 13 March 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 £1,013). 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 18 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport, such as China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
197 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as £820, AirAsia X can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Melbourne in 28h 40m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly 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. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for 33% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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    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 £1,013). 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 EasternCheapest£641Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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