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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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
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 24 July 2026.

Fri 14/821:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 20m
China Southern
Mon 24/821:50
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop25h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 23/7£739
Sat 8/821:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 22/822:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/7£739
Sun 26/710:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 20m
China Southern
Sun 9/811:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 22/7£740
Fri 24/710:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop38h 05m
China Southern
Sun 9/811:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 21/7£741
Thu 20/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 20m
China Southern
Sat 19/918:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 22/7£742
Fri 14/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Sat 29/811:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 21/7£742
Sun 6/919:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Wed 16/920:25
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 00m
Air China
Deal found 23/7£744
Sat 31/1006:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 10m
AirAsia X
Sat 7/1109:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 22/7£745
Fri 4/919:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/910:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7£745
Fri 7/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Sat 15/818:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 21/7£746
Mon 3/819:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 45m
Air China
Mon 17/812:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 50m
Air China
Deal found 22/7£747
Sat 8/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 15m
China Eastern
Fri 11/922:00
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops51h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/7£748

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 24 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£739

One-way from

£353

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£995
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 14/8-24/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • Melbourne to London
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10/8
  • 10/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 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 24 July 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 16/8

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

£760

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 9/8

20:55-19:10

2 stops55h 15m

London Gatwick

Sun 23/8

11:35-20:05

2 stops47h 30m

£836

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 17/8

14:55-15:00

2 stops33h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 24/8

18:00-22:50

2 stops43h 50m

£862

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

12:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 16/11

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

£864

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 15/9

16:40-18:05

2 stops34h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/2

09:25-07:55

2 stops35h 30m

£874

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

22:35-22:35

2 stops35h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 29/11

06:30-05:40

3 stops36h 10m

£948

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 9/8

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

11:10-22:50

2 stops26h 40m

£964

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 9/8

14:55-15:00

2 stops33h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 2/9

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

£984

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 17/8

14:55-15:00

2 stops33h 05m

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

22:00-09:45

2 stops50h 45m

£990

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 4/8

06:00-06:40

2 stops33h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 9/9

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

£1,005

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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 £823). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,291). 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 £806 and £1,104 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £739 on China Southern (14 Aug–24 Aug).

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

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

    For as low as £760, 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.

  • 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 £823). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,291). 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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