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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from £403

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
31 May — 7 Jun1
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 1 May 2026.

Tue 4/821:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 2/911:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/4£766
Wed 8/711:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Wed 2/918:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/4£769
Sun 19/711:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 23/811:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/4£772
Wed 29/719:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 50m
Air China
Mon 10/820:25
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 30m
Air China
Deal found 1/5£777
Fri 8/519:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Fri 15/512:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 26/4£785
Wed 15/719:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 50m
Air China
Fri 14/812:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 29/4£786
Sun 17/519:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Wed 17/612:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 1/5£788
Mon 17/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 1/911:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/4£790
Tue 12/512:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops43h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/517:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops55h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/4£791
Thu 28/512:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops54h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 29/610:50
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops62h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/5£793
Sun 16/806:00
AVV
-
LGW
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/922:15
LGW
-
AVV
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£1,272
Thu 11/606:00
AVV
-
LGW
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/618:00
LGW
-
AVV
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£1,292

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 1 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£766

One-way from

£403

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£841
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/8-2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 55m total
  • Melbourne to London
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23/5
  • 23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 1 May 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

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

06:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

London Gatwick

Fri 16/10

10:25-05:00

1 stop32h 35m

£959

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 22/6

17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

£1,018

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 15/7

00:30-07:05

1 stop39h 35m

London Gatwick

Fri 31/7

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

£1,028

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

00:30-07:30

1 stop40h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 13/7

10:25-23:15

1 stop27h 50m

£1,051

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 29/6

06:15-07:20

1 stop34h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 27/7

10:25-23:15

1 stop27h 50m

£1,054

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 17/9

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

£1,123

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 2/7

21:45-07:25

1 stop42h 40m

London Gatwick

Fri 17/7

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

£1,126

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 17/6

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

£1,156

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 27/6

06:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 15/7

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

£1,165
Fastest return journey

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

15:55-12:35

2 stops29h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 22/7

21:45-05:30

1 stop22h 45m

£1,170

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport, you should look to book at least 48 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 £335). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £825). 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 1 May 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
7.3
Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.2

Comfort

7.3

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
7.3
Good
209 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.2

Comfort

7.3

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 £959, AirAsia X can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Melbourne in 34h 10m. Melbourne and London Gatwick Airport are separated by a distance of 10493 mi.

  • 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 £632 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 £335). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £825). 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£632Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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