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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from £393

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
23 Jun — 30 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 24 May 2026.

Fri 16/1012:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 15/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5£792
Fri 16/1012:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 13/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5£794
Wed 14/1012:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 28/1010:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/5£795
Tue 20/1022:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 10/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/5£795
Wed 21/1012:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 1/1210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5£801
Sun 1/1112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 26/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/5£804
Sun 26/719:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 40m
Air China
Wed 12/820:25
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 30m
Air China
Deal found 21/5£804
Thu 11/612:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops54h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 6/717:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops55h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/5£807
Tue 21/712:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 6/807:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/5£809
Sat 1/812:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops43h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 22/814:05
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops59h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/5£810
Sun 23/816:40
AVV
-
LGW
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/811:00
LGW
-
AVV
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5£1,154
Tue 18/816:40
AVV
-
LGW
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/911:10
LGW
-
AVV
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5£1,186

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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£792

One-way from

£393

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£850
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 16/10-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 55m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£61 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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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

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

21:15-12:35

1 stop24h 20m

London Gatwick

Sat 13/6

14:35-08:50

2 stops33h 15m

£1,062

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 15/10

11:35-10:00

1 stop36h 25m

£1,068

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

22:55-19:45

1 stop29h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 6/10

10:05-17:40

1 stop21h 35m

£1,124

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 12/8

17:35-08:50

2 stops30h 15m

£1,134

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 23/8

16:40-19:40

2 stops36h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 30/8

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

£1,154

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

16:55-11:40

2 stops29h 45m

London Gatwick

Sat 21/11

20:25-10:15

2 stops26h 50m

£1,154

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 18/8

16:40-14:30

2 stops30h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

11:10-22:50

2 stops26h 40m

£1,186

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 10/6

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 22/6

11:40-22:50

2 stops26h 10m

£1,195

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 20/8

16:40-19:40

2 stops36h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

11:10-22:50

2 stops26h 40m

£1,199

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

21:30-06:40

1 stop42h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 12/7

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

£1,232

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of £337). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £831). 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?

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 47 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.

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 24 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
216 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.9

Crew

7.9

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
216 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.9

Crew

7.9

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

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 £1,062, Emirates can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Melbourne in 24h 20m. 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 £636 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?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Gatwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    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 £337). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £831). 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 airline flying from Melbourne to Gatwick

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China EasternCheapest£636Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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