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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from £203

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
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 15 February 2026.

Fri 10/707:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop33h 25m
AirAsia X
Sat 29/810:25
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 13/2£631
Fri 19/621:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 30m
China Southern
Thu 10/912:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 12/2£632
Thu 29/1001:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1010:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£633
Mon 4/521:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 30m
China Southern
Mon 18/512:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 11/2£633
Thu 14/521:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 31/519:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop32h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/2£634
Wed 8/721:45
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 20m
AirAsia X
Fri 31/710:25
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 13/2£635
Sat 31/1006:15
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£635
Mon 4/511:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 18/511:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/2£637
Sat 18/707:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop33h 25m
AirAsia X
Sat 25/710:25
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 12/2£638
Tue 10/310:00
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/317:05
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£639
Sun 29/306:00
AVV
-
LGW
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/419:00
LGW
-
AVV
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£870
Mon 30/306:00
AVV
-
LGW
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/418:05
LGW
-
AVV
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£900

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 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£631

One-way from

£203

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£769
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 10/7-29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 12/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 25m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 15 February 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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Melbourne

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Gatwick

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

07:00-07:25

1 stop33h 25m

London Gatwick

Sun 2/8

10:25-05:30

1 stop34h 05m

£633

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

13:00-14:00

3 stops60h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 7/4

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

£676

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 28/6

07:00-07:25

1 stop33h 25m

London Gatwick

Sat 1/8

10:25-05:30

1 stop34h 05m

£683

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

21:30-15:00

1 stop26h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 9/6

18:00-12:40

1 stop33h 40m

£699

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

21:30-06:40

1 stop42h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 20/6

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

£699

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

11:00-15:10

1 stop37h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 25/6

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

£699

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

22:40-22:35

2 stops34h 55m

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

17:05-20:55

2 stops40h 50m

£717

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 28/6

07:00-07:25

2 stops33h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/8

10:25-05:30

2 stops34h 05m

£728

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 30/3

16:55-13:10

2 stops30h 15m

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

14:05-19:40

2 stops44h 35m

£730

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 9/8

07:00-07:25

1 stop33h 25m

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

10:25-05:30

1 stop34h 05m

£734

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Gatwick

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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 February 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 £363). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £873). 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 15 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport, such as Emirates and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as £633, AirAsia X can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Melbourne in 33h 25m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying 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 £626 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at £1,050. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of £363). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £873). 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Gatwick

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Gatwick. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£626Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,050Average£1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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