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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport from £228

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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 21 January 2026.

Sat 16/511:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 10/611:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1£667
Wed 10/611:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 29/618:05
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/1£668
Sun 17/521:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops54h 30m
China Southern
Fri 12/612:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop35h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 18/1£673
Sun 17/521:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops54h 30m
China Southern
Tue 16/621:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 19/1£678
Mon 16/222:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 4/310:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1£680
Sat 24/122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 31/110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1£683
Thu 26/313:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/414:05
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops44h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£683
Mon 2/222:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 13/310:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1£684
Sat 31/1012:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 13/1117:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1£685
Mon 2/322:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 16/317:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1£686
Mon 30/313:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/407:00
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£686
Tue 26/506:00
AVV
-
LGW
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/618:00
LGW
-
AVV
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£710

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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£667

One-way from

£228

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£988
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 16/5-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 74h 25m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£81 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 January 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 21 January 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

21:30-06:40

1 stop42h 10m

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

£667

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

£667

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 10/6

18:25-09:00

1 stop29h 35m

£667

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LGW

AVVLGW

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 26/5

06:00-06:40

2 stops33h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

18:00-16:05

2 stops37h 05m

£710

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 14/6

07:00-19:40

2 stops27h 40m

£725

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 29/6

18:05-09:00

1 stop29h 55m

£729

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

13:10-09:20

2 stops31h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 24/2

06:25-20:55

2 stops27h 30m

£729

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

13:10-09:25

2 stops31h 15m

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

10:15-20:55

2 stops47h 40m

£731

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 30/3

12:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

18:05-09:00

1 stop29h 55m

£755

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

21:30-15:10

1 stop26h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

£756

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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 16 January 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of £494). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £887). 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.

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 21 January 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
3,484 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
3,484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
190 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

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 £667, China Eastern can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Melbourne in 42h 10m. Melbourne and London Gatwick Airport are separated by a distance of 10493 mi.

  • 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 £636 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at £1,067. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport for 33% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (average of £494). Flying from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £887). 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 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£636Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,067Average£1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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