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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £344

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 20/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to London Gatwick are usually found in October or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£687

One-way from

£344

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£993
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 9/8-16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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20/7
  • 20/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 20m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£107 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 13 June 2025.

Sat 9/821:30MEL - LGW
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 16/818:00LGW - MEL
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/6£687
Fri 29/820:00MEL - LGW
2 stops31h 45mAir China
Mon 22/912:35LGW - MEL
1 stop41h 00mAir China
Deal found 11/6£693
Tue 21/1022:00MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 05mChina Southern
Tue 2/1220:20LGW - MEL
2 stops38h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 10/6£697
Wed 8/1022:20MEL - LGW
2 stops45h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/1006:25LGW - MEL
2 stops25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/6£741
Wed 6/813:00MEL - LGW
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/818:00LGW - MEL
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£745
Thu 23/1016:40MEL - LGW
2 stops35h 10mSWISS
Mon 3/1118:40LGW - MEL
2 stops26h 35mSWISS
Deal found 12/6£795
Fri 24/1016:40MEL - LGW
1 stop23h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/1109:20LGW - MEL
1 stop25h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6£854
Wed 8/1016:15MEL - LGW
1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 30/1008:40LGW - MEL
1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/6£878

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport 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

Sat 9/8

21:30-16:00

1 stop27h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 16/8

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

£687

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

20:00-18:45

2 stops31h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 22/9

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

£693

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

13:00-15:00

2 stops35h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 26/8

18:00-11:45

2 stops32h 45m

£745

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 19/8

21:00-07:05

1 stop43h 05m

London Gatwick

Fri 19/9

12:00-08:40

1 stop35h 40m

£748

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

21:20-16:15

2 stops27h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 25/8

17:15-19:25

2 stops41h 10m

£804

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

21:30-18:50

2 stops54h 20m

£344

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

20:00-06:35

1 stop43h 35m

£361

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 13/8

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£372

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 9/9

15:15-06:40

1 stop24h 25m

£444

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

21:20-13:00

2 stops48h 40m

£456

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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 Airport to London Gatwick Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Gatwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways from Melbourne to London by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
407 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,849 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£687), Air China (£693), and China Southern (£748) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport. China Eastern is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £361. Users have also found prices from £372 and £444 on China Eastern and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?

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  • 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 Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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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