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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £405

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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
14 Jul — 21 Jul1
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 14 June 2026.

Wed 29/721:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 25/811:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/6£843
Fri 17/719:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 45m
Air China
Thu 30/712:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 12/6£844
Wed 28/1012:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 21/1117:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/6£845
Sun 2/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 17/811:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/6£846
Wed 4/1120:15
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop44h 25m
Air China
Mon 16/1111:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 05m
Air China
Deal found 10/6£846
Mon 17/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 10m
China Southern
Tue 1/917:40
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 11/6£847
Wed 11/1120:15
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop44h 25m
Air China
Mon 30/1111:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 05m
Air China
Deal found 11/6£848
Sun 12/719:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Wed 5/820:25
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 30m
Air China
Deal found 14/6£849
Sun 5/711:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 27/1010:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/6£849
Fri 21/811:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/921:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops50h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6£851

Find 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 14 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£843

One-way from

£406

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£1,181
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 29/7-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • Melbourne to London
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 28/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£47 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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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

21:30-15:00

1 stop26h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 31/8

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

£995

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 23/7

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 9/8

17:35-10:30

2 stops31h 55m

£1,048

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

12:05-12:35

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 4/8

10:05-16:40

1 stop21h 35m

£1,077

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

16:55-11:40

2 stops29h 45m

London Gatwick

Sat 21/11

09:40-23:20

1 stop26h 40m

£1,140

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

21:15-19:45

1 stop31h 30m

London Gatwick

Fri 30/10

20:25-10:15

2 stops26h 50m

£1,190

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

12:00-06:40

2 stops27h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 18/8

09:00-19:40

2 stops25h 40m

£1,201

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 9/7

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 16/7

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

£1,252

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

21:30-15:00

1 stop26h 30m

London Gatwick

Fri 31/7

18:00-10:00

2 stops55h 00m

£1,256

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

17:35-08:50

2 stops30h 15m

£1,358

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

12:05-09:55

2 stops30h 50m

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

17:35-08:50

2 stops30h 15m

£1,437

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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?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 50 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £793). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,302). 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 14 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Eastern from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
223 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.0

Crew

7.9

Overall

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
223 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
223 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.0

Crew

7.9

Overall

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 Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    Airlines like China Eastern and Air China fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in about 26h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 15m. Melbourne Airport and London Gatwick Airport are separated by a distance of 10493 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£638), offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport. China Eastern is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £793). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,302). 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£638Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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