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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £286

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
18 Feb — 25 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 19 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£670

One-way from

£286

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£993
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 17/5-13/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 35m total
  • Melbourne to London
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27/1
  • 27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£82 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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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 19 January 2026.

Sun 17/511:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 13/611:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1£670
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£676
Sun 17/521:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops54h 30m
China Southern
Sat 13/621:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 19/1£681
Sun 17/521:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops54h 30m
China Southern
Tue 16/621:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 18/1£682
Fri 29/510:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Sat 13/621:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 17/1£684
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£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 17/1£687
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£687
Mon 11/512:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/517:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£688
Tue 3/222:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/306:20
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£690
Thu 23/411:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 9/511:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1£692

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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 19 January 2026.
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

Wed 4/3

22:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

£719

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

15:55-13:10

2 stops30h 15m

London Gatwick

Sat 9/5

17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

£725

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

15:55-13:10

2 stops30h 15m

London Gatwick

Mon 4/5

14:05-06:15

2 stops31h 10m

£725

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

21:35-09:55

2 stops45h 20m

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

£746

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

£758

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

11:00-15:10

1 stop37h 10m

London Gatwick

Fri 7/8

18:40-09:00

1 stop29h 20m

£761

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 30/5

21:30-06:40

1 stop42h 10m

London Gatwick

Fri 7/8

18:40-09:00

1 stop29h 20m

£761

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

21:30-15:10

1 stop26h 40m

London Gatwick

Fri 7/8

18:40-09:00

1 stop29h 20m

£761

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

£780

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

13:30-09:55

2 stops29h 25m

London Gatwick

Fri 26/6

07:00-20:00

2 stops28h 00m

£799

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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 16 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 51 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 £497). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £891). 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 19 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
3,479 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
3,479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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 Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    Airlines like China Eastern 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 . Melbourne Airport and London Gatwick Airport are separated by a distance of 10493 mi.

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£639), and Emirates (£1,072) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport. China Eastern is priced at 33% 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.

  • 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 £497). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £891). 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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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 19 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£639Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,072Average£1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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