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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £207

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
4 Mar — 11 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 2 February 2026.

Mon 2/322:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 12/310:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/2£635
Tue 3/313:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/320:20
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£636
Sat 2/521:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 05m
China Southern
Sat 9/521:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 1/2£638
Sun 15/223:30
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops52h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/317:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£643
Tue 3/216:55
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/206:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£646
Tue 24/313:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/407:00
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£648
Tue 2/621:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 23/611:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/2£649
Mon 16/213:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/317:05
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£653
Tue 10/216:55
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/206:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£655
Thu 5/215:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops29h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/206:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1£656
Tue 17/216:55
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/306:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£657

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£635

One-way from

£207

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£784
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 05m total
  • Melbourne to London
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£75 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 February 2026.
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MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

13:10-09:20

2 stops31h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

17:05-08:30

3 stops28h 25m

£653

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

22:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 15/3

17:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

£674

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

15:15-09:25

2 stops29h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

17:05-20:55

2 stops40h 50m

£674

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

14:00-06:30

1 stop27h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 11/3

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

£677

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

12:05-16:10

2 stops39h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

14:05-19:40

2 stops44h 35m

£723

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

13:10-09:25

2 stops31h 15m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

06:20-20:55

2 stops27h 35m

£732

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

£732

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

12:00-14:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 11/4

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

£735

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

13:10-09:25

2 stops31h 15m

London Gatwick

Wed 11/3

17:05-08:30

3 stops28h 25m

£759

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 26/5

07:00-19:40

2 stops27h 40m

£776

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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 30 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £384). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £871). 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 2 February 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
3,495 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
3,495 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
192 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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 (£624), and Emirates (£1,048) 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?

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £384). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £871). 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 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£624Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,048Average£1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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