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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £374

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LGW
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to London Gatwick are usually found in October or August, booked 21 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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£716

One-way from

£374

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£990
Air China
  • Air China
  • 3/8-11/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 84h 55m total
  • Melbourne to London
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25/11
  • 25/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£114 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 15 July 2025.

Sun 3/820:00MEL - LGW
2 stops43h 55mAir China
Mon 11/812:35LGW - MEL
1 stop41h 00mAir China
Deal found 13/7£716
Mon 20/1011:20MEL - LGW
2 stops41h 10mChina Southern
Sat 1/1120:25LGW - MEL
2 stops38h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 12/7£717
Thu 7/810:20MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/919:30LGW - MEL
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£718
Sun 16/1112:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1217:00LGW - MEL
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/7£719
Mon 17/1122:55MEL - LGW
2 stops34h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 29/1117:05LGW - MEL
2 stops40h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/7£734

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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 15 July 2025.
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

Sun 3/8

20:00-06:55

2 stops43h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 11/8

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

£716

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

11:20-18:30

2 stops41h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 1/11

20:25-21:30

2 stops38h 05m

£717

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 7/8

10:20-07:10

1 stop29h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 17/9

19:30-20:15

2 stops39h 45m

£718

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

12:00-14:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 8/12

17:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

£719

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

22:55-09:10

2 stops45h 15m

London Gatwick

Sat 29/11

17:05-21:00

2 stops40h 55m

£733

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 25/11

22:30-22:05

3 stops34h 35m

£374

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

11:20-07:10

1 stop29h 50m

£376

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

£382

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

20:00-06:35

1 stop43h 35m

£397

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

22:20-16:15

2 stops27h 55m

£414

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Deals found on 12/7

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 11 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 21 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, April 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 15 July 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.

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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 15 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, Turkish Airlines, andChina 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 Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

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
7.6
Good
103 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

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
3,901 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

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
151 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

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
Air China
7.2
Good
89 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

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, Air China (£716), China Southern (£717), and China Eastern (£719) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Air China is priced at 24% 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 China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £376. Users have also found prices from £382 and £397 on China Eastern and Air China, respectively.

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

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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, April 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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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 15 July 2025.
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