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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow 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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LHR
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to London Heathrow are usually found in October or May, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 17 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£718

One-way from

£374

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£1,010
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 00m total
  • Melbourne to London
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 30m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£79 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 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 Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 July 2025.

Sun 7/905:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 17/920:55LHR - MEL
1 stop21h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/7£718
Fri 8/811:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 30/821:20LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/7£720
Thu 23/1015:00MEL - LHR
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1117:40LHR - MEL
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£723
Wed 20/810:20MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 40mChina Southern
Tue 9/922:10LHR - MEL
1 stop25h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 16/7£724
Mon 3/1120:15MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 40mAir China
Mon 24/1120:25LHR - MEL
1 stop32h 20mAir China
Deal found 16/7£739
Wed 20/816:40AVV - LHR
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/922:10LHR - AVV
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£853
Thu 16/1010:35AVV - LHR
2 stops30h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 10/1120:10LHR - AVV
2 stops40h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7£3,793

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Heathrow 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 17 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

05:00-12:45

1 stop40h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 17/9

20:55-03:10

1 stop21h 15m

£718

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 8/8

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

London Heathrow

Sat 30/8

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

£720

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

20:15-15:55

1 stop30h 40m

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

20:25-15:45

1 stop32h 20m

£721

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

15:00-17:45

2 stops36h 45m

London Heathrow

Sun 9/11

17:40-19:05

2 stops38h 25m

£723

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

10:20-19:00

1 stop41h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/9

22:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

£724

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LHR

AVVLHR

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 20/8

16:40-19:00

2 stops35h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/9

22:10-22:50

2 stops39h 40m

£853

MelbourneLondon

AVV - LHR

AVVLHR

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 16/10

10:35-06:35

2 stops30h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

20:10-23:15

2 stops40h 05m

£3,793

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

13:00-19:30

3 stops63h 30m

£374

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 1/10

17:10-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

£374

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

23:30-18:15

1 stop29h 45m

£376

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Heathrow

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport is 11 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 to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 3% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 17 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, Qantas Airways, andEtihad Airways from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

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
104 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
879 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

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
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,223 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

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
7.3
Good
90 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

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
104 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

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

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

    Currently priced at £718, Etihad Airways will fly you from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £720 and £721, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £374 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from £376 and China Eastern from £382 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Heathrow.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Heathrow 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 to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Heathrow. 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 17 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£584Average£892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest£604Average£999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest£616Average£1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£644Average£972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£648Average£806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£649Average£759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air IndiaCheapest£684Average£906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£707Average£817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£716Average£883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£763Average£964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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