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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LON
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2026.

Wed 27/510:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop42h 00m
China Southern
Tue 9/622:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 8/3£646
Thu 14/521:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 14/611:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/3£646
Wed 8/419:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Fri 24/412:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 8/3£647
Sun 24/519:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Mon 8/612:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 8/3£649
Tue 13/1020:45
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 28/1019:45
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop32h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 9/3£649
Fri 22/521:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/612:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£649
Sun 24/514:35
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop38h 10m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Mon 8/622:30
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop29h 05m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 8/3£650
Fri 22/519:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Fri 29/512:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 9/3£652
Sun 7/619:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 12/622:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 11/3£654
Tue 19/521:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 20/521:20
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/3£656
Wed 15/419:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Wed 22/412:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Air China
Deal found 10/3£656
Tue 9/619:45
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 19/622:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 10/3£657

Find flight deals from Melbourne to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to London (LON). 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 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£646

One-way from

£286

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£818
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 27/5-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 10m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Beijing Capital Airlines
  • Beijing Capital Airlines
  • 3/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 10m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to London 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 13 March 2026.
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MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

17:20-14:50

2 stops30h 30m

London Luton

Tue 14/4

05:40-15:50

2 stops25h 10m

£668

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

10:20-09:30

2 stops32h 10m

London Luton

Mon 15/6

06:05-19:20

2 stops28h 15m

£724

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

15:55-13:10

2 stops30h 15m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

£736

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

21:30-15:00

1 stop26h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 16/6

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

£760

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

21:35-09:50

2 stops45h 15m

London Heathrow

Fri 29/5

11:20-06:15

2 stops33h 55m

£768

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Mon 30/3

18:20-11:00

2 stops26h 40m

London Luton

Mon 13/4

05:40-15:50

2 stops25h 10m

£770

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

17:20-11:00

2 stops26h 40m

London Luton

Fri 17/4

19:40-15:50

2 stops35h 10m

£771

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

00:30-07:05

1 stop39h 35m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/8

10:25-04:00

1 stop32h 35m

£786

MelbourneLondon

MEL - STN

MELSTN

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

21:35-22:10

2 stops33h 35m

London Stansted

Sun 7/6

06:55-11:15

2 stops43h 20m

£788

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

18:20-15:05

2 stops31h 45m

London Luton

Sun 12/4

21:50-15:50

2 stops33h 00m

£800

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to London

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to London. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to London may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to London?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of £371). Flying from Melbourne to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £725). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to London?

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 13 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andThai Airways from Melbourne to London 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
392 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,426 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to London. 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 to London?

    For as low as £646, China Eastern can have you in London from Melbourne in 26h 30m. Melbourne and London 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to London round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£640), Air India (£692), and Singapore Airlines (£740) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to London. China Eastern is priced at 28% 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 one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £193 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from £349 and Etihad Airways from £356 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to London?

    The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to London are Melbourne - London Heathrow, Melbourne - London Gatwick and Melbourne - London City.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to London 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of £371). Flying from Melbourne to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £725). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£640Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air IndiaCheapest£692Average£959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£740Average£1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£740Average£960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£782Average£1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£810Average£919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£844Average£1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest£852Average£1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£876Average£1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£945Average£1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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