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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London from £285

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LON
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£687

One-way from

£285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£943
5/2-17/2
  • 5/2-17/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 63h 50m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 9/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 45m total
  • Melbourne to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£18 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 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 16 January 2026.

Wed 4/1115:35
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops28h 35m
Finnair
Wed 25/1118:10
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 05m
Finnair
Deal found 15/1£685
Wed 21/112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 27/110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/1£686
Thu 5/210:00
MEL
-
LHR
3 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/216:35
LHR
-
MEL
3 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£687
Fri 3/711:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 21/811:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/1£687
Sun 1/314:00
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop38h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 15/321:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/1£688
Sun 26/419:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 15/522:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 15/1£690
Thu 23/411:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 14/511:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/1£691
Wed 21/122:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 27/121:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/1£691
Thu 23/411:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 9/518:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/1£691
Mon 20/410:20
MEL
-
STN
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/406:20
STN
-
MEL
3 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£691
Sun 19/419:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 3/622:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 15/1£693
Thu 14/510:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 45m
China Southern
Sat 6/621:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£693

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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 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to London that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

15:15-09:25

2 stops29h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 19/4

07:00-19:40

2 stops27h 40m

£694

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:00-17:30

1 stop40h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 9/4

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

£700

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 6/4

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

£700

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:00-17:30

1 stop40h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 5/4

21:20-12:40

1 stop30h 20m

£700

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

10:00-09:55

3 stops34h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

17:45-08:30

3 stops27h 45m

£701

MelbourneLondon

MEL - STN

MELSTN

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

London Stansted

Fri 5/6

06:15-19:40

2 stops28h 25m

£723

MelbourneLondon

MEL - STN

MELSTN

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

21:35-16:50

2 stops28h 15m

London Stansted

Wed 27/5

17:45-06:15

2 stops27h 30m

£723

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

22:30-21:30

2 stops34h 00m

London Luton

Mon 9/3

14:00-11:55

3 stops34h 55m

£724

MelbourneLondon

MEL - STN

MELSTN

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

21:35-09:55

2 stops45h 20m

London Stansted

Sat 23/5

17:45-06:15

2 stops27h 30m

£724

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

13:00-10:45

3 stops30h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 27/4

05:20-05:00

3 stops38h 40m

£729

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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 9 January 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of £475). Flying from Melbourne to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of £730). 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 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 16 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,715 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,370 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
China Eastern
7.2
Good
189 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 £1,117, China Eastern can have you in London from Melbourne in 28h 05m. Melbourne and London are separated by a distance of 10477 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, Etihad Airways (£584), China Southern (£622), and China Eastern (£638) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to London. Etihad Airways is priced at 34% 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 £296 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from £299 and Hainan Airlines from £302 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 Stansted.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of £475). Flying from Melbourne to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of £730). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to London

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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£584Average£891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest£622Average£1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest£638Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£648Average£828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest£690Average£994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest£692Average£972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£737Average£896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest£770Average£1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£808Average£977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£841Average£1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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