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£431+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MEL
21 helmi — 28 helmi1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Melbourne in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 tammikuu 2026.

ke 4/219:45
LHR
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MEL
1 stop32h 25m
Hainan Airlines
su 1/320:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 19/1£745
to 19/210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop38h 30m
China Eastern
la 28/312:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/1£745
la 3/1021:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops50h 40m
China Southern
ma 12/1022:00
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 20/1£745
ma 26/122:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops48h 20m
Multiple Airlines
la 7/220:15
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£746
su 7/619:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop32h 40m
China Eastern
pe 10/711:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/1£746
la 28/220:55
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
ma 9/318:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1£747
ti 17/321:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
ti 14/419:45
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£747
pe 6/310:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
pe 13/313:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£747
ti 3/221:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
su 1/320:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£748
ke 28/119:45
LHR
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MEL
1 stop32h 25m
Hainan Airlines
ti 3/320:45
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 20/1£749
ti 10/217:05
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
ti 10/310:00
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£749
ma 16/221:00
LHR
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MEL
3 stops51h 00m
China Eastern
ma 16/313:00
MEL
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LHR
3 stops39h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/1£750

Find flight deals to Melbourne

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 22 tammikuu 2026.

Return from

£745

One-way from

£431

Popular in

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Average price

£990
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 4/2-1/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • London to Melbourne
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 05m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

ti 21/4

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

ti 12/5

21:30-15:00

1 stop26h 30m

£745

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

ma 16/2

21:00-11:00

3 stops51h 00m

Melbourne

ma 16/3

13:00-17:30

3 stops39h 30m

£750

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

ma 8/6

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

su 5/7

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

£751

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

ti 3/3

22:35-17:00

2 stops31h 25m

Melbourne

pe 27/3

18:20-14:10

2 stops30h 50m

£752

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

la 7/3

17:45-17:00

2 stops36h 15m

Melbourne

ti 31/3

18:20-15:10

2 stops30h 50m

£756

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

ti 10/3

22:35-17:00

2 stops31h 25m

Melbourne

to 2/4

18:20-15:10

2 stops30h 50m

£756

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

ma 9/3

22:35-17:00

2 stops31h 25m

Melbourne

ti 31/3

18:20-16:50

2 stops32h 30m

£756

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

su 8/3

22:35-17:00

2 stops31h 25m

Melbourne

la 28/3

18:20-10:40

2 stops27h 20m

£756

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

su 8/3

19:55-17:00

2 stops34h 05m

Melbourne

to 2/4

18:20-15:10

2 stops30h 50m

£756

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

to 12/3

18:00-17:00

2 stops36h 00m

Melbourne

la 28/3

18:20-10:40

2 stops27h 20m

£756

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne

When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from London to Melbourne takes 24 hours 59 minutes. Flights to Melbourne from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Melbourne are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £808
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £668
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £754
Emirates
Emirates
From £753

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Melbourne are Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern and Air China.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 22 tammikuu 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Australia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,720 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,374 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,977 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

FAQs about flying to Melbourne

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Beijing Capital Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £74, however they can be found for as little as £74.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, London offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Melbourne have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

    Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0.0 mi away from Melbourne).

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