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Cheap flights to Melbourne from £478

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — MEL
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 2/4
Tue 9/4

Flights to Melbourne in 2024

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,168 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,056

Return from

£498

One-way from

£305
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From London to Melbourne
One-way flight from London to Melbourne

Cheap flights to Melbourne in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Melbourne in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,168 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Melbourne in March and April 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Wed 10/419:15SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/423:35MEL - SFO
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£904
Wed 10/420:15SFO - MEL
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/412:55MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£943
Tue 9/420:15SFO - MEL
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/413:35MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£944
Wed 17/418:55SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/423:35MEL - SFO
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£957
Sun 14/423:35SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Thu 18/413:35MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/3£1,005
Mon 22/418:55SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/513:35MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,082
Sun 28/423:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/510:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,103
Sun 28/423:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/509:30MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,111
Thu 25/423:35SFO - MEL
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/513:45MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£1,131

Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Melbourne in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,168 searches and data were last updated on 28 March 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Melbourne in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 15/922:00SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/912:10MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3£786
Sun 15/922:00SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/909:15MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3£794
Sun 15/922:00SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 23/918:55MEL - SFO
2 stops34h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3£815
Tue 3/922:00SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 13/912:10MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3£825
Tue 17/922:00SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 26/909:15MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3£833
Tue 3/922:00SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/909:05MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3£841
Sun 3/1119:45SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 23/1109:00MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3£848
Fri 13/922:00SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 23/918:55MEL - SFO
2 stops34h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3£855
Thu 5/922:00SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/918:55MEL - SFO
1 stop34h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3£859

Flights to Melbourne departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Melbourne, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,168 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to Melbourne, consider booking one of these fares. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Sun 7/423:35SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/409:45MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£5,647
Sat 6/422:50SFO - MEL
2 stops54h 25mVietnam Airlines
Sat 13/410:35MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 28/3£5,947
Wed 3/418:59SFO - MEL
2 stops23h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/421:00MEL - SFO
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£6,520
Thu 4/401:05SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 40mChina Airlines
Wed 10/421:35MEL - SFO
1 stop39h 20mChina Airlines
Deal found 27/3£6,877
Wed 3/418:59SFO - MEL
2 stops23h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/421:00MEL - SFO
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£7,017
Wed 3/413:00SFO - MEL
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/421:35MEL - SFO
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£7,031
Thu 4/422:50SFO - MEL
2 stops54h 25mVietnam Airlines
Thu 11/400:30MEL - SFO
2 stops59h 10mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 27/3£7,382
Tue 2/400:15SFO - MEL
1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/414:25MEL - SFO
1 stop24h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/3£7,433
Fri 5/418:30SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/421:00MEL - SFO
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£7,534

One-way flights to Melbourne

Explore one-way flight options to Melbourne for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,168 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Melbourne at this time. Users seeking round-trip flights to Melbourne should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Tue 7/522:00SFO - MEL
2 stops20h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3£478
Thu 12/923:35SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3£629
Tue 10/918:30SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3£632
Thu 15/801:45SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/3£680
Sat 7/923:35SFO - MEL
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£703
Sun 8/922:15SFO - MEL
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/3£714
Sat 18/523:35SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3£741
Sun 8/919:55SFO - MEL
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£806
Fri 13/920:25SFO - MEL
2 stops21h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/3£840

Direct flights to Melbourne

Sun 12/523:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/610:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£1,103
Mon 9/923:35SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/910:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£1,122
Fri 17/523:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/510:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£1,142
Sat 3/823:25SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/810:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,162
Fri 10/523:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 17/510:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,182
Wed 5/623:25SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/710:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,400
Fri 19/723:25SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/810:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,656
Wed 10/423:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/410:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,775
Thu 18/423:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/510:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,815

Find flights to Melbourne within your budget

Locate flights to Melbourne that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,168 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£786 - £1,582

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 15/9

1 stop19h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 24/9

1 stop17h 40m

£786

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 10/4

2 stops24h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 17/4

1 stop30h 50m

£904

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 14/4

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 18/4

1 stop16h 50m

£1,005

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 19/5

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 29/5

1 stop23h 05m

£1,111

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 16/8

1 stop41h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 3/9

1 stop29h 15m

£1,123

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 15/9

1 stop40h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 26/9

1 stop25h 05m

£1,309

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 9/5

2 stops65h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 19/5

3 stops75h 00m

£1,470

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 1/6

1 stop18h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 10/6

2 stops20h 02m

£1,548

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 13/8

1 stop40h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 18/8

1 stop39h 50m

£1,582

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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Melbourne is currently £691 while a return flight costs £1,204. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Melbourne (average of £1,130). Flying to Melbourne in January will prove the most costly (average of £1,535). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£1,216

February

£989

March

£967

April

£967

May

£909

June

£1,053

July

£1,182

August

£1,183

September

£964

October

£895

November

£993

December

£1,130

Peak season:

You’ll find it difficult to find cheap flights to Melbourne during both the summer and winter seasons. There are several different events which all account for this, such as the Australian Open which takes place for the last two weeks of January. There is also the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in March, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from the end of March into April, and the International Film Festival starting around the middle of July. You’ll need to secure your flight tickets as early as you possibly can to avoid paying over the odds for flights to Melbourne. October through to March is also the cricket season so expect the prices to fluctuate as tourists and locals flock for the big matches.

Off season:

You’ll find the cheapest flights to Melbourne during the spring and autumn, although even they can sometimes be hit and miss due to the year-round popularity of Melbourne. Spring is a fantastic time to visit as the temperatures increase and all of the gardens start to bloom and come to life. Temperatures decline in August, yet the foliage is beautiful as it starts to wilt and turn golden brown.

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

MEL

Temperature

8 - 20 °C

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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

You’ll usually find the cheapest flights to Melbourne from late September to early December, with October and November generally the cheapest months of the year. Regardless of when you are planning to visit, it’s best to book your flight tickets three or four months earlier where possible, or even sooner if you can. To find the cheapest flights to Melbourne for October, aim to secure your tickets around late June or early July. Being flexible with your dates will help you find the best deals on flight tickets, however you might have to sacrifice certain events or weather conditions. Generally, there isn’t much of a view, but if you can sit on the left hand side of the plane, then you’ll be guaranteed a great view if weather conditions work in your favour and wind allows you. It also depends on the direction of your approach, so don’t worry too much about claiming the left side.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 28 March 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Royal Brunei Airlines, British Airways and Air China to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,010 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.3
Very Good
1,010 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,010 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.3
Very Good
1,512 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,010 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,010 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.9
Good
1,684 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,010 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.8
Good
2,150 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,010 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

What is good to know if travelling to Melbourne?

  • How long is the flight to Melbourne?

    Flights from London to Melbourne: 23 hours 10 minutes. Flights from Manchester to Melbourne: 23 hours 35 minutes. Flights from Birmingham to Melbourne: 23 hours 05 minutes. Flights from Glasgow to Melbourne: 22 hours 50 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to Melbourne?

    There are many airlines that offer relatively cheap flights to Melbourne (well cheap considering it’s on the other side of the world). The main ones however tend to be Virgin Atlantic, Etihad, Qantas, British Airways and Qatar Airways. Due to the competitiveness over the route, you’ll find cheap flights to Melbourne aren’t as hard to find as they once were, so you’ll usually be choosing your airline based on preference. If you are enrolled in some sort of loyalty scheme with one of the airlines then it would make sense to fly with them, either to redeem any points you have already which will no doubt get you the cheapest flights to Melbourne, or to collect more points. If you aren’t already a member who can collect points, now would be the perfect time to become one. Make sure you enroll before you book your flights to Melbourne to earn a good amount of points in return. Other than that you’ll go on the price; however there won’t be much fluctuation in the price of the flight tickets overall.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    One of the easiest ways to get to the city from the airport is to jump on the very reliable Skybus express. It’s a bus service which runs every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day and goes direct from the airport to the city centre. You can either purchase your tickets once you land, or you can do it online before you travel. There are also many other buses you can get which run less frequently, however they are cheaper than the Skybus. You’ll want to find the 478, 479, 482 or the 901. Once you land you can enquire about which bus line would be best for you. Failing the bus, you could decide to get a taxi however don’t expect this to be a cheap journey. Make sure you agree on the fare before you get in and you might want to try and negotiate slightly. Expect to pay something in the region of AUD$60 for a taxi.

  • What does MEL mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Melbourne Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MEL flight. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG).

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