What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Melbourne . Flying to Melbourne in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 £1,682, however they can be found for as little as £30.

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 55 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).

£439+ Flights to Melbourne, Australia

Flights to Melbourne in 2025

Return from	£718
One-way from	£439
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,229

Hainan Airlines
22/8-31/8
2 total stops
63h 50m total
London to Melbourne

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China Southern
15/9
1 total stop
35h 40m total
London to Melbourne

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Fri 22/822:00LHR - MEL

1 stop31h 05mHainan Airlines

Sun 31/819:45MEL - LHR

1 stop32h 45mHainan Airlines

Deal found 5/7£718

Tue 2/1211:40LGW - MEL

2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/122:30MEL - LGW

2 stops66h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7£718

Wed 24/917:15LHR - MEL

2 stops27h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Sat 11/1013:30MEL - LHR

2 stops26h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 6/7£718

Thu 6/1121:30LHR - MEL

2 stops37h 00mChina Southern

Fri 21/1111:25MEL - LHR

1 stop41h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 4/7£720

Mon 13/1018:05LGW - MEL

3 stops54h 55mChina Eastern

Mon 27/1022:30MEL - LGW

1 stop43h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 4/7£723

Thu 18/921:20LHR - MEL

1 stop30h 20mChina Eastern

Wed 18/322:30MEL - LHR

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 5/7£729

Fri 24/1022:00LHR - MEL

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1118:20MEL - LHR

1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7£737

Mon 1/912:35LGW - MEL

1 stop41h 00mAir China

Sun 28/920:00MEL - LGW

1 stop43h 35mAir China

Deal found 5/7£775

Wed 12/1120:15LHR - MEL

1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 19/1100:45MEL - LHR

1 stop30h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/7£775

Mon 15/1207:25STN - MEL

3 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/113:35MEL - STN

3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7£808

Sat 15/1120:25LGW - MEL

2 stops38h 05mChina Southern

Fri 28/1123:30MEL - LGW

2 stops28h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 6/7£813

Wed 10/914:55LGW - MEL

1 stop40h 55mQatar Airways

Fri 26/915:15MEL - LGW

1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/7£813

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Fri 22/822:00LHR - MEL

1 stop31h 05mHainan Airlines

Sun 31/819:45MEL - LHR

1 stop32h 45mHainan Airlines

Deal found 5/7£718

Tue 2/1211:40LGW - MEL

2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/122:30MEL - LGW

2 stops66h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7£718

Wed 24/917:15LHR - MEL

2 stops27h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Sat 11/1013:30MEL - LHR

2 stops26h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 5/7£718

Thu 6/1121:30LHR - MEL

2 stops37h 00mChina Southern

Fri 21/1111:25MEL - LHR

1 stop41h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 4/7£720

Mon 13/1018:05LGW - MEL

3 stops54h 55mChina Eastern

Mon 27/1022:30MEL - LGW

1 stop43h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 4/7£723

Mon 1/912:35LGW - MEL

1 stop41h 00mAir China

Sun 28/920:00MEL - LGW

1 stop43h 35mAir China

Deal found 5/7£775

Wed 12/1120:15LHR - MEL

1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 19/1100:45MEL - LHR

1 stop30h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/7£775

Wed 10/914:55LGW - MEL

1 stop40h 55mQatar Airways

Fri 26/915:15MEL - LGW

1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/7£813

Sun 30/1117:15LCY - MEL

2 stops25h 30mLufthansa

Wed 21/116:40MEL - LCY

2 stops27h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 5/7£928

Thu 6/1114:05STN - MEL

1 stop22h 15mEmirates

Fri 21/1123:55MEL - STN

1 stop23h 10mEmirates

Deal found 4/7£971

Thu 6/1117:05LCY - MEL

3 stops26h 25mKLM

Fri 21/1111:05MEL - LCY

2 stops32h 05mKLM

Deal found 4/7£1,298

Wed 12/1113:30LCY - MEL

2 stops31h 45mSWISS

Wed 26/1115:35MEL - LCY

2 stops28h 00mSWISS

Deal found 6/7£1,322

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Fri 4/717:15LHR - MEL

2 stops27h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Thu 10/712:30MEL - LHR

2 stops26h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 4/7£882

Sun 6/719:00LGW - MEL

1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 22/721:30MEL - LGW

1 stop26h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 5/7£737

Fri 11/721:20LHR - MEL

2 stops51h 40mChina Eastern

Wed 30/721:30MEL - LHR

1 stop30h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 4/7£1,015

Fri 11/712:30LHR - MEL

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 19/721:45MEL - LHR

3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7£1,062

Fri 11/722:00LHR - MEL

1 stop31h 05mHainan Airlines

Tue 22/719:45MEL - LHR

1 stop32h 45mHainan Airlines

Deal found 4/7£1,185

Fri 11/712:35LGW - MEL

1 stop41h 00mAir China

Sun 3/820:00MEL - LGW

1 stop31h 35mAir China

Deal found 5/7£1,224

Fri 11/721:10STN - MEL

2 stops47h 15mEmirates

Tue 22/721:15MEL - STN

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Deal found 5/7£1,820

Fri 11/717:50LCY - MEL

2 stops30h 00mKLM

Tue 22/715:55MEL - LCY

2 stops26h 35mKLM

Deal found 4/7£2,209

Sat 12/711:35LGW - MEL

1 stop40h 05mChina Eastern

Tue 22/721:30MEL - LGW

1 stop42h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 4/7£1,062

Sun 13/716:05LGW - MEL

2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/811:00MEL - LGW

1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7£1,161

Sun 13/715:20LHR - MEL

2 stops55h 10mLufthansa

Sun 14/909:30MEL - LHR

2 stops30h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 5/7£1,200

Mon 14/712:00LGW - MEL

1 stop22h 20mChina Southern

Wed 23/710:20MEL - LGW

1 stop29h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 4/7£1,304

One-way flights to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 6 July 2025.

Mon 15/912:00LGW - MEL

1 stop35h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 4/7£439

Wed 20/806:30LHR - MEL

3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7£441

Mon 8/911:35LGW - MEL

2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/7£442

Thu 30/1014:20STN - MEL

2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7£443

Thu 6/1121:00LHR - MEL

1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 5/7£444

Fri 29/820:45LGW - MEL

1 stop32h 50mAir China

Deal found 6/7£444

Wed 10/911:35LGW - MEL

1 stop36h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 5/7£448

Tue 5/809:45LHR - MEL

1 stop23h 40mAir India

Deal found 5/7£454

Mon 10/1108:40LCY - MEL

3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7£455

Sun 2/1122:00LHR - MEL

1 stop36h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 4/7£461

Sun 16/1113:35LGW - AVV

3 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7£463

Mon 29/1220:25LHR - MEL

1 stop32h 20mAir China

Deal found 5/7£474

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Fri 22/8

22:00-14:05

1 stop31h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

19:45-19:30

1 stop32h 45m

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LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

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Tue 2/12

11:40-11:40

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

22:30-05:35

2 stops66h 05m

£718

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

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Wed 24/9

17:15-05:30

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

13:30-06:25

2 stops26h 55m

£718

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 6/11

21:30-21:30

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

11:25-18:15

1 stop41h 50m

£720

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 13/10

18:05-11:00

3 stops54h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

£723

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 18/9

21:20-12:40

1 stop30h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

£729

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 24/10

22:00-15:10

2 stops31h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

18:20-06:45

1 stop23h 25m

£737

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 1/9

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 28/9

20:00-06:35

1 stop43h 35m

£775

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

20:15-07:10

1 stop23h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

00:45-20:10

1 stop30h 25m

£775

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Mon 15/12

07:25-10:05

3 stops39h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

13:35-21:40

3 stops43h 05m

£808

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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?

Booking 78 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 29 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

Rainfall in Melbourne 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

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

See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Emirates, andKLM to Australia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

41 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

41 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

41 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,284 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

41 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

KLM

7.8

Good

1,368 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

41 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

925 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

41 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Southern

7.6

Good

101 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

41 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

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 £1,682, however they can be found for as little as £30.
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 55 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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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 27 June 2025.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

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Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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Temperature in Melbourne by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Emirates, andKLM to Australia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Melbourne

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

What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

Does Melbourne have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

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