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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Melbourne from £1,249

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — MEL
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cardiff (CWL) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£1,249

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£1,089
31/10-7/11
  • 31/10-7/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 74h 10m total
  • Cardiff to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£153 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cardiff to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cardiff to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Fri 31/1022:25CWL - MEL
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1113:20MEL - CWL
3 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£1,249
Tue 14/1016:20CWL - MEL
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1013:05MEL - CWL
3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£1,309
Tue 14/1017:15CWL - MEL
2 stops27h 20mAir France
Tue 21/1016:55MEL - CWL
2 stops33h 50mAir France
Deal found 17/9£1,438
Tue 14/1017:15CWL - MEL
3 stops28h 50mKLM
Tue 21/1010:15MEL - CWL
3 stops33h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/9£7,557

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Depart

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CardiffMelbourne

CWL - MEL

CWLMEL

Cardiff Wales

Fri 31/10

22:25-18:15

2 stops32h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

13:20-19:40

3 stops41h 20m

£1,249

CardiffMelbourne

CWL - MEL

CWLMEL

Cardiff Wales

Tue 14/10

16:20-10:20

3 stops32h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

13:05-19:50

3 stops40h 45m

£1,309

CardiffMelbourne

CWL - MEL

CWLMEL

Cardiff Wales

Thu 12/3

17:25-06:15

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

11:05-16:55

2 stops40h 50m

£1,432

CardiffMelbourne

CWL - MEL

CWLMEL

Cardiff Wales

Tue 14/10

17:15-06:35

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

16:55-16:45

2 stops33h 50m

£1,438

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Deals found on 16/9

Best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Melbourne

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Melbourne (average of £1,121). Flying from Cardiff to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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.

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 18 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM and Etihad Airways from Cardiff to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
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Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,251 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cardiff to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from Cardiff Wales (CWL) if they book a flight from Cardiff to Melbourne. On average, Cardiff Wales has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Cardiff Wales is conveniently located just 9.1 mi from Cardiff’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Cardiff to Melbourne?

    Departing from Cardiff to Melbourne will take you 25h 50m. Cardiff and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 10619 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cardiff to Melbourne round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cardiff to Melbourne round-trip from £962. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cardiff to Melbourne 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 Cardiff to Melbourne?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Melbourne (average of £1,121). Flying from Cardiff to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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 2 airlines flying from Cardiff to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cardiff to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£962Average£1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£1,248Average£1,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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