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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne from £433

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MEL
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2026.

Tue 10/1117:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/1123:30
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£824
Wed 21/1006:00
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/1122:30
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£833
Tue 31/307:55
EDI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 26/420:55
MEL
-
EDI
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3£866
Tue 8/917:25
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/1020:35
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£881
Tue 21/406:15
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/512:30
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£884
Fri 1/515:00
EDI
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/515:45
MEL
-
EDI
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£911
Thu 16/407:55
EDI
-
MEL
1 stop29h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/420:55
MEL
-
EDI
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£912
Tue 14/407:55
EDI
-
MEL
1 stop29h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/420:55
MEL
-
EDI
1 stop42h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£914
Wed 3/610:40
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/612:00
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops54h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£923
Fri 1/522:00
EDI
-
MEL
1 stop22h 30m
Emirates
Sun 31/521:15
MEL
-
EDI
1 stop31h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 20/3£932
Fri 1/522:00
EDI
-
AVV
2 stops31h 10m
Emirates
Sun 31/520:55
AVV
-
EDI
2 stops32h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 21/3£1,233
Thu 2/422:00
EDI
-
AVV
2 stops30h 10m
Emirates
Sat 18/410:30
AVV
-
EDI
2 stops42h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 18/3£1,285

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£881

One-way from

£433

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,017
8/9-19/10
  • 8/9-19/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

22:00-05:30

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

21:15-20:05

1 stop31h 50m

£1,071

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/6

07:55-22:05

1 stop29h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

15:10-13:40

1 stop31h 30m

£1,087

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

22:00-05:30

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

12:05-20:05

2 stops41h 00m

£1,111

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/4

07:55-23:05

1 stop29h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

16:10-06:25

1 stop23h 15m

£1,112

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/4

07:55-23:05

1 stop29h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

16:10-13:15

1 stop30h 05m

£1,126

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/6

07:55-16:50

1 stop23h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 4/7

15:10-13:40

1 stop31h 30m

£1,172
Fastest return journey

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 30/5

15:00-22:05

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

09:10-06:25

2 stops30h 15m

£1,188

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - AVV

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/4

22:00-14:10

2 stops30h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 18/4

10:30-20:05

2 stops42h 35m

£1,285

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - AVV

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

22:00-09:45

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 19/10

20:55-20:05

2 stops33h 10m

£1,316

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - AVV

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

22:00-14:10

2 stops31h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 22/9

20:55-20:05

2 stops32h 10m

£1,319

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne (average of £720). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,096). 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 22 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Edinburgh to Melbourne 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
3,542 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,006 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,807 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne. On average, Turnhouse has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 7 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    For as low as £1,071, Emirates can have you in Melbourne from Edinburgh in 22h 30m. The distance from Edinburgh to Melbourne is about 10496 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Melbourne is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £825 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at £849 and £861 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Melbourne one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £495 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £540 and British Airways from £543 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    Most of the time, Edinburgh to Melbourne flights that have stopovers will stop in Doha.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Edinburgh to Melbourne flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne is Dubai.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne (average of £720). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,096). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£825Average£988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£849Average£1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£861Average£1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£884Average£1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£905Average£1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£982Average£1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£1,179Average£1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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