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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne from £454

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MEL
7 May — 14 May1
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 7 April 2026.

Tue 19/506:15
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/517:20
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£922
Sat 21/1114:05
EDI
-
MEL
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 31/1223:40
MEL
-
EDI
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4£924
Wed 11/1114:05
EDI
-
MEL
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 27/1116:10
MEL
-
EDI
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/4£929
Mon 18/505:45
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/517:20
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4£933
Fri 6/1107:30
EDI
-
MEL
1 stop28h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 14/1123:40
MEL
-
EDI
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4£943
Mon 15/609:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/811:00
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£960
Mon 30/1114:05
EDI
-
MEL
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 31/1223:40
MEL
-
EDI
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4£963
Wed 11/1114:05
EDI
-
MEL
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 2/1223:40
MEL
-
EDI
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4£964
Tue 1/915:10
EDI
-
MEL
1 stop28h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 22/922:45
MEL
-
EDI
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4£969
Wed 11/1107:25
EDI
-
MEL
3 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/1122:55
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£979
Mon 15/622:00
EDI
-
MEL
1 stop22h 30m
Qantas Airways
Mon 10/821:15
MEL
-
EDI
1 stop31h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/4£982
Fri 6/1120:55
EDI
-
AVV
2 stops39h 20m
Emirates
Sat 14/1114:50
AVV
-
EDI
2 stops39h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 5/4£1,181

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 7 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£922

One-way from

£454

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,063
19/5-26/5
  • 19/5-26/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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20/5
  • 20/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£104 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 24/5

22:00-21:50

1 stop38h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

05:15-20:05

1 stop23h 50m

£985

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

22:00-16:40

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

05:15-20:05

1 stop23h 50m

£1,069

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

22:00-21:50

1 stop38h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

05:15-20:05

1 stop23h 50m

£1,069
Fastest return journey

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

22:00-05:30

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

21:15-20:05

1 stop31h 50m

£1,096

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/6

22:00-05:30

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 26/6

09:00-20:05

2 stops44h 05m

£1,103

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/5

22:00-16:40

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

05:15-20:05

1 stop23h 50m

£1,111

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

15:10-04:55

1 stop28h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 22/9

18:45-13:40

2 stops27h 55m

£1,146

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

18:05-05:55

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 22/9

15:55-07:40

2 stops48h 45m

£1,157

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

18:05-06:15

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 22/9

15:55-07:40

2 stops48h 45m

£1,292

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/4

22:00-11:10

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

21:15-20:05

1 stop31h 50m

£1,295

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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 3 April 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 £723). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,106). 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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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 7 April 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
3,555 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
3,555 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,017 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
3,729 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
9,548 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
7,857 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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 £1,007, Qantas Airways 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 £837 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at £857 and £869 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 £500 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £544 and British Airways from £547 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 £723). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,106). 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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LufthansaCheapest£837Average£996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£857Average£1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£869Average£1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£893Average£1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£912Average£1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£1,001Average£1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£1,188Average£1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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