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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne from £431

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MEL
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
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 14 February 2026.

Sat 14/316:20
EDI
-
MEL
3 stops53h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/313:10
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops55h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£944
Thu 2/412:30
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops58h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 25/410:55
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops32h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/2£945
Mon 30/310:30
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops34h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 6/409:45
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops31h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/2£953
Wed 6/509:15
EDI
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MEL
3 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/512:30
MEL
-
EDI
3 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£955
Fri 10/411:25
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops56h 35m
American Airlines
Sat 18/413:35
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops50h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/2£958
Sat 14/316:20
EDI
-
MEL
3 stops50h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/310:00
MEL
-
EDI
3 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£963
Fri 3/410:30
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops33h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 25/409:45
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops30h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/2£967
Thu 2/410:30
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops34h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 18/409:45
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops31h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/2£969
Tue 5/516:55
EDI
-
MEL
3 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/512:00
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£970
Wed 6/521:55
EDI
-
AVV
2 stops39h 55m
Emirates
Sat 16/510:30
AVV
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EDI
2 stops42h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 12/2£1,234
Wed 4/320:55
EDI
-
AVV
2 stops39h 20m
Emirates
Sun 31/516:40
AVV
-
EDI
2 stops36h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 11/2£1,264
Tue 1/921:55
EDI
-
AVV
2 stops39h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 22/920:55
AVV
-
EDI
2 stops32h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2£1,388

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 14 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£944

One-way from

£431

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£944
14/3-21/3
  • 14/3-21/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 109h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/4

12:30-08:30

2 stops58h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

10:55-10:35

2 stops32h 40m

£947

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/4

10:30-06:45

2 stops34h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

09:45-08:30

2 stops31h 45m

£969

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

16:55-04:40

3 stops50h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

12:00-09:40

2 stops54h 40m

£975

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/4

07:55-23:10

1 stop29h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

15:45-13:15

1 stop30h 30m

£986

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/4

15:10-23:10

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

15:45-06:25

1 stop23h 40m

£1,021

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/3

16:55-05:40

3 stops50h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

21:35-09:40

2 stops45h 05m

£1,027

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

20:55-06:25

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

23:55-19:05

1 stop30h 10m

£1,030

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

10:40-06:15

2 stops34h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

07:00-15:55

3 stops65h 55m

£1,030

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/4

12:30-08:30

2 stops58h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

10:55-10:35

2 stops56h 40m

£1,046

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

12:30-07:30

2 stops58h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

10:55-10:35

2 stops56h 40m

£1,046

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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 6 February 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 £702). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,074). 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 14 February 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
3,517 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
3,517 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,517 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
989 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
3,735 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
9,293 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
7,739 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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 8 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 £986, United Airlines can have you in Melbourne from Edinburgh in 29h 15m. 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 £774 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at £806 and £844 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 31% 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 £521 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £531 and Emirates from £630 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 £702). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,074). 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£774Average£963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£806Average£1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£844Average£1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£858Average£970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£886Average£981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£930Average£1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£944Average£1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£1,154Average£1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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