Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne from £428

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MEL
14 Jan — 21 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Melbourne are usually found in May or February, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 15 December 2025.

Mon 29/1214:05EDI - MEL
2 stops32h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 18/100:30MEL - EDI
2 stops30h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/12£1,240
Mon 29/1214:05EDI - MEL
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 19/116:10MEL - EDI
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12£1,293
Thu 18/1216:10EDI - MEL
2 stops58h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/123:40MEL - EDI
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£1,625
Mon 29/1218:35EDI - MEL
2 stops52h 45mFinnair
Mon 19/110:00MEL - EDI
3 stops32h 30mFinnair
Deal found 13/12£1,647
Sat 20/1212:30EDI - MEL
2 stops58h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/111:30MEL - EDI
2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12£1,654
Thu 18/1214:05EDI - MEL
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/101:00MEL - EDI
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£1,663
Wed 17/1214:05EDI - MEL
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/101:00MEL - EDI
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£1,664
Tue 16/1207:30EDI - MEL
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 10/113:20MEL - EDI
2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12£1,674
Mon 29/1220:55EDI - AVV
2 stops36h 25mEmirates
Sat 7/215:00AVV - EDI
2 stops39h 05mEmirates
Deal found 13/12£24,166

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 15 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£850

One-way from

£428

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,460
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/2-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
19/3
  • 19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£105 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 December 2025.
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EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

09:25-09:30

2 stops37h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

11:30-07:55

2 stops31h 25m

£927

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/1

09:25-10:00

2 stops37h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

11:30-07:55

2 stops31h 25m

£927

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/1

09:25-10:00

2 stops37h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

11:30-05:55

2 stops29h 25m

£927

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

09:25-09:30

2 stops37h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

11:30-07:55

2 stops31h 25m

£927

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

20:55-18:15

1 stop34h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

06:15-19:05

1 stop23h 50m

£1,050

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

11:00-11:50

2 stops37h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

15:00-15:20

2 stops35h 20m

£1,062

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/2

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

16:10-06:00

1 stop24h 50m

£1,063

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

16:10-12:35

1 stop31h 25m

£1,063

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 29/3

11:25-06:45

2 stops33h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 5/4

09:25-08:30

2 stops32h 05m

£1,073

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

07:30-23:20

1 stop28h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

16:10-06:00

1 stop24h 50m

£1,090

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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 12 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 16 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne (average of £790). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of £935). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Melbourne in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 15 December 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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 9 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 £1,050, United Airlines can have you in Melbourne from Edinburgh in 34h 20m. 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 £734 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Turkish Airlines, starting at £826 and £846 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 35% 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 £529 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £539 and Emirates from £683 one-way.

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

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

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne (average of £790). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of £935). 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 9 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh 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 15 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£734Average£979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest£826Average£960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£846Average£1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£869Average£1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£874Average£1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£891Average£1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest£904Average£987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£938Average£1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£1,018Average£1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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