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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne from £360

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MEL
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£668

One-way from

£360

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,216
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/3-12/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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3/3
  • 3/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£101 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 8 January 2026.

Tue 3/314:05EDI - MEL
2 stops32h 40mChina Southern
Sun 15/323:30MEL - EDI
2 stops34h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1£668
Sat 31/108:20EDI - MEL
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/312:00MEL - EDI
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£732
Mon 2/317:55EDI - MEL
2 stops28h 50mChina Southern
Thu 12/323:30MEL - EDI
2 stops34h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1£753
Fri 3/406:20EDI - MEL
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/421:00MEL - EDI
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£793
Thu 2/406:20EDI - MEL
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/421:00MEL - EDI
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£803
Mon 12/106:05EDI - MEL
2 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/122:30MEL - EDI
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£807
Fri 20/212:00EDI - MEL
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/215:00MEL - EDI
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£833
Sun 1/318:30EDI - MEL
2 stops28h 15mChina Southern
Thu 12/323:30MEL - EDI
2 stops34h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1£841
Sun 1/310:05EDI - MEL
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/318:20MEL - EDI
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£853
Mon 2/212:50EDI - MEL
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/213:10MEL - EDI
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£880
Thu 15/107:00EDI - MEL
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/112:00MEL - EDI
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£881
Sat 21/220:55EDI - AVV
2 stops36h 25mEmirates
Sun 15/315:00AVV - EDI
2 stops39h 05mEmirates
Deal found 6/1£1,341

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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/4

06:20-20:20

2 stops28h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

21:00-23:00

2 stops35h 00m

£793

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

09:25-09:30

2 stops37h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

11:30-07:55

2 stops31h 25m

£926

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/1

09:25-09:30

2 stops37h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

13:00-07:55

2 stops29h 55m

£926

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/1

11:00-08:30

3 stops58h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

13:10-15:20

2 stops61h 10m

£935

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/4

12:30-09:15

2 stops58h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

10:55-10:35

2 stops56h 40m

£941

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/4

12:30-09:15

2 stops58h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

10:55-10:35

2 stops56h 40m

£945

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/2

06:50-05:00

2 stops35h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

12:00-07:30

2 stops30h 30m

£980

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/4

21:50-05:30

1 stop22h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

05:15-20:15

1 stop24h 00m

£1,015

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/2

20:55-06:25

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

22:30-19:05

1 stop31h 35m

£1,018

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - AVV

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/2

20:55-20:20

2 stops36h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 15/3

15:00-19:05

2 stops39h 05m

£1,341

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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 2 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 74 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 £735). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of £928). 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 8 January 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
3,463 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
968 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,702 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
9,142 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
7,659 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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 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 £1,341, United Airlines can have you in Melbourne from Edinburgh in 36h 25m. The distance from Edinburgh to Melbourne is about 10503 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 £731 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at £839 and £840 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 £525 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £535 and Emirates from £636 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne (average of £735). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of £928). 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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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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£731Average£971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest£834Average£958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£839Average£1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£840Average£1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£862Average£1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£883Average£1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest£897Average£971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£933Average£1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£1,009Average£1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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