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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne from £421

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 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MEL
4 Jul — 11 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 June 2026.

Mon 29/611:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 6/712:00
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops51h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/6£838
Tue 30/611:35
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops37h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 7/721:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/5£841
Tue 30/611:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 5/721:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/5£843
Sun 18/1017:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 3/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/5£847
Wed 1/711:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 18/1012:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/6£853
Tue 23/611:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 5/721:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/5£856
Sat 26/1210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/106:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£857
Mon 8/611:40
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Southern
Wed 8/710:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 30/5£859
Wed 17/611:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 29/711:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/6£862
Wed 1/711:00
LGW
-
AVV
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/706:00
AVV
-
LGW
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£965
Thu 19/1109:40
LGW
-
AVV
2 stops26h 35m
Emirates
Sun 22/1120:55
AVV
-
LGW
2 stops32h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 2/6£1,020
Mon 29/611:40
LGW
-
AVV
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/716:40
AVV
-
LGW
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£1,051

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) 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 4 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£838

One-way from

£421

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£743
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 29/6-6/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 45m total
  • London to Melbourne
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14/6
  • 14/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 55m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£187 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£39 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Thu 19/11

09:40-23:15

2 stops26h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 22/11

20:55-18:25

2 stops32h 30m

£1,020

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Thu 2/7

11:10-22:50

2 stops26h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 9/7

16:40-19:40

2 stops36h 00m

£1,066

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 10/12

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£1,070

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 24/9

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

12:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

£1,072

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 26/9

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

12:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£1,072

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 12/11

08:40-23:20

1 stop27h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

21:00-05:55

2 stops43h 55m

£1,124

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

07:25-19:40

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

£1,176
Fastest return journey

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 5/9

10:05-16:40

1 stop21h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

22:55-12:35

1 stop22h 40m

£1,181

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Tue 23/6

11:35-14:20

2 stops41h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 30/6

06:00-15:00

2 stops42h 00m

£1,205

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 12/11

20:25-10:15

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

16:55-11:40

2 stops29h 45m

£1,213

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne (average of £417). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of £942). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

The best time to book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne is 9 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 4 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,530 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,581 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
222 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,025 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

    Departing from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne will take you 26h 35m. London Gatwick Airport and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 10494 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne round-trip?

    China Eastern, at £549, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include China Southern and Turkish Airlines. You may be able to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne are China Southern (£373), China Eastern (£388), and Qatar Airways (£583).

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne (average of £417). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of £942). 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
China EasternCheapest£549Average£798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£614Average£863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£689Average£964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£802Average£1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£810Average£1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£855Average£1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£992Average£1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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