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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne from £436

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MEL
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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 21 January 2026.

Thu 19/210:30
LGW
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MEL
1 stop38h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 28/312:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/1£744
Fri 30/110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/210:00
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£745
Fri 6/310:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/313:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£747
Tue 10/217:05
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/313:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£748
Tue 21/411:35
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops37h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 13/511:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/1£749
Tue 14/421:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 50m
China Southern
Mon 27/421:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops30h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 20/1£749
Tue 14/411:35
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops37h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 28/421:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/1£750
Tue 17/320:20
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops38h 10m
China Southern
Fri 3/411:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 19/1£751
Mon 23/217:05
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/313:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£752
Fri 6/317:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Wed 1/412:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1£752
Sat 7/320:20
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/312:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£753
Tue 3/310:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/313:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£754

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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£744

One-way from

£436

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,106
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 19/2-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 76h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 21 January 2026.
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Gatwick

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Melbourne

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Price

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

21:30-15:00

1 stop26h 30m

£744

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 8/3

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

12:00-15:00

1 stop38h 00m

£763

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£810

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

12:00-22:50

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 17/5

06:00-07:05

2 stops34h 05m

£814

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

12:00-22:50

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 21/5

06:00-07:05

2 stops34h 05m

£829

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

17:00-14:05

1 stop34h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

12:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£829

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

17:05-08:30

3 stops28h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

13:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

£830

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 16/3

10:20-20:55

2 stops47h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

18:20-16:40

2 stops32h 20m

£842

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 19/3

06:25-20:55

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

18:20-16:40

2 stops32h 20m

£845

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

17:05-08:30

3 stops28h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

22:40-22:35

2 stops34h 55m

£849

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne is 11 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.

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 £502). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,236). 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 21 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,721 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
190 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,690 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne will take you 30h. London Gatwick Airport and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 10493 mi.

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

    China Eastern, at £523, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include China Southern and Air India. You may be able to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne for 51% 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 (£361), China Eastern (£381), and Singapore Airlines (£403).

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Melbourne?

    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 £502). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,236). 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 8 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick 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 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£523Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£597Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air IndiaCheapest£626Average£851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£754Average£964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£796Average£1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£833Average£1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£863Average£992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£904Average£1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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