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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne from £464

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MEL
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
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 23 July 2026.

Sun 18/1017:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 7/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/7£848
Fri 7/822:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Sun 16/821:10
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 23/7£849
Sun 18/1017:55
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 3/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/7£850
Fri 21/822:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£851
Wed 18/1109:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
AirAsia X
Sat 5/1206:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 10m
AirAsia X
Deal found 20/7£851
Sat 8/818:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 30m
China Southern
Sun 16/821:10
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 21/7£852
Mon 23/1109:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
AirAsia X
Tue 8/1201:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 25m
AirAsia X
Deal found 21/7£853
Sat 8/818:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 30m
China Southern
Wed 26/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 22/7£854
Tue 11/817:40
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Southern
Sun 30/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 22/7£855
Sat 12/922:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 27/911:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/7£856
Fri 6/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
China Eastern
Tue 24/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/7£857
Fri 4/922:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 7/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/7£857

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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£848

One-way from

£464

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,295
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/10-7/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 05m total
  • London to Melbourne
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23/8
  • 23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • London to Melbourne
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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 23 July 2026.
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LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 24/10

11:35-14:05

1 stop40h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£866

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

09:25-23:45

1 stop27h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 14/1

01:00-06:25

1 stop40h 25m

£869

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Wed 19/8

18:00-14:20

2 stops35h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 26/8

14:55-15:00

2 stops33h 05m

£898

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Sun 6/9

22:00-22:50

2 stops39h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 13/9

06:00-19:10

2 stops46h 10m

£900

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

22:00-12:40

1 stop29h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

£917

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 27/12

09:25-05:00

1 stop32h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 13/1

01:00-06:25

1 stop40h 25m

£935

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 21/8

22:00-10:00

3 stops51h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

11:00-19:10

1 stop41h 10m

£942

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 20/8

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

12:00-15:00

2 stops36h 00m

£952

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 6/9

14:35-05:35

2 stops30h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

12:05-12:35

2 stops33h 30m

£1,031

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Fri 14/8

05:35-22:50

3 stops32h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 26/8

16:40-18:05

2 stops34h 25m

£1,088

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne (average of £866). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,662). 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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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 23 July 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
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Desleigh,Jan 2024

SIN - DRW

I like the polite and friendly air crew. Boarding from the aircrew was fine and orderly, however the Changi gate staff were disorderly and chaotic. I found the economy seating was way too small for a full service airline. It seems about the same size now as the budget carriers and I’m not sure if the value for money is there anymore. The saving grace with that is the generous baggage allowance. Our Singapore Darwin leg was on a 737-800, a small plane for an almost 5 hour journey. As was the case on our Darwin Singapore leg, the flight was full. So it was quite hot and unpleasant for the hour extra we had to wait on the runway before we actually took off. Total time in that cramped seat was close to 6hrs and no way of sleeping even with the fatigue of our 12.5hr Munich Singapore flight preceding it. I love Singapore Airlines and value our sole full service direct connection from Darwin, but we paid a lot of money for the cheap seats and it appears that the airline has slipped since we last flew with them in 2019.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Desleigh,Jan 2024

SIN - DRW

I like the polite and friendly air crew. Boarding from the aircrew was fine and orderly, however the Changi gate staff were disorderly and chaotic. I found the economy seating was way too small for a full service airline. It seems about the same size now as the budget carriers and I’m not sure if the value for money is there anymore. The saving grace with that is the generous baggage allowance. Our Singapore Darwin leg was on a 737-800, a small plane for an almost 5 hour journey. As was the case on our Darwin Singapore leg, the flight was full. So it was quite hot and unpleasant for the hour extra we had to wait on the runway before we actually took off. Total time in that cramped seat was close to 6hrs and no way of sleeping even with the fatigue of our 12.5hr Munich Singapore flight preceding it. I love Singapore Airlines and value our sole full service direct connection from Darwin, but we paid a lot of money for the cheap seats and it appears that the airline has slipped since we last flew with them in 2019.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Desleigh,Jan 2024

SIN - DRW

I like the polite and friendly air crew. Boarding from the aircrew was fine and orderly, however the Changi gate staff were disorderly and chaotic. I found the economy seating was way too small for a full service airline. It seems about the same size now as the budget carriers and I’m not sure if the value for money is there anymore. The saving grace with that is the generous baggage allowance. Our Singapore Darwin leg was on a 737-800, a small plane for an almost 5 hour journey. As was the case on our Darwin Singapore leg, the flight was full. So it was quite hot and unpleasant for the hour extra we had to wait on the runway before we actually took off. Total time in that cramped seat was close to 6hrs and no way of sleeping even with the fatigue of our 12.5hr Munich Singapore flight preceding it. I love Singapore Airlines and value our sole full service direct connection from Darwin, but we paid a lot of money for the cheap seats and it appears that the airline has slipped since we last flew with them in 2019.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,748 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Desleigh,Jan 2024

SIN - DRW

I like the polite and friendly air crew. Boarding from the aircrew was fine and orderly, however the Changi gate staff were disorderly and chaotic. I found the economy seating was way too small for a full service airline. It seems about the same size now as the budget carriers and I’m not sure if the value for money is there anymore. The saving grace with that is the generous baggage allowance. Our Singapore Darwin leg was on a 737-800, a small plane for an almost 5 hour journey. As was the case on our Darwin Singapore leg, the flight was full. So it was quite hot and unpleasant for the hour extra we had to wait on the runway before we actually took off. Total time in that cramped seat was close to 6hrs and no way of sleeping even with the fatigue of our 12.5hr Munich Singapore flight preceding it. I love Singapore Airlines and value our sole full service direct connection from Darwin, but we paid a lot of money for the cheap seats and it appears that the airline has slipped since we last flew with them in 2019.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Desleigh,Jan 2024

SIN - DRW

I like the polite and friendly air crew. Boarding from the aircrew was fine and orderly, however the Changi gate staff were disorderly and chaotic. I found the economy seating was way too small for a full service airline. It seems about the same size now as the budget carriers and I’m not sure if the value for money is there anymore. The saving grace with that is the generous baggage allowance. Our Singapore Darwin leg was on a 737-800, a small plane for an almost 5 hour journey. As was the case on our Darwin Singapore leg, the flight was full. So it was quite hot and unpleasant for the hour extra we had to wait on the runway before we actually took off. Total time in that cramped seat was close to 6hrs and no way of sleeping even with the fatigue of our 12.5hr Munich Singapore flight preceding it. I love Singapore Airlines and value our sole full service direct connection from Darwin, but we paid a lot of money for the cheap seats and it appears that the airline has slipped since we last flew with them in 2019.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,127 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Desleigh,Jan 2024

SIN - DRW

I like the polite and friendly air crew. Boarding from the aircrew was fine and orderly, however the Changi gate staff were disorderly and chaotic. I found the economy seating was way too small for a full service airline. It seems about the same size now as the budget carriers and I’m not sure if the value for money is there anymore. The saving grace with that is the generous baggage allowance. Our Singapore Darwin leg was on a 737-800, a small plane for an almost 5 hour journey. As was the case on our Darwin Singapore leg, the flight was full. So it was quite hot and unpleasant for the hour extra we had to wait on the runway before we actually took off. Total time in that cramped seat was close to 6hrs and no way of sleeping even with the fatigue of our 12.5hr Munich Singapore flight preceding it. I love Singapore Airlines and value our sole full service direct connection from Darwin, but we paid a lot of money for the cheap seats and it appears that the airline has slipped since we last flew with them in 2019.

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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 27h 20m. London Gatwick Airport and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 10493 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 £571, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include China Southern and Qatar Airways. You may be able to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne for 47% 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 Eastern (£390), China Southern (£395), and Qatar Airways (£586).

  • 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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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne (average of £866). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,662). 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£571Average£806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£617Average£818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£814Average£1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£859Average£1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£939Average£1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest£995Average£1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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