Cheap Flights from London to Melbourne from £629

How to find the cheapest flight from
London (LON) to Melbourne (MEL)

All the information you need to plan the best LON to MEL flight in 2021: compare London to Melbourne flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Melbourne.

LON - ME1 Price	£590 - £966
ME1 Temperature	22 - 32 °C
ME1 Precipitation	26 - 170 mm

Popular in December High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Cheapest in May Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop
Average price £616 Average for round-trip flights in September 2021
Round-trip from £590 From London to Melbourne

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise

Cheapest in

May

Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop

Average price

£616

Average for round-trip flights in September 2021

Round-trip from

£590

From London to Melbourne

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from London to Melbourne?

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Melbourne. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Melbourne?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 59 days in advance, which can save you up to 10% on flights from London to Melbourne compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 59 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £723. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £766.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Melbourne?

Flights from London to Melbourne lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from London to Melbourne in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at £475.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Melbourne (LON - ME1)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to Melbourne in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap flights from London to Melbourne in September, October 2021

The best prices found for LON to MEL flights in September, October

30 Oct - 14 Nov

£822pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Vietnam Airlines

1 STOP

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Vietnam Airlines

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

15 Oct - 29 Oct

£854pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Vietnam Airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Vietnam Airlines

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

30 Oct - 14 Nov

£888pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Vietnam Airlines

1 STOP

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Vietnam Airlines

2 STOPS

LHR

London Heathrow

London to Melbourne 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Melbourne from London found for this year

11 Dec - 2 Jan

£629pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Vietnam Airlines

1 STOP

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Vietnam Airlines

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

29 Dec - 7 Jan

£682pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Vietnam Airlines

1 STOP

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Vietnam Airlines

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

5 Dec - 16 Jan

£696pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Vietnam Airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Vietnam Airlines

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

Direct flights to Melbourne from London

Save time with London to Melbourne direct flight deals

28 Feb - 24 May

£755pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Qantas Airways

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Qantas Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

9 Mar - 4 Apr

£923pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Qantas Airways

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Qantas Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

9 Feb - 17 Feb

£953pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Qantas Airways

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Qantas Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

Last-minute flights from London to Melbourne

Late deals on return flights to Melbourne from London, departing today and this week

21 Sep - 28 Sep

£1,294pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Etihad Airways

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

21 Sep - 28 Sep

£1,307pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Etihad Airways

2 STOPS

LHR

London Heathrow

22 Sep - 29 Sep

£1,378pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Multiple airlines

3 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Qatar Airways

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

One-way flights to Melbourne from London

The cheapest one-way flights from London to Melbourne

12:05 - 15:15

KLM

2 stops

40h 10m

LCY - MEL

£636

14:50 - 01:10

Air France

2 stops

47h 20m

LHR - MEL

£704

DreamWorldTravel

06:00 - 04:25

Vietnam Airlines

2 stops

35h 25m

LHR - MEL

£708

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Flight FAQs

From London to Melbourne

Which airlines flying from London to Melbourne have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Royal Brunei Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Emirates are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from London to Melbourne to control the spread of COVID-19?

New policies can now be found on Philippine Airlines and Etihad Airways to help keep travellers safe while flying. New policies for travellers booking flights from London to Melbourne include masks being provided and required on board, daily cleaning and sanitisation, use of HEPA filters, pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms, and socially-distanced seating (for a limited time). Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.

Are flight prices decreasing from London to Melbourne due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both London and Melbourne for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Can I find flights from London to Melbourne for under £700 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Melbourne for under £700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Vietnam Airlines for just £629, but on average you can expect to pay £690.

Are there direct flights from London to Melbourne for under £800 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from London to Melbourne under £800. A good price for a direct flight from London to Melbourne is less than £1,058.

Are there last-minute flights available from London to Melbourne for under £1,300?

There are currently 5+ open flights from London to Melbourne within the next 7 days for less than £1,300.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Melbourne return?

According to our current data, Vietnam Airlines (£629), and Qantas Airways (£750) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Melbourne. These flights start at 7% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Vietnam Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £518. Users have also found prices from £555 and £636 on Vietnam Airlines and Air France, respectively.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Melbourne from London?

Information is based on travel restrictions from London to Melbourne

Most visitors from London will not be allowed to enter Melbourne.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Melbourne.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London are not required to quarantine after entering Melbourne.

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Do I need a test to fly back to London from Melbourne?

Returning to London from Melbourne

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Melbourne must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to London.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Melbourne are not required to quarantine after entering London.

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Destination information for Melbourne

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from London to Melbourne.

£1 = $1.89

31.0 °C

122.0 mm

Airports servicing London

Heathrow (LHR)

Gatwick (LGW)

London City (LCY)

Stansted (STN)

Luton (LTN)

Southend (SEN)

Airports servicing Melbourne

Melbourne (MEL)

Avalon (AVV)

Melbourne Essendon (MEB)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Philippine Airlines	£709	£927	No cancel fee	60%		Search Philippine Airlines flights
United Airlines	£847	£944	No cancel fee	69%		Search United Airlines flights
Vietnam Airlines	£685	£1,030	No cancel fee	81%		Search Vietnam Airlines flights
Garuda Indonesia	£801	£1,035	No cancel fee	71%	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Garuda Indonesia. Please check directly on their website for additional information.	Search Garuda Indonesia flights
China Airlines	£692	£1,119	No cancel fee	70%		Search China Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	£802	£1,140	No cancel fee	72%		Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Virgin Australia	£850	£1,174	No cancel fee	80%		Search Virgin Australia flights
Alitalia	£1,047	£1,284	No cancel fee	81%		Search Alitalia flights
Lufthansa	£958	£1,311	No cancel fee	76%		Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	£1,032	£1,392	No cancel fee	79%		Search SWISS flights

Cheap flights from London to Melbourne

The best prices from London to Melbourne are usually found in May or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from London (LON) to Melbourne (MEL)

All the information you need to plan the best LON to MEL flight in 2021: compare London to Melbourne flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Melbourne.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from London to Melbourne?

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Melbourne?

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Melbourne?

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Melbourne (LON - ME1)?

Cheap flights from London to Melbourne in September, October 2021

The best prices found for LON to MEL flights in September, October

London to Melbourne 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Melbourne from London found for this year

Direct flights to Melbourne from London

Save time with London to Melbourne direct flight deals

Last-minute flights from London to Melbourne

Late deals on return flights to Melbourne from London, departing today and this week

One-way flights to Melbourne from London

The cheapest one-way flights from London to Melbourne

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">London</span> to <span class="emphasized">Melbourne</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From London to Melbourne

Which airlines flying from London to Melbourne have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from London to Melbourne to control the spread of COVID-19?

Are flight prices decreasing from London to Melbourne due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

Can I find flights from London to Melbourne for under £700 on Cheapflights?

Are there direct flights from London to Melbourne for under £800 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from London to Melbourne for under £1,300?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Melbourne return?

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

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COVID Restrictions

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Melbourne from London?

Do I need a test to fly back to London from Melbourne?

Destination information for Melbourne

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from London to Melbourne.

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Melbourne

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from London to Melbourne choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

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London (LON) to Melbourne (MEL)