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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from £416

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
16 Feb — 23 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from London to Melbourne are usually found in May or March, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from London to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 11 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£735

One-way from

£416

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£919
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 4/5-18/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 79h 15m total
  • London to Melbourne
31/3
  • 31/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£102 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from London to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 February 2025.

Sun 4/520:50LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 30mChina Southern
Sun 18/510:20MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 10/2£735
Mon 10/321:00LHR - MEL
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/320:15MEL - LHR
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£739
Wed 5/321:00LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 17/322:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/2£744
Fri 7/316:55LHR - MEL
2 stops25h 05mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 22/313:30MEL - LHR
2 stops28h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 10/2£745
Mon 10/311:40LGW - MEL
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/306:15MEL - LGW
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£751
Mon 24/210:30LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 31/312:00MEL - LGW
1 stop28h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/2£755
Mon 16/620:25LHR - MEL
1 stop33h 10mAir China
Mon 30/620:00MEL - LHR
1 stop33h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/2£765
Fri 28/205:55LGW - MEL
2 stops28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/322:40MEL - LGW
2 stops28h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2£768
Sat 26/422:25LHR - MEL
1 stop35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/520:50MEL - LHR
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2£786
Fri 25/422:05LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sun 11/513:35MEL - LHR
1 stop39h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 10/2£801
Wed 5/308:25STN - MEL
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/301:30MEL - STN
3 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£810
Tue 4/309:00LHR - MEL
2 stops39h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 10/414:00MEL - LHR
2 stops31h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/2£836

Find flights from London to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 11 February 2025.

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LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 4/5

20:50-19:20

2 stops37h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

10:20-19:05

1 stop41h 45m

£735

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 10/3

21:00-11:00

2 stops51h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

20:15-19:40

2 stops34h 25m

£739

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 5/3

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

22:30-13:55

1 stop26h 25m

£744

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 7/3

16:55-05:00

2 stops25h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

13:30-07:20

2 stops28h 50m

£745

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 10/3

11:40-07:25

2 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

06:15-06:55

3 stops35h 40m

£751

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 24/2

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

£755

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 16/6

20:25-14:35

1 stop33h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 30/6

20:00-20:30

1 stop33h 30m

£765

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 28/2

05:55-20:55

2 stops28h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 8/3

22:40-16:00

2 stops28h 20m

£768

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 26/4

22:25-18:55

1 stop35h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

20:50-15:05

1 stop27h 15m

£786

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 25/4

22:05-11:35

1 stop28h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

13:35-19:45

1 stop39h 10m

£801

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Travel insights for flights from London to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from London to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 42 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 London to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of £1,121). Flying from London to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to Melbourne in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 11 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about ANA, China Airlines and Singapore Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding