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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from £439

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult

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 5 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£712

One-way from

£439

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,229
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 5/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 20m total
  • London to Melbourne
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 40m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£66 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 5 July 2025.

Wed 5/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Sun 16/1111:25MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 3/7£712
Tue 18/1121:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1120:15MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£715
Wed 24/917:15LHR - MEL
2 stops27h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 11/1013:30MEL - LHR
2 stops26h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 4/7£718
Tue 2/1211:40LGW - MEL
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/122:30MEL - LGW
2 stops66h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£718
Wed 27/822:00LHR - MEL
1 stop31h 05mHainan Airlines
Tue 16/919:45MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 4/7£719
Mon 13/1018:05LGW - MEL
3 stops54h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 27/1022:30MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/7£723
Thu 6/1121:00LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 13/1112:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/7£723
Mon 3/1111:40LGW - MEL
2 stops41h 05mAir China
Mon 17/1120:15MEL - LGW
2 stops45h 40mAir China
Deal found 3/7£726
Wed 17/920:10LHR - MEL
1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 20/1000:45MEL - LHR
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/7£779
Tue 18/1107:30STN - MEL
3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1113:35MEL - STN
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£786
Sat 4/1021:30LGW - MEL
2 stops50h 10mChina Southern
Sun 19/1011:20MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 3/7£805
Mon 1/914:55LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 7/1023:45MEL - LGW
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/7£827

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LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 5/11

22:00-21:30

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

11:25-18:15

1 stop41h 50m

£712

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 18/11

21:30-21:30

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

20:15-17:50

1 stop32h 35m

£715

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 24/9

17:15-05:30

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

13:30-06:25

2 stops26h 55m

£718

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 2/12

11:40-11:40

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

22:30-05:35

2 stops66h 05m

£718

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 27/8

22:00-14:05

1 stop31h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

19:45-19:30

1 stop32h 45m

£719

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 13/10

18:05-11:00

3 stops54h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

£723

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 6/11

21:00-14:05

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 13/11

12:00-17:30

1 stop40h 30m

£723

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

11:40-15:45

2 stops41h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

20:15-06:55

2 stops45h 40m

£726

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 17/9

20:10-05:55

1 stop24h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

00:45-18:15

1 stop27h 30m

£779

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Tue 18/11

07:30-10:20

3 stops39h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

13:35-14:35

3 stops36h 00m

£786

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Best time to book a flight from London to Melbourne

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

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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 78 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 5 July 2025.

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 14% 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. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 5 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Emirates, andSingapore Airlines from London to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve London to Melbourne flights?

    There are numerous route options for flights to Melbourne from London, with three London airports serving the Melbourne route: London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR) and London City (LCY). The majority of flights on this route leave from London Heathrow. In Melbourne, there are two destination airports receiving flights from London: Melbourne International (MEL) and  Avalon Airport (AVV). Melbourne International is the main airport for the region, while Avalon is the second-busiest of the four airports serving the state capital. Melbourne International is 14 miles from central Melbourne, while Avalon is 31 miles southwest of the city.

  • Which airlines fly directly from London to Melbourne?

    Unfortunately, given the distances involved, there are currently no direct flights from London to Melbourne. There are numerous transit options, though. Air France can bring you from London Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne International (MEL) via Paris (CDG) and Singapore (SIN). Qatar Airways also flies from Heathrow, but with only one stopover in Doha. British Airways offers one-stop routes from both Heathrow and London Gatwick to Melbourne (MEL). Swiss can bring you from London City to Melbourne via Zurich and Singapore (SIN), while Qantas is the only carrier connecting with Avalon (AVV) via a two-stop transit through Dubai (DXB) and Sydney (SYD).

  • What are the stopover options between London to Melbourne flights?

    There are various stopover options on this route. Flying with Air France, you have a 6h 35min wait in Paris first and then another 4h in Singapore before continuing to Melbourne. Qatar Airways has a shorter 2h 20min stopover on its Doha transit. If you are choosing between British Airways out of Heathrow or Gatwick, the transit on the Gatwick departure might decide it for you. It comes with a 20h-plus stopover in Doha, while the Heathrow departure has a mere 2h 20min stop at the same airport. Qantas has a 1h 30min transit through Dubai and an 8h 30min stopover in Sydney before proceeding to Avalon Airport (AVV).

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from London to Melbourne flights?

    Passengers travelling on a UK passport will need to apply for an eVisitor visa to enter Australia. There is no cost for this, and you can apply for it online. The Visitor visa is valid for three months within a 12 month period. With it, you can enter Australia as a tourist, visit family and friends and take short courses. If you want to stay longer or take up employment, you will have to apply for a work visa. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay, and you may be required to show that you have a return ticket to the UK on entry. Make sure you have empty pages in your passport for the visa stamp. You can apply for additional pages from the UK authorities if you are running low.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Melbourne is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £712 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Royal Brunei Airlines and Hainan Airlines, starting at £718 and £719 round-trip. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    £439 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and Air China, with prices starting from £442 and £447, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Melbourne?

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Melbourne?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Singapore travellers tend to visit Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore more than anywhere else. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore can be visited by traveling about 13.4 mi, 10.5 mi, and 13.4 mi respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of £99 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Shanghai?

    Shanghai Disneyland, Shanghai Grand Theatre, and French Concession are the most popular attractions in Shanghai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Shanghai Disneyland, Shanghai Grand Theatre, and French Concession can be visited by travelling about 8.7 mi, 20.6 mi, and 20.4 mi respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Melbourne flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 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.

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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£355Average£722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£474Average£584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest£511Average£871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest£596Average£720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air IndiaCheapest£622Average£881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£628Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£648Average£878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China AirlinesCheapest£709Average£826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£789Average£1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Oman AirCheapest£808Average£1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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