Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from £354

Currently, October 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,513). 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 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.

• 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 China Eastern for just £608, but on average you can expect to pay £704.

• Are there nonstop flights from London to Melbourne for under £1,600 on Cheapflights?

  Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London to Melbourne under £1,600. A good price for a nonstop flight from London to Melbourne is less than £1,858.

• Are there last-minute flights available from London to Melbourne for under £800?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from London to Melbourne within the next 7 days for less than £800.

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

  Our cheapest airline available from London to Melbourne is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £608 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Beijing Capital Airlines and Air India, starting at £712 and £718 round-trip. These flights start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

  The most popular route from London to Melbourne is London Heathrow - Melbourne. You may also consider London Gatwick - Melbourne or London Stansted - Melbourne.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Melbourne?

  Before booking your flight from London to Melbourne check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Air France or Air India.

• What are the cheapest flights from London to Melbourne?

  The cheapest flight price from London to Melbourne is £853. On average you can expect to pay £1,328. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Melbourne), can usually be booked for £699.

• What does LHR to MEL mean?

  LHR and MEL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LHR to MEL refers to a flight route from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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

  Of the flights from London to Melbourne that have stopovers, most of them stop in Guangzhou. London to Melbourne flights stop in Singapore the next most. Doha ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on London to Melbourne flights.

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

  Guangzhou travellers tend to visit China Guangzhou Wholesale Market, Canton Tower, and Haizhu Wholesale Market more than anywhere else. China Guangzhou Wholesale Market, Canton Tower, and Haizhu Wholesale Market can be visited by traveling about 16.8 mi, 19.6 mi, and 19.3 mi respectively from Guangzhou Baiyun.

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

  Singapore Flyer, Sentosa, and Merlion are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Singapore Flyer, Sentosa, and Merlion can be visited by travelling about 9.9 mi, 13.4 mi, and 10.5 mi respectively from Singapore Changi. Those on a stopover in Singapore in need of a car hire can book one at Singapore Changi for about £63.

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

  London to Melbourne flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Beijing. Bandar Seri Begawan sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from London to Melbourne. Bandar Seri Begawan is followed by New Delhi in terms of the least popular stopover location for London to Melbourne flights.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your London to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from London to Melbourne with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter London to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• 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.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from London to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from London to Melbourne?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on London to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the London to Melbourne flight deals updated?

  The London to Melbourne flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 3/5.