£470+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MEL
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Melbourne in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Melbourne Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Melbourne Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.

Fri 26/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops46h 20mChina Southern
Fri 16/108:40MEL - LHR
2 stops68h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 14/12£769
Fri 26/1221:30LHR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Mon 12/123:30MEL - LHR
2 stops49h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12£771
Wed 31/1222:00LHR - MEL
1 stop24h 45mChina Southern
Fri 30/108:40MEL - LHR
1 stop44h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 14/12£777
Sat 27/1222:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Sat 31/108:40MEL - LHR
1 stop44h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12£778
Wed 24/1219:45LHR - MEL
1 stop32h 25mHainan Airlines
Tue 27/120:45MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/12£781
Thu 25/1221:00LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/111:25MEL - LHR
1 stop42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£784
Sun 28/1222:00LHR - MEL
1 stop24h 45mChina Southern
Fri 13/211:25MEL - LHR
1 stop42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 14/12£788
Wed 31/1221:10LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 30/122:20MEL - LHR
1 stop31h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 14/12£790
Tue 23/1206:10LGW - MEL
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/114:00MEL - LGW
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£795
Fri 26/1221:00LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 23/112:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/12£796
Fri 26/1210:00LGW - MEL
1 stop33h 50mChina Southern
Fri 16/111:25MEL - LGW
2 stops40h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 14/12£796
Wed 24/1219:45LHR - MEL
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/114:00MEL - LHR
1 stop38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£802

Find flight deals to Melbourne Airport

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 16 December 2025.

Return from

£769

One-way from

£470

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,267
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 26/12-16/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 115h 15m total
  • London to Melbourne
14/3
  • 14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£100 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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Locate flights to Melbourne that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 16 December 2025.
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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

21:15-12:05

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

23:20-16:55

1 stop28h 35m

£846

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

15:20-09:30

1 stop31h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

11:30-08:25

2 stops31h 55m

£958

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

13:45-09:30

2 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

12:00-07:25

1 stop30h 25m

£958

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 8/2

10:05-10:00

1 stop36h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 13/4

10:55-11:10

1 stop33h 15m

£958

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

13:45-09:30

2 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

12:00-07:25

1 stop30h 25m

£958

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

15:20-09:30

1 stop31h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

13:00-11:15

2 stops33h 15m

£958

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

15:20-09:30

1 stop31h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

10:30-07:30

2 stops32h 00m

£958

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 6/2

06:25-11:50

2 stops42h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

14:30-09:20

2 stops29h 50m

£1,013

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 6/2

06:25-11:50

2 stops42h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

14:30-16:10

2 stops36h 40m

£1,013

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 6/2

10:15-11:50

2 stops38h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

15:10-22:35

2 stops42h 25m

£1,018

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne Airport

When is the best time to book a flight 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 12 December 2025.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from London to Melbourne takes 22 hours 52 minutes. Flights to Melbourne from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly 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.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Melbourne are Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern and Air China.

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 16 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Australia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

FAQs about flying to Melbourne

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Beijing Capital Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?

    Melbourne is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne. One-way flights to Melbourne typically cost £31, while return flights cost around £74.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £74, however they can be found for as little as £74.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Manchester offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Melbourne have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

    Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0.0 mi away from Melbourne).

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