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£399+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Melbourne in 2026

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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 2 April 2026.

Mon 9/1121:30
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops37h 00m
China Southern
Fri 20/1123:30
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops30h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 31/3£758
Fri 15/512:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/513:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£759
Mon 26/1021:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 9/1122:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3£761
Fri 16/1010:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/1022:35
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£761
Mon 2/1110:50
STN
-
MEL
2 stops43h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/1218:20
MEL
-
STN
2 stops26h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3£761
Thu 29/1021:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 18/1112:00
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop40h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/3£761
Sun 11/1010:50
STN
-
MEL
2 stops44h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 20/1018:20
MEL
-
STN
2 stops32h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/3£762
Thu 9/409:15
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 20/417:10
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4£763
Fri 23/1011:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 2/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/3£763
Tue 3/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/1101:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£764
Sun 20/906:30
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/1018:20
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/3£764
Fri 15/512:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/513:00
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£764

Find flight deals to Melbourne Airport

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2026, 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 2 April 2026.

Return from

£759

One-way from

£399

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£983
15/5-23/5
  • 15/5-23/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 74h 45m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 15m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

06:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

£796

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 25/9

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

06:15-07:25

1 stop35h 10m

£813

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 18/4

14:50-15:50

1 stop40h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

17:20-12:45

1 stop28h 25m

£895

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 2/7

10:25-23:15

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

00:30-07:30

1 stop40h 00m

£897

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

07:25-19:40

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

13:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

£1,036

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

07:25-19:40

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

£1,080

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

07:25-19:40

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

£1,087

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 30/5

12:00-15:00

3 stops60h 00m

£1,096

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 31/5

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 27/6

12:00-06:40

3 stops51h 40m

£1,096

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Thu 16/4

21:05-05:30

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

22:55-12:55

1 stop23h 00m

£1,109

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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 2 April 2026.

Booking 82 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 41 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Melbourne are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £821
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £767
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £764
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £769

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Melbourne are Air China, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.

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 2 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,972 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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, Air China 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 £50, while return flights cost around £39.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £186, however they can be found for as little as £39.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, London offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 20 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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