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— MEL
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
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 18 July 2026.

Tue 18/822:40
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/921:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£856
Sat 19/918:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 3/1021:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7£857
Fri 14/822:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 16/819:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 17/7£858
Mon 7/922:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 21/911:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop41h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/7£858
Tue 11/822:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Sun 23/810:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop42h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 16/7£858
Sun 16/811:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
China Southern
Mon 31/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 16/7£858
Mon 26/1021:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 1/1112:00
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop40h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/7£859
Sun 25/1017:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 18/1112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7£859
Tue 1/922:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/919:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£860
Thu 27/811:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops37h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 9/911:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/7£860
Mon 19/1021:20
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 19/1122:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7£861
Wed 26/822:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Sun 30/821:10
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 17/7£861

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 18 July 2026.

Return from

£856

One-way from

£481

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,300

Good round-trip deal

£1,115 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 18/8-8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 10m total
  • London to Melbourne
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 30/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

11:00-19:15

1 stop41h 15m

£864

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

09:25-23:45

1 stop27h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 14/1

01:00-06:25

1 stop40h 25m

£867

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

£916

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 30/8

19:50-22:15

1 stop41h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

10:35-17:50

1 stop40h 15m

£933

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

18:10-07:15

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

15:35-09:10

2 stops28h 35m

£959

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 31/10

17:25-20:40

2 stops40h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

22:35-16:30

2 stops28h 55m

£969

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 10/12

09:25-05:00

1 stop32h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 29/12

01:00-06:25

1 stop40h 25m

£979

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Mon 7/9

21:05-05:30

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

12:05-12:55

2 stops33h 50m

£1,017

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Wed 16/9

17:45-08:50

2 stops30h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

22:35-09:55

2 stops45h 20m

£1,017

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Thu 19/11

20:15-06:25

1 stop23h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

23:55-12:05

1 stop23h 10m

£1,020

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne Airport

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from London to Melbourne takes 24 hours 5 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 Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £809
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £713
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £781
Emirates
Emirates
From £860

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?

Booking 59 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.

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 18 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQatar 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
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,415 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,744 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,479 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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 £47, 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 45 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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