£488+ 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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MEL
28 Jul — 4 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 28 June 2026.

Sat 7/1117:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/1106:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6£925
Sat 7/1121:30
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/1122:35
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6£925
Sat 7/1121:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 28/1122:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/6£926
Fri 3/721:20
LHR
-
MEL
3 stops51h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 19/721:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/6£928
Mon 24/820:20
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/316:10
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£928
Sun 18/1019:15
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
China Southern
Tue 3/1123:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 28/6£928
Thu 22/1011:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 1/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/6£928
Wed 8/722:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 10m
China Southern
Mon 19/1022:10
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 27/6£929
Thu 24/1209:50
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 55m
China Southern
Thu 14/111:25
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop30h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 28/6£929
Sat 7/1110:55
STN
-
MEL
2 stops46h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1122:35
MEL
-
STN
2 stops28h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/6£930
Fri 7/822:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 25/819:45
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 26/6£930
Tue 7/718:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 10/812:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/6£930

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 28 June 2026.

Return from

£925

One-way from

£488

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£932

Good round-trip deal

£1,136 or less
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 7/11-24/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 15m total
  • London to Melbourne
16/9
  • 16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£117 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 June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Melbourne.

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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 28 June 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 30/8

07:30-19:40

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

12:00-09:55

2 stops30h 55m

£949

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

17:25-20:40

2 stops40h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

22:35-09:10

2 stops45h 35m

£959

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Fri 18/9

17:35-08:50

2 stops30h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

21:35-09:55

2 stops45h 20m

£966

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sun 13/9

06:55-19:40

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

£970

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sat 7/11

10:55-20:40

2 stops46h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

11:05-09:55

2 stops33h 50m

£997

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 5/12

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 8/1

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£1,072

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 20/10

18:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£1,084

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 27/11

06:30-05:40

3 stops36h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 13/1

16:55-22:35

2 stops40h 40m

£1,108

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sat 14/11

14:05-07:50

2 stops30h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 26/11

23:55-17:55

1 stop29h 00m

£1,116

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sat 14/11

10:55-20:40

2 stops46h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 26/11

12:05-09:55

2 stops32h 50m

£1,130

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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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 22 hours 46 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 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 28 June 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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 £61, while return flights cost around £75.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £75, however they can be found for as little as £75.

  • 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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