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— MEL
29 May — 5 Jun1
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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 29 April 2026.

Thu 3/1210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 16/122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/4£764
Sat 31/1010:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
China Eastern
Fri 13/1112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/4£765
Wed 14/1018:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 6/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/4£770
Sun 1/1117:15
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops29h 30m
China Southern
Sun 15/1111:25
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 26/4£770
Thu 24/1210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 23/112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/4£770
Sun 27/1221:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 7/212:00
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop40h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/4£771
Tue 20/1022:40
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/1118:20
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/4£773
Fri 12/622:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 30/619:45
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 24/4£774
Wed 25/1117:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat 6/213:30
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops28h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 25/4£776
Fri 29/522:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 30/619:45
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4£777
Sun 30/813:15
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop43h 40m
Air India
Sun 4/1020:35
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop24h 55m
Air India
Deal found 25/4£779
Wed 21/1017:15
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops27h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat 7/1113:30
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops28h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 25/4£779

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 29 April 2026.

Return from

£770

One-way from

£391

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£955

Good round-trip deal

£1,281 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 14/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 7/9

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

12:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£917

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 24/10

18:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£943

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

17:55-09:00

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£946
Fastest return journey

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 21/6

09:30-15:50

1 stop21h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

17:20-07:00

1 stop22h 40m

£968

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

21:45-15:50

1 stop33h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

17:20-07:00

1 stop22h 40m

£972

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

11:20-15:50

2 stops43h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

22:35-15:10

2 stops26h 35m

£975

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 24/10

11:35-10:00

1 stop36h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£1,004

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£1,012

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 17/5

09:30-15:50

1 stop21h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

17:20-07:00

1 stop22h 40m

£1,015

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

£1,044

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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?

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.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from London to Melbourne takes 22 hours 57 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 £808
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £711
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £750
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £763

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 29 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
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
1,505 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
1,310 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
1,434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
7.3
Good
209 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
2,956 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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 £56, while return flights cost around £52.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £216, however they can be found for as little as £52.

  • 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 30 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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