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£430+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
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 8 August 2026.

Mon 2/1121:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Mon 16/1122:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 8/8£780
Wed 9/921:20 -
3 stops51h 40m
Wed 23/917:20 -
1 stop28h 25m
Deal found 6/8£781
Wed 4/1122:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Thu 19/1123:30 -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 6/8£782
Tue 29/922:00 -
1 stop29h 40m
Tue 27/1022:30 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 7/8£782
Fri 4/921:20 -
1 stop26h 40m
Mon 7/912:00 -
2 stops63h 40m
Deal found 8/8£782
Sat 3/1018:00 -
1 stop30h 00m
Mon 26/1022:30 -
1 stop43h 00m
Deal found 7/8£783
Sun 6/1221:10 -
1 stop28h 50m
Fri 5/222:15 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 7/8£784
Wed 16/911:00 -
1 stop36h 40m
Sun 4/1011:20 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 7/8£784
Mon 7/921:20 -
1 stop26h 40m
Mon 14/911:00 -
1 stop40h 40m
Deal found 7/8£785
Mon 14/921:50 -
1 stop25h 50m
Sun 4/1011:20 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 7/8£785
Mon 26/1022:00 -
1 stop24h 45m
Wed 18/1123:30 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 6/8£785
Wed 16/921:00 -
2 stops50h 40m
Mon 5/1011:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 6/8£786

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 8 August 2026.

Return from

£780

One-way from

£430

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,046

Good round-trip deal

£1,113 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 00m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£71 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 21/10

18:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£865

LondonMelbourne

LHR London Heathrow - MEL Melbourne

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 19/11

18:10-07:20

2 stops26h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 27/2

15:30-09:10

2 stops28h 40m

£942

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 7/9

17:35-19:40

2 stops41h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

21:35-22:25

2 stops33h 50m

£956

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 11/11

17:25-20:40

2 stops40h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

22:35-22:35

2 stops35h 00m

£957

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 5/12

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 8/1

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£987

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 26/12

10:30-11:00

3 stops37h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 9/1

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£993

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 3/2

08:40-17:50

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 7/3

17:10-05:55

1 stop23h 45m

£1,007

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 1/2

08:35-17:50

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 7/3

17:10-05:55

1 stop23h 45m

£1,007

LondonMelbourne

STN London Stansted - MEL Melbourne

STNMEL

London Stansted

Mon 1/2

10:55-20:40

2 stops46h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 8/3

22:35-16:20

2 stops28h 45m

£1,017

LondonMelbourne

STN London Stansted - MEL Melbourne

STNMEL

London Stansted

Tue 10/11

17:20-09:25

2 stops29h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

22:35-16:20

2 stops28h 45m

£1,029

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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 23 hours 10 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.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £709
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £798
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £787
Emirates
Emirates
From £859

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 8 August 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
1,583 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,441 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,500 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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 £39, while return flights cost around £77.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £156, however they can be found for as little as £77.

  • 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 55 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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