What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Melbourne . Flying to Melbourne in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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, Beijing Capital Airlines 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 £32.

How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £1,261, however they can be found for as little as £43.

Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Birmingham 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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Flights to Melbourne in 2025

Return from	£749
One-way from	£435
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,010

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2 total stops
67h 10m total
London to Melbourne

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37h 20m total
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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 15 August 2025.

Wed 29/1022:00LHR - MEL

1 stop24h 45mChina Southern

Thu 20/1123:30MEL - LHR

1 stop29h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 15/8£748

Tue 23/922:10LHR - MEL

1 stop25h 30mChina Southern

Sun 5/1011:20MEL - LHR

1 stop41h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 14/8£749

Thu 18/922:10LHR - MEL

1 stop25h 30mChina Southern

Sun 12/1022:00MEL - LHR

1 stop31h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 15/8£752

Mon 8/921:20LHR - MEL

2 stops51h 40mChina Eastern

Mon 22/911:00MEL - LHR

1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/8£752

Thu 16/1021:00LHR - MEL

2 stops50h 40mChina Southern

Fri 31/1011:25MEL - LHR

1 stop41h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 15/8£753

Wed 27/822:40LHR - MEL

1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/914:00MEL - LHR

2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£755

Wed 3/922:10LHR - MEL

1 stop36h 10mChina Southern

Sun 21/921:00MEL - LHR

1 stop31h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 14/8£756

Thu 18/922:10LHR - MEL

1 stop25h 30mChina Southern

Fri 10/1011:20MEL - LHR

2 stops62h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 15/8£757

Thu 11/921:00LHR - MEL

2 stops26h 40mChina Southern

Sun 28/910:20MEL - LHR

1 stop41h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 14/8£757

Sun 19/1022:10LHR - MEL

1 stop36h 10mChina Southern

Fri 31/1011:25MEL - LHR

2 stops41h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/8£758

Sat 20/921:00LHR - MEL

2 stops61h 20mChina Southern

Sat 11/1011:20MEL - LHR

2 stops40h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 13/8£759

Mon 8/918:05LGW - MEL

1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern

Mon 22/911:00MEL - LGW

1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/8£759

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Wed 24/1210:30LGW - MEL

1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 17/122:30MEL - LGW

1 stop26h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/8£795

Tue 11/1116:50LHR - MEL

1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Wed 4/200:45MEL - LHR

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/8£836

Thu 11/906:00STN - MEL

3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/1021:45MEL - STN

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£839

Mon 8/921:10LHR - MEL

1 stop28h 30mChina Airlines

Thu 11/1223:20MEL - LHR

1 stop28h 35mChina Airlines

Deal found 14/8£867

Mon 9/214:05STN - MEL

1 stop22h 15mEmirates

Sun 1/323:55MEL - STN

1 stop23h 10mEmirates

Deal found 13/8£987

Wed 24/1210:30LGW - MEL

1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 16/122:30MEL - LGW

1 stop26h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/8£795

Wed 19/1120:15LHR - MEL

1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific

Mon 9/200:45MEL - LHR

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/8£836

Sun 9/1106:25STN - MEL

3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1122:45MEL - STN

2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£840

Sun 9/1120:15LHR - MEL

1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 25/1100:45MEL - LHR

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/8£838

Fri 16/117:00LGW - MEL

1 stop34h 05mChina Eastern

Sun 8/212:00MEL - LGW

1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/8£839

Tue 11/1106:35LHR - MEL

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/200:45MEL - LHR

1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/8£852

Mon 15/921:10STN - MEL

2 stops26h 40mEmirates

Sun 28/921:15MEL - STN

1 stop30h 30mEmirates

Deal found 14/8£996

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Wed 20/812:30LHR - MEL

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/600:30MEL - LHR

1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£890

Fri 22/822:00LHR - MEL

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/920:00MEL - LHR

1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/8£864

Fri 22/822:00LHR - MEL

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/920:00MEL - LHR

1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£868

Sat 23/818:45LHR - MEL

2 stops58h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/917:00MEL - LHR

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£878

Mon 25/822:10LHR - MEL

1 stop25h 30mChina Southern

Fri 7/1111:25MEL - LHR

2 stops41h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 13/8£782

Mon 25/822:10LHR - MEL

1 stop25h 30mChina Southern

Mon 3/1111:25MEL - LHR

2 stops41h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 13/8£808

Mon 25/822:10LHR - MEL

1 stop25h 30mChina Southern

Mon 15/910:20MEL - LHR

1 stop41h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 14/8£833

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Fri 29/820:00MEL - LGW

2 stops31h 45mAir China

Deal found 13/8£839

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1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/913:20MEL - LGW

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£845

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Mon 15/921:30MEL - LGW

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£848

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Sun 14/920:00MEL - LHR

1 stop33h 30mAir China

Deal found 13/8£871

Mon 25/822:40LHR - MEL

1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/919:45MEL - LHR

1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/8£889

One-way flights to Melbourne Airport
Search for one-way flight options to Melbourne Airport. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Thu 9/1006:00STN - MEL

3 stops56h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£435

Sun 14/921:00LHR - MEL

2 stops37h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 14/8£435

Thu 21/816:40LGW - MEL

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£435

Sun 24/806:30LHR - MEL

3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£437

Thu 11/911:35LGW - MEL

2 stops61h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£437

Wed 3/1223:20STN - MEL

3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/8£437

Fri 5/922:10LHR - MEL

1 stop36h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 12/8£437

Mon 3/1121:00LHR - MEL

2 stops51h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/8£438

Mon 1/906:00STN - MEL

3 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/8£439

Sun 2/1117:15LHR - MEL

2 stops29h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 13/8£439

Sun 28/915:15LGW - MEL

3 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£439

Thu 21/808:00STN - MEL

3 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/8£440

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LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 24/12

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

22:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

£795

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 24/12

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

22:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

£795

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 11/11

16:50-12:30

1 stop32h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

£836

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

20:15-07:10

1 stop23h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

£836

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 9/11

20:15-07:10

1 stop23h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 25/11

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

£838

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

22:05-23:00

1 stop37h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

£838

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

17:50-07:10

1 stop26h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

£838

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

20:15-23:00

1 stop39h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

£838

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

17:50-07:10

1 stop26h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

£838

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Thu 11/9

06:00-06:00

3 stops39h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 2/10

21:45-18:45

2 stops30h 00m

£839

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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 20 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 25 hours 16 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

Rainfall in Melbourne 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

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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, 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

8.1

Very Good

1,346 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,346 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,346 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,608 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,346 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,232 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,346 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

160 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,346 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,930 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,346 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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, Beijing Capital Airlines 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 £32.
How much is a return flight to Melbourne?
A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £1,261, however they can be found for as little as £43.
Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Birmingham 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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FAQs about flying to Melbourne

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