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£335+ 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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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8 Oct — 15 Oct1
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Flights to Melbourne in 2024

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 951,753 searches and data was last updated on 3 October 2024.

Return from

£545

One-way from

£335

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£825
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/12-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • London to Melbourne
18/11
  • 18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 35m total
  • London to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in October 2024

Find flight deals to Melbourne Airport

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 3 October 2024.

Mon 11/1121:00LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 24/1122:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/10£650
Sun 10/1110:30LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 24/1122:30MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/10£653
Fri 1/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Sat 1/211:25MEL - LHR
2 stops37h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 2/10£654
Mon 11/1121:00LHR - MEL
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/1122:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10£682
Mon 21/1022:30LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 05mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sun 3/1111:35MEL - LHR
1 stop42h 25mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 2/10£693
Tue 22/1021:20LGW - MEL
2 stops61h 00mChina Southern
Fri 22/1111:25MEL - LGW
2 stops40h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 1/10£704
Wed 6/1117:00LHR - MEL
2 stops25h 00mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 21/1113:30MEL - LHR
2 stops28h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 2/10£715
Sun 10/1106:35LGW - MEL
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/1122:40MEL - LGW
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10£779
Fri 6/1221:00LHR - MEL
2 stops31h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 29/1220:45MEL - LHR
2 stops32h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/10£816

Find flights to Melbourne within your budget

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 951,753 searches and data was last updated on 3 October 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

£545 - £992

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 2/12

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

1 stop26h 25m

£545

London HeathrowMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 21/2

1 stop35h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

1 stop30h 40m

£569

London HeathrowMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 21/2

2 stops31h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

2 stops32h 10m

£593

London HeathrowMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 3/12

1 stop24h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 2/3

2 stops29h 25m

£614

London HeathrowMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 2/12

2 stops29h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

1 stop26h 25m

£617

London HeathrowMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 21/10

1 stop28h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 3/11

1 stop42h 25m

£685

London HeathrowMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 6/11

2 stops25h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 23/11

2 stops28h 50m

£700

London GatwickMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 24/3

1 stop21h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

1 stop23h 45m

£835

London StanstedMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Wed 6/11

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 21/11

1 stop22h 30m

£992

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 27 September 2024.

Booking 77 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 55 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 June 2024.

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 cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

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 3 October 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines and China Eastern to Melbourne to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.2
Very Good
1,333 reviews

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was bad and when asked for upgrade to business class they said it was full but I saw a lot of empty seats . So people don’t do a good service there

8.2
Very Good
1,333 reviews
8.2
Very Good
1,333 reviews

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was bad and when asked for upgrade to business class they said it was full but I saw a lot of empty seats . So people don’t do a good service there

8.1
Very Good
3,575 reviews
8.2
Very Good
1,333 reviews

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was bad and when asked for upgrade to business class they said it was full but I saw a lot of empty seats . So people don’t do a good service there

8.0
Very Good
62 reviews
8.2
Very Good
1,333 reviews

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was bad and when asked for upgrade to business class they said it was full but I saw a lot of empty seats . So people don’t do a good service there

7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
8.2
Very Good
1,333 reviews

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was bad and when asked for upgrade to business class they said it was full but I saw a lot of empty seats . So people don’t do a good service there

7.7
Good
1,683 reviews
8.2
Very Good
1,333 reviews

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was bad and when asked for upgrade to business class they said it was full but I saw a lot of empty seats . So people don’t do a good service there

  • 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 £45, while return flights cost around £89.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £232, however they can be found for as little as £118.

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