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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport from £403

LGW — MEL
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Melbourne

Tue 8/1220:20 -
2 stops38h 10m
Thu 21/108:40 -
2 stops67h 40m
Deal found 31/10£760
Wed 30/1210:30 -
1 stop26h 20m
Tue 12/101:50 -
1 stop39h 40m
Deal found 3/11£766
Mon 9/1110:30 -
3 stops61h 30m
Tue 24/1122:30 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 30/10£769
Thu 5/1110:30 -
1 stop40h 35m
Fri 20/1122:30 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 2/11£769
Wed 4/1117:00 -
1 stop30h 00m
Wed 25/1122:30 -
1 stop43h 00m
Deal found 2/11£770
Thu 3/1209:50 -
1 stop34h 00m
Sun 24/108:40 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 1/11£774
Sat 21/1109:50 -
1 stop34h 00m
Sat 5/1223:25 -
1 stop42h 05m
Deal found 31/10£775
Sun 6/1217:00 -
1 stop30h 00m
Wed 20/111:25 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 1/11£776
Thu 19/1110:30 -
1 stop40h 35m
Mon 30/1112:00 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 3/11£777
Mon 30/1110:30 -
1 stop40h 35m
Mon 14/1222:30 -
1 stop43h 00m
Deal found 3/11£778

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne

Round-trip from

£760

One-way from

£403

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,023
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 8/12-21/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 105h 50m total
  • London to Melbourne
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 35m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 15/11

08:40-10:35

2 stops38h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£429

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 30/12

07:25-23:50

2 stops53h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£461

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

10:30-11:00

3 stops61h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£481

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 2/2

08:40-23:05

2 stops27h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£750

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 31/1

08:40-00:15

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£773

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

09:40-10:15

2 stops37h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£790

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 25/1

10:05-05:40

3 stops56h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£801

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 18/1

10:05-05:40

3 stops56h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£804
Fastest return journey

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 12/1

06:30-19:45

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£804

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 13/4

06:25-19:40

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 25/4

12:05-09:10

2 stops30h 05m

£990

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £875). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,291). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £741 and £1,159 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £760 on China Southern (8 Dec–21 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andChina Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,635 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,635 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,635 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,687 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,635 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,635 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,712 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,635 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
248 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,635 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport can take about 34h 05m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,136. Airlines will cover a distance of 10493 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £618, China Eastern will fly you from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £665 and £714, respectively. China Eastern is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £875). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,291). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Gatwick to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£618Average£887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£665Average£816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£714Average£1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£874Average£1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£926Average£1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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