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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport from £435

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MEL
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Melbourne are usually found in June or May, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£754

One-way from

£435

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,639
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/9-12/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 87h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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21/8
  • 21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£156 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Mon 8/918:05LGW - MEL
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 22/911:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/8£759
Wed 27/811:35LGW - MEL
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/912:05MEL - LGW
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£760
Mon 3/1117:00LGW - MEL
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 6/1213:00MEL - LGW
2 stops36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/8£760
Wed 15/1018:25LGW - MEL
1 stop29h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 2/1122:30MEL - LGW
1 stop26h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/8£763
Mon 1/912:35LGW - MEL
1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/915:15MEL - LGW
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£764
Sun 7/919:00LGW - MEL
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 23/921:30MEL - LGW
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/8£765
Wed 27/811:35LGW - MEL
2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/911:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£766
Thu 28/811:35LGW - MEL
3 stops37h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 11/912:00MEL - LGW
2 stops36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/8£768
Sun 12/1011:35LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 21/1012:00MEL - LGW
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/8£768
Sun 7/919:00LGW - MEL
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 28/911:00MEL - LGW
1 stop37h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/8£770
Thu 11/911:35LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 18/912:00MEL - LGW
2 stops36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/8£771
Mon 1/912:00LGW - MEL
1 stop35h 40mChina Southern
Tue 7/1022:00MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 13/8£771

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

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

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 16/1

17:00-14:05

1 stop34h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£839

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 3/1

17:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

£839

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 15/10

11:35-10:00

1 stop36h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

13:00-06:30

2 stops52h 30m

£843

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 24/9

19:30-20:15

2 stops39h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

22:20-16:15

2 stops27h 55m

£857

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 1/12

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 27/12

13:00-14:00

2 stops36h 00m

£862

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 21/9

11:25-06:00

2 stops33h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 27/9

21:20-16:15

2 stops27h 55m

£873

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 12/9

18:40-09:00

1 stop29h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

11:00-06:30

1 stop28h 30m

£884

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 24/11

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 5/1

13:00-06:30

2 stops52h 30m

£888

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Melbourne

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 47 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 £1,121). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £789.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 10m.

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 15 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
160 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,267 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at £521, 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 Air China and China Southern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £551 and £632, respectively. China Eastern is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 £1,121). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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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China EasternCheapest£521Average£739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£632Average£701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£653Average£927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£791Average£982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£836Average£1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£852Average£988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£888Average£1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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