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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport from £422

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MEL
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Melbourne are usually found in June or May, booked 70 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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£722

One-way from

£422

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,258
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 8/7-22/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • London to Melbourne
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£105 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 1 July 2025.

Sat 25/1021:30LGW - MEL
2 stops38h 00mChina Southern
Fri 7/1123:30MEL - LGW
2 stops28h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 30/6£692
Fri 31/1010:30LGW - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 10/1112:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/6£697
Thu 18/918:00LGW - MEL
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1022:30MEL - LGW
2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6£749
Wed 19/1109:20LGW - MEL
1 stop25h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 10/210:35MEL - LGW
1 stop30h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/6£811

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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 1 July 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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Gatwick

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 25/10

21:30-21:30

2 stops38h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

23:30-17:20

2 stops28h 50m

£692

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 31/10

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£697

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 18/9

18:00-11:45

2 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

22:30-15:00

2 stops50h 30m

£749

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 19/11

09:20-21:25

1 stop25h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

10:35-06:25

1 stop30h 50m

£811

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 20/8

21:50-09:20

2 stops50h 30m

£422

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 14/9

19:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

£435

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 10/9

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

£440

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/6

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 27 June 2025.

Booking 70 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 1 July 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.

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 1 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, Air China, andChina Eastern 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.
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Air China
7.2
Good
92 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £722, 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. China Eastern is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £435. Users have also found prices from £440 and £512 on Air China and China Southern, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Melbourne.

  • 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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Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 1 July 2025.
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China EasternCheapest£499Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£545Average£1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest£625Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£645Average£886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£784Average£972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£815Average£1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£854Average£990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£881Average£1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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