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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport from £394

LGW — MEL
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Melbourne

Fri 6/1110:30 -
1 stop40h 35m
Sat 14/1112:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Deal found 20/8£697
Mon 14/912:35 -
1 stop40h 50m
Fri 16/1012:00 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 20/8£699
Sat 26/1210:30 -
1 stop26h 20m
Sat 23/122:30 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 20/8£700
Wed 4/1110:30 -
1 stop40h 35m
Sat 21/1122:30 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 18/8£701
Sun 13/917:55 -
1 stop33h 45m
Thu 1/1021:30 -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 17/8£702
Mon 7/922:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Mon 14/912:00 -
2 stops60h 00m
Deal found 19/8£703
Mon 7/922:00 -
3 stops51h 00m
Sun 13/911:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Deal found 19/8£704
Sat 19/922:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Thu 19/1122:30 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 18/8£705
Tue 15/922:00 -
1 stop29h 40m
Tue 13/1012:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Deal found 20/8£707
Tue 3/1120:20 -
2 stops38h 10m
Tue 24/1111:25 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 17/8£707

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne

Round-trip from

£697

One-way from

£394

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,100
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 6/11-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 77h 35m total
  • London to Melbourne
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 17/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 17/2

17:25-20:40

2 stops40h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 22/3

22:35-22:35

2 stops35h 00m

£909

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 9/11

17:25-20:40

2 stops40h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 23/11

22:35-16:30

2 stops28h 55m

£909

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 27/10

06:30-20:40

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

22:35-16:30

2 stops28h 55m

£994

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 15/9

07:25-19:40

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

14:25-09:55

2 stops29h 30m

£1,008

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 17/2

06:30-05:40

3 stops36h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 10/3

22:35-16:30

2 stops28h 55m

£1,012

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 12/9

17:40-19:40

2 stops41h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

14:25-09:55

2 stops29h 30m

£1,022

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 29/12

06:30-20:40

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 19/1

15:10-09:10

2 stops29h 00m

£1,093

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

06:30-05:40

3 stops36h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 15/1

12:05-09:10

2 stops32h 05m

£1,116
Fastest return journey

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 13/9

14:35-21:50

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

06:15-19:45

1 stop23h 30m

£1,163

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

08:40-00:30

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 15/1

17:10-05:55

1 stop23h 45m

£1,182

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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 10 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 £851). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,271). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £922 and £1,335 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £697 on China Eastern (6 Nov–14 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,737 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
China Southern
7.4
Good
174 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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 40h 15m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £909. Airlines will cover a distance of 10493 mi.

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

    Currently priced at £560, 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 £605 and £703, respectively. China Eastern is 45% 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 £329. Users have also found prices from £558 and £651 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

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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 £851). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,271). 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 6 airlines flying from Gatwick to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£560Average£811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£605Average£803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£703Average£1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£789Average£1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£865Average£1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£979Average£1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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