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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport from £429

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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MEL
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 18 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£746

One-way from

£429

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,106
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 45m total
  • London to Melbourne
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£69 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£19 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 Heathrow to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 August 2025.

Tue 23/921:00LHR - MEL
2 stops26h 40mChina Southern
Sat 4/1010:20MEL - LHR
2 stops38h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 16/8£749
Fri 12/922:10LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1021:00MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8£749
Sun 2/1121:10LHR - MEL
2 stops55h 35mAir China
Sun 16/1120:15MEL - LHR
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Deal found 17/8£750
Wed 1/1022:00LHR - MEL
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1018:10MEL - LHR
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£751
Thu 30/1022:00LHR - MEL
1 stop24h 45mChina Southern
Tue 25/1111:25MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 16/8£752
Wed 17/922:40LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1018:10MEL - LHR
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£752
Mon 15/922:30LHR - MEL
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/307:00MEL - LHR
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8£753
Sat 8/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Thu 13/1111:25MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 17/8£754
Wed 1/1022:00LHR - MEL
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1021:00MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£755
Sun 21/922:10LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 10mChina Southern
Sat 4/1010:20MEL - LHR
2 stops38h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 16/8£756
Fri 19/922:10LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 10mChina Southern
Mon 6/1011:20MEL - LHR
2 stops40h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 18/8£757
Thu 30/1022:00LHR - MEL
1 stop24h 45mChina Southern
Thu 13/1123:30MEL - LHR
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 16/8£757

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 18 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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LHR - MEL

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London Heathrow

Tue 11/11

22:05-12:30

1 stop27h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

£840

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

11:00-23:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

00:45-20:10

1 stop30h 25m

£840

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

11:00-23:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

£841

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

20:15-07:10

1 stop23h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

£841

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 29/10

11:00-23:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

15:35-05:30

1 stop24h 55m

£841

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

11:00-23:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

£841

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 30/10

11:00-23:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

£841

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 5/11

20:15-07:10

1 stop23h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

15:35-05:30

1 stop24h 55m

£841

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 6/11

11:00-23:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

15:35-05:30

1 stop24h 55m

£841

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 8/11

11:00-23:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

15:35-05:30

1 stop24h 55m

£841

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from London Heathrow 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 LHR to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 18 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 8 June 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow 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 19% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

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

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

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £902.

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

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

Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 45m.

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

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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 52m.

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 18 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andEtihad Airways from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,347 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,347 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,347 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
969 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,347 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,347 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
274 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,347 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,347 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport will take you 27h 25m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Melbourne Airport is about 10499 mi.

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

    Beijing Capital Airlines, at £357, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Hainan Airlines and Air China. Beijing Capital Airlines is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Most of the time, London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore. London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights stop in Doha the next most. Dubai follows Doha in terms of the most frequent stopover location on London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    If you're on a stopover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Universal Studios Singapore. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore can be accessed by travelling approximately 13.4 mi, 10.5 mi, and 13.4 mi, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of £54 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, or Dubai Mall. Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall are located about 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £20 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights?

    London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Beijing. Beijing sees the next fewest stopovers on London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights. Bangkok follows Beijing in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from London Heathrow 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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Fly from Heathrow to Melbourne on these airlines

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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Melbourne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow 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 18 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£357Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£478Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest£526Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest£590Average£758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£638Average£760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£639Average£892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China AirlinesCheapest£738Average£837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest£770Average£1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air FranceCheapest£795Average£949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£866Average£1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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