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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne Airport from £390

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 February 2026.

Thu 12/308:45
LHR
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MEL
1 stop23h 15m
Air India
Tue 24/320:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop35h 00m
Air India
Deal found 21/2£700
Tue 3/322:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Southern
Tue 17/311:25
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops37h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 20/2£700
Fri 6/321:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/313:10
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£701
Wed 8/411:35
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops61h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 29/411:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/2£701
Mon 4/511:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 30/621:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/2£702
Wed 11/317:40
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/317:25
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£703
Mon 9/313:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop43h 00m
Air India
Mon 16/320:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop35h 00m
Air India
Deal found 20/2£703
Mon 26/1009:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/1112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2£704
Sat 27/620:45
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 10m
Air India
Sun 12/719:35
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop24h 55m
Air India
Deal found 23/2£705
Wed 22/422:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 10m
China Southern
Wed 29/421:00
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops30h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 20/2£705
Mon 25/518:05
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Mon 15/611:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/2£705
Tue 7/422:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 10m
China Southern
Mon 20/407:40
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop44h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 22/2£706

Find flight deals from London to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£700

One-way from

£390

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£881
Air India
  • Air India
  • 12/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • London to Melbourne
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10/4
  • 10/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 24 February 2026.
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LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 8/4

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

£720

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Wed 22/4

06:55-06:15

2 stops38h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

17:20-16:40

2 stops32h 20m

£720

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Fri 24/4

10:50-06:15

2 stops34h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

12:00-16:40

2 stops37h 40m

£724

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

17:05-07:25

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

18:20-09:25

2 stops26h 05m

£730

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

11:35-10:00

2 stops61h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

£784

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 9/4

21:20-12:40

1 stop30h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

£805

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Tue 21/4

06:55-06:15

2 stops38h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

07:00-16:40

3 stops42h 40m

£816

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 13/6

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£824

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Tue 14/4

06:15-19:40

2 stops28h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

17:20-16:40

2 stops32h 20m

£865

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

14:05-06:15

2 stops31h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

07:00-09:55

3 stops35h 55m

£865

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Best time to book a flight from London to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from London to Melbourne Airport is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of £500). Flying from London to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £774). 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 to Melbourne Airport?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London 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 18% of one-stop itineraries from London to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

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

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

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £479.

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

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

Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 35m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London 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 24 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from London to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
1,463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
3,742 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,415 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
7.2
Good
197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,968 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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 to Melbourne Airport?

    Departing from London to Melbourne Airport will take you 26h 40m. The distance between London and Melbourne Airport is about 10499 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Melbourne Airport is Hainan Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £459 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air China and China Eastern, starting at £506 and £508 round-trip. Hainan Airlines is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £282 on Beijing Capital Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from £338 and China Eastern from £342 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Melbourne Airport?

    The most popular route from London to Melbourne Airport is London Heathrow - Melbourne. You may also consider London Gatwick - Melbourne or London Stansted - Melbourne.

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

    London to Melbourne Airport flights have a stopover in Singapore most of the time. London to Melbourne Airport flights stop in Shanghai the next most. Shanghai is followed by Doha in terms of the most popular stopover location for London to Melbourne Airport flights.

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

    Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, or Merlion can do so by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 10.5 mi, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about £59 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Shanghai?

    People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Shanghai Dianchun Hall are the most popular attractions in Shanghai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Travellers on a stopover in Shanghai can visit People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Shanghai Dianchun Hall, by travelling 20.3 mi, 8.7 mi, and 19.4 mi, respectively after landing at Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

    Flights departing from London and landing in Melbourne Airport stopover in Bandar Seri Begawan least frequently. Beijing is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from London to Melbourne Airport. Guangzhou sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the London to Melbourne Airport route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of £500). Flying from London to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £774). 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 London to Melbourne on these airlines

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Melbourne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London 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 24 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£459Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest£506Average£1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£508Average£758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£575Average£729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air IndiaCheapest£617Average£873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£655Average£794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£686Average£976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest£721Average£1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China AirlinesCheapest£736Average£859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£743Average£1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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