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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne Airport from £481

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
18 Aug — 25 Aug1
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 19 July 2026.

Tue 18/822:40
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/921:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£856
Fri 28/822:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 10m
China Southern
Mon 31/821:10
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops29h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 18/7£857
Sat 19/918:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 3/1021:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7£857
Fri 14/822:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 16/819:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 17/7£858
Fri 4/912:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 50m
Air China
Fri 11/919:40
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop31h 25m
Air China
Deal found 18/7£858
Tue 11/822:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Sun 23/810:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop42h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 16/7£858
Sun 16/811:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
China Southern
Mon 31/810:20
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 16/7£858
Wed 26/822:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 10m
China Southern
Sun 30/821:10
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop31h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 18/7£859
Sun 25/1017:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 19/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7£859
Tue 1/922:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/919:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£860
Thu 27/811:35
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops37h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 9/911:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/7£860
Mon 19/1021:20
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 19/1122:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7£861

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 19 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£856

One-way from

£481

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,286

Good round-trip deal

£1,173 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 18/8-8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 10m total
  • London to Melbourne
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 30/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 30m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 19 July 2026.
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LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 24/10

11:35-14:05

1 stop40h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£861

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

09:25-23:45

1 stop27h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 14/1

01:00-06:25

1 stop40h 25m

£864

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

11:00-19:15

1 stop41h 15m

£864

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Fri 18/9

06:55-19:40

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

21:35-09:55

2 stops45h 20m

£938

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

18:10-07:15

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

15:35-09:10

2 stops28h 35m

£959

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sat 31/10

17:20-20:40

2 stops40h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

22:35-16:20

2 stops28h 45m

£962

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 10/12

09:25-05:00

1 stop32h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 29/12

01:00-06:25

1 stop40h 25m

£979
Fastest return journey

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Thu 19/11

20:15-06:25

1 stop23h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

23:55-12:05

1 stop23h 10m

£1,020

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 10/8

22:00-10:00

2 stops51h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£1,022

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Wed 11/11

14:05-10:15

2 stops33h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

16:55-12:05

2 stops30h 10m

£1,024

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Best time to book a flight from London to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from London with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of £849). Flying from London to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,298). 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.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 14% 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 £481.

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 13m.

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

The best time to book flights from London to Melbourne Airport is 59 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.

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 19 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQatar 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
1,573 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,416 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,480 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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 27h 20m. The distance between London and Melbourne Airport is about 10493 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 Air China. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £383 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, starting at £461 and £561 round-trip. Air China is priced at 61% 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 £292 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from £340 and Air China from £343 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.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Melbourne Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay £1,173 for a flight from London to Melbourne Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £1,043 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Melbourne) is currently priced at £611.

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

    London to Melbourne Airport flights have a stopover in Shanghai most of the time. London to Melbourne Airport flights stop in Doha the next most. Doha is followed by Abu Dhabi 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 Shanghai?

    People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Shanghai Dianchun Hall are currently the most popular points of interest in Shanghai at the moment. Those on a stopover in Shanghai interested in visiting People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, or Shanghai Dianchun Hall can do so by traveling 20.3 mi, 8.7 mi, and 19.4 mi, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

    Most Abu Dhabi visitors opt to spend their time at Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental are located about 5.0 mi, 4.5 mi, and 21.1 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Abu Dhabi can hire one for about £22 per day.

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

    Flights departing from London and landing in Melbourne Airport stopover in Bangkok least frequently. Kuala Lumpur is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from London to Melbourne Airport. Bandar Seri Begawan 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of £849). Flying from London to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,298). 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 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 19 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£383Average£966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£461Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£561Average£1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest£567Average£795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£578Average£811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air IndiaCheapest£630Average£956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£672Average£890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£704Average£987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China AirlinesCheapest£777Average£867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£795Average£1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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