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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne Airport from £412

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
28 Jun — 5 Jul1
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 29 May 2026.

Mon 28/1217:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 18/122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/5£782
Sun 1/1122:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Southern
Mon 23/1123:30
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops30h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 25/5£784
Tue 1/911:35
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops37h 25m
China Eastern
Sat 31/1022:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/5£789
Tue 22/921:20
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 15/1022:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/5£791
Sat 12/918:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 10m
China Southern
Wed 14/1011:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 24/5£794
Wed 2/918:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 14/911:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/5£794
Wed 25/1117:15
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops41h 15m
China Southern
Sat 20/208:40
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops40h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 24/5£795
Fri 3/722:10
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 10m
China Southern
Sun 19/710:20
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop42h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 27/5£795
Wed 18/1117:00
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat 28/1113:30
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops28h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 25/5£796
Tue 1/911:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 15/921:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/5£796
Mon 2/1122:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop24h 45m
China Southern
Mon 16/1123:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 25/5£797
Mon 28/1217:00
LGW
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MEL
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 25/112:00
MEL
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LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/5£797

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 29 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£784

One-way from

£412

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£813
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/11-23/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

18:00-12:40

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

£796

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 31/10

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

£825

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

21:00-14:05

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

£855

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 26/6

22:15-06:15

2 stops47h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

21:20-19:50

1 stop31h 30m

£893

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 26/6

17:40-16:50

2 stops38h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£906

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

£925

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

21:30-06:40

1 stop42h 10m

£956

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 26/6

09:30-15:50

1 stop21h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

17:20-15:05

1 stop30h 45m

£1,025

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

22:30-15:00

1 stop26h 30m

£1,072

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

17:50-12:05

2 stops55h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

23:20-16:55

1 stop28h 35m

£1,093

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Best time to book a flight from London to Melbourne

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of £780). Flying from London to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,250). 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 16% 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 £483.

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 29 May 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
1,525 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,525 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,525 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,525 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,445 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,525 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
218 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,525 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,961 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,525 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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 21h 55m. The distance between London and Melbourne Airport is about 10462 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 £384 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, starting at £463 and £470 round-trip. Air China is priced at 60% 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 £341 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from £344 and China Airlines from £344 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 Shanghai most of the time. London to Melbourne Airport flights stop in Singapore the next most. Singapore 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 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 some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Masjid Sultan are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Travellers on a stopover in Singapore can visit Sentosa, Merlion, and Masjid Sultan, by travelling 13.4 mi, 10.5 mi, and 9.8 mi, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about £52 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • 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. Bandar Seri Begawan is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from London to Melbourne Airport. Beijing 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of £780). Flying from London to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,250). 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 29 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£384Average£1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£463Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£470Average£900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest£550Average£782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£579Average£810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£656Average£855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£690Average£983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest£726Average£1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£751Average£1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China AirlinesCheapest£800Average£893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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