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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne Airport from £401

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
5 May — 12 May1
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 5 April 2026.

Mon 13/421:10
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop33h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/517:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop22h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4£754
Mon 18/522:40
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/512:00
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4£758
Mon 2/1117:40
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop35h 00m
Air China
Fri 13/1120:15
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop32h 35m
Air China
Deal found 4/4£759
Wed 10/622:40
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 15m
Air China
Wed 1/719:40
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop33h 45m
Air China
Deal found 3/4£759
Sun 27/1210:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/101:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4£759
Fri 15/521:45
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 28/517:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop28h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4£760
Sat 2/521:45
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/517:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop28h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4£761
Tue 9/620:50
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop34h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 30/617:20
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop28h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4£764
Thu 22/1011:35
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1101:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£764
Tue 20/1011:35
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1101:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£765
Mon 26/1021:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 9/1122:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3£765
Mon 2/1110:50
STN
-
MEL
2 stops43h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/1118:20
MEL
-
STN
2 stops38h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3£766

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 5 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£754

One-way from

£401

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£968
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 50m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 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. 3% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 5 April 2026.
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LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 3/5

17:55-12:40

1 stop33h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

£898

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

£953

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

18:00-12:40

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£953

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 6/6

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 4/7

12:00-06:40

3 stops51h 40m

£953

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 14/6

17:55-12:40

1 stop33h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 28/8

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£1,018

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 2/5

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

12:00-18:40

3 stops63h 40m

£1,043

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Sun 13/9

06:55-19:40

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

21:35-22:10

2 stops33h 35m

£1,052

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 18/5

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

£1,073

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Fri 18/9

06:55-19:40

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

£1,074

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 2/5

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

12:00-06:40

3 stops51h 40m

£1,084

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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 3 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from London to Melbourne Airport is 75 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 £510). Flying from London to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £808). 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 17% 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 £490.

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 5 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, 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
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,488 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,242 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,429 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
2,966 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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 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 £394 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, starting at £442 and £477 round-trip. Air China is priced at 58% 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 £346 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Beijing Capital Airlines from £349 and China Eastern from £350 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 £84 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (average of £510). Flying from London to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £808). 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 5 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£394Average£1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£442Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£477Average£943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest£551Average£782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£590Average£748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air IndiaCheapest£630Average£900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£676Average£824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£701Average£998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest£737Average£1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£762Average£1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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