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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport from £392

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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MEL
22 May — 29 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 April 2026.

Fri 6/1117:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 14/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/4£764
Wed 25/1117:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/101:00
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£764
Tue 20/1011:35
LGW
-
MEL
3 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1106:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£766
Fri 16/1010:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/1122:05
MEL
-
LGW
3 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£773
Tue 13/1011:35
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 4/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/4£773
Mon 8/613:30
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/706:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£778
Mon 26/1009:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/1113:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£780
Mon 19/1010:25
LGW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1113:10
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4£781
Mon 19/1018:00
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 9/1112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/4£784
Sun 1/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/1106:15
MEL
-
LGW
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£787
Thu 5/1110:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
China Eastern
Thu 12/1112:00
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/4£788
Thu 29/1010:30
LGW
-
MEL
1 stop40h 35m
China Eastern
Thu 19/1122:30
MEL
-
LGW
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/4£789

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) 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 22 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£773

One-way from

£392

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£925
16/10-6/11
  • 16/10-6/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 75h 55m total
  • London to Melbourne
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 14/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 35m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 22 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 4/8

10:25-23:15

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

01:30-07:30

1 stop40h 00m

£923

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 25/9

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

06:15-07:25

1 stop35h 10m

£937

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 3/7

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

06:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

£989

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 19/5

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

16:45-15:00

2 stops55h 15m

£1,106
Fastest return journey

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 22/5

21:45-05:30

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

22:55-12:35

1 stop22h 40m

£1,144

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

£1,149

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 23/5

10:05-21:50

1 stop26h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

21:15-12:35

1 stop24h 20m

£1,166

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 5/6

11:35-16:50

2 stops44h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

£1,185

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

£1,185

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 20/5

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

12:30-15:00

2 stops35h 30m

£1,194

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £739). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,645). 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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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 22 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,502 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
3,730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
208 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,905 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

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

    A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport can take about 22h 45m. AirAsia X provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,144. Airlines will cover a distance of 10493 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at £546, China Eastern will fly you from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £611 and £686, respectively. China Eastern is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £342. Users have also found prices from £371 and £519 on China Southern and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £739). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,645). 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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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick 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 22 April 2026.
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China EasternCheapest£546Average£769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£611Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£686Average£959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£808Average£1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£808Average£1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapest£850Average£1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£985Average£1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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