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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport from £396

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MEL
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Tue 22/921:45
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop35h 10m
Air India
Mon 28/919:35
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop33h 25m
Air India
Deal found 13/4£756
Sat 31/1021:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Fri 13/1122:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/4£759
Mon 1/622:40
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/712:00
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£764
Wed 3/620:25
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/614:35
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£768
Tue 27/1021:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1114:55
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£769
Wed 14/1006:30
LHR
-
MEL
2 stops24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/1118:20
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4£770
Wed 21/1021:20
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 8/1122:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/4£771
Wed 14/1017:15
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop27h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat 31/1013:30
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop28h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 14/4£772
Wed 13/522:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 24/519:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/4£773
Wed 22/422:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 10/519:45
MEL
-
LHR
2 stops32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 17/4£774
Wed 22/422:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 12/519:45
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/4£775
Wed 29/422:00
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 12/519:45
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop32h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 15/4£776

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£756

One-way from

£396

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£991

Good round-trip deal

£1,303 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 22/9-28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 35m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 05m total
  • London to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 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 Heathrow 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 17 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

20:45-15:50

1 stop34h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

17:20-12:45

1 stop28h 25m

£1,040

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 23/5

20:45-15:50

1 stop34h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

17:20-15:05

1 stop30h 45m

£1,048

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 24/5

08:25-11:15

2 stops41h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

07:45-06:30

2 stops31h 45m

£1,078

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

20:50-08:20

2 stops26h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 23/7

13:25-19:10

2 stops38h 45m

£1,120

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

20:50-08:20

2 stops26h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

13:25-19:10

2 stops38h 45m

£1,149

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 14/5

22:40-19:40

2 stops36h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

21:35-15:10

2 stops26h 35m

£1,192

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 27/5

06:30-10:40

2 stops43h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

21:50-16:30

1 stop27h 40m

£1,219
Fastest return journey

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 4/8

09:00-22:05

1 stop28h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

15:10-06:30

1 stop24h 20m

£1,225

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

16:15-08:15

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

09:30-08:20

2 stops31h 50m

£1,343

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 16/6

21:20-09:00

2 stops50h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 11/7

12:00-18:40

3 stops63h 40m

£1,359

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £818). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,277). 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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
1,497 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,276 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,969 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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

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

    Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport will take you 34h 05m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Melbourne Airport is about 10499 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Air China, at £380, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £337. However, be on the lookout for offers from Beijing Capital Airlines and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

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

    The cheapest flight price from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport is £1,278. On average you can expect to pay £1,326. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Melbourne), can usually be booked for £816.

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

    Most of the time, London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore. London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights stop in Doha the next most. New Delhi follows Doha in terms of the most frequent stopover location on London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights.

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

    If you're on a stopover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Masjid Sultan. Sentosa, Merlion, and Masjid Sultan can be accessed by travelling approximately 13.4 mi, 10.5 mi, and 9.8 mi, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of £80 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in New Delhi?

    If you're on a stopover in New Delhi and looking for things to do, consider visiting Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, or Hauz Khas Market. Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Hauz Khas Market are located about 8.7 mi, 8.7 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Those landing in New Delhi looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £33 per day.

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

    London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Bangkok. Beijing sees the next fewest stopovers on London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights. Guangzhou follows Beijing in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport flights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £818). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,277). 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 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£380Average£1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£408Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£465Average£920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest£559Average£762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£576Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air IndiaCheapest£627Average£915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£647Average£811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£699Average£990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest£719Average£1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£741Average£1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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