When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?

Melbourne is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne. One-way flights to Melbourne typically cost £42, while return flights cost around £52.

How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £140, however they can be found for as little as £52.

Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, London offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 20 minutes).

Does Melbourne have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0.0 mi away from Melbourne).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Melbourne are Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from London to Melbourne takes 22 hours 41 minutes. Flights to Melbourne from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Melbourne are Air China, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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Flights to Melbourne in 2026

Return from	£785
One-way from	£409
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£802
Good round-trip deal	£1,399 or less

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65h 05m total
London to Melbourne

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Mon 26/1022:00

LHR

MEL

1 stop36h 30m

China Southern

Tue 10/1123:30

MEL

LHR

2 stops30h 05m

China Southern

Deal found 17/5£781

Sun 6/920:35

LHR

MEL

1 stop36h 20m

Air India

Sun 27/919:35

MEL

LHR

1 stop32h 25m

Air India

Deal found 19/5£785

Thu 18/611:35

LGW

MEL

1 stop36h 25m

China Eastern

Mon 22/611:00

MEL

LGW

1 stop28h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 17/5£785

Thu 18/611:35

LGW

MEL

1 stop40h 05m

China Eastern

Sun 21/621:30

MEL

LGW

1 stop42h 10m

China Eastern

Deal found 19/5£787

Wed 25/1117:15

LHR

MEL

2 stops29h 30m

China Southern

Thu 25/223:30

MEL

LHR

2 stops29h 25m

China Southern

Deal found 18/5£788

Wed 25/1117:00

LGW

MEL

1 stop30h 00m

China Eastern

Thu 25/222:30

MEL

LGW

1 stop26h 30m

China Eastern

Deal found 18/5£788

Thu 11/621:20

LHR

MEL

1 stop30h 20m

China Eastern

Mon 22/611:00

MEL

LHR

1 stop40h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 18/5£789

Sat 31/1017:00

LGW

MEL

1 stop34h 05m

China Eastern

Fri 13/1122:30

MEL

LGW

1 stop26h 30m

China Eastern

Deal found 18/5£790

Sat 5/921:20

LHR

MEL

1 stop26h 40m

China Eastern

Sat 3/1011:00

MEL

LHR

1 stop40h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 18/5£790

Mon 7/921:00

LHR

MEL

2 stops26h 40m

China Southern

Sat 31/1011:25

MEL

LHR

2 stops37h 35m

China Southern

Deal found 21/5£791

Sat 5/921:20

LHR

MEL

1 stop26h 40m

China Eastern

Sat 3/1012:00

MEL

LHR

2 stops39h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 18/5£792

Fri 29/522:00

LHR

MEL

2 stops31h 05m

Hainan Airlines

Sun 28/619:45

MEL

LHR

2 stops32h 45m

Hainan Airlines

Deal found 18/5£793

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Wed 4/1121:00

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China Eastern

Sun 8/1112:00

MEL

LHR

1 stop40h 30m

China Eastern

Deal found 20/5£854

Fri 13/1110:05

LGW

MEL

2 stops38h 10m

Turkish Airlines

Thu 19/1115:30

MEL

LGW

2 stops28h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 17/5£1,045

Sat 7/1114:05

STN

MEL

2 stops30h 45m

Emirates

Wed 11/1122:30

MEL

STN

1 stop24h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 20/5£1,112

Sun 13/917:35

STN

MEL

2 stops27h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 30/921:35

MEL

STN

2 stops28h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/5£1,133

Sat 31/1011:00

LHR

MEL

1 stop35h 25m

Vietnam Airlines

Mon 9/1111:25

MEL

LHR

1 stop30h 50m

Vietnam Airlines

Deal found 19/5£1,147

Sun 15/1120:10

LHR

MEL

2 stops27h 10m

Qantas Airways

Wed 18/1116:55

MEL

LHR

1 stop24h 20m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 17/5£1,159

Fri 10/722:05

LHR

MEL

1 stop28h 55m

Shenzhen Airlines

Tue 14/721:20

MEL

LHR

1 stop31h 40m

Shenzhen Airlines

Deal found 18/5£1,175

Mon 16/1110:30

LGW

MEL

1 stop40h 35m

China Eastern

Sun 22/1112:00

MEL

LGW

1 stop29h 30m

China Eastern

Deal found 17/5£860

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LCY

MEL

3 stops26h 45m

KLM

Mon 22/615:55

MEL

LCY

2 stops26h 35m

KLM

Deal found 16/5£2,052

Wed 11/1110:05

LGW

MEL

2 stops38h 10m

Turkish Airlines

Sun 15/1115:30

MEL

LGW

2 stops28h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 18/5£1,103

Mon 8/621:20

LHR

MEL

1 stop26h 40m

China Eastern

Sun 14/611:00

MEL

LHR

1 stop40h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 16/5£1,029

Tue 22/917:35

STN

MEL

2 stops27h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 27/912:00

MEL

STN

2 stops30h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/5£1,145

Sun 14/614:55

STN

MEL

1 stop21h 55m

Emirates

Sun 21/605:15

MEL

STN

1 stop22h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 17/5£1,147

Wed 11/1111:00

LHR

MEL

1 stop24h 50m

Vietnam Airlines

Sun 15/1111:25

MEL

LHR

2 stops30h 50m

Vietnam Airlines

Deal found 18/5£1,219

Wed 11/1110:50

STN

MEL

2 stops37h 25m

Turkish Airlines

Wed 18/1122:55

MEL

STN

2 stops28h 25m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 17/5£1,122

Wed 4/1114:05

STN

MEL

1 stop29h 20m

Emirates

Sun 8/1122:30

MEL

STN

1 stop30h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 17/5£1,147

Sun 13/917:35

STN

MEL

2 stops27h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 1/1013:25

MEL

STN

2 stops29h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/5£1,159

Sun 14/611:35

LGW

MEL

1 stop40h 05m

China Eastern

Thu 25/611:00

MEL

LGW

1 stop28h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 17/5£1,059

Tue 2/621:05

STN

MEL

2 stops26h 45m

Emirates

Tue 9/605:15

MEL

STN

1 stop22h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 17/5£1,152

Sat 10/1017:40

LGW

MEL

2 stops27h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 17/1014:25

MEL

LGW

2 stops29h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/5£1,169

Fri 19/621:20

LHR

MEL

1 stop26h 40m

China Eastern

Sun 28/621:30

MEL

LHR

1 stop30h 10m

China Eastern

Deal found 18/5£1,102

Tue 16/614:55

STN

MEL

2 stops32h 55m

Emirates

Tue 23/621:15

MEL

STN

1 stop24h 40m

Emirates

Deal found 19/5£1,156

Wed 16/906:30

LHR

MEL

3 stops37h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 23/921:35

MEL

LHR

2 stops27h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/5£1,196

Sat 24/1021:20

LHR

MEL

1 stop30h 45m

China Eastern

Thu 3/1222:30

MEL

LHR

1 stop30h 00m

China Eastern

Deal found 21/5£1,107

Wed 11/1123:55

LGW

MEL

1 stop31h 20m

Emirates

Sun 15/1116:55

MEL

LGW

2 stops29h 45m

Emirates

Deal found 18/5£1,162

Mon 8/618:00

LGW

MEL

1 stop30h 00m

China Eastern

Sun 14/610:45

MEL

LGW

2 stops37h 15m

China Eastern

Deal found 16/5£1,121

Sat 7/1114:05

STN

MEL

1 stop22h 15m

Emirates

Mon 16/1106:15

MEL

STN

1 stop22h 40m

Emirates

Deal found 19/5£1,172

Fri 3/707:25

LGW

MEL

2 stops27h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 5/707:00

MEL

LGW

3 stops35h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/5£1,299

Sat 4/721:20

LHR

MEL

1 stop30h 20m

China Eastern

Sat 11/721:30

MEL

LHR

1 stop30h 10m

China Eastern

Deal found 20/5£1,159

Thu 4/617:50

LCY

MEL

3 stops26h 40m

KLM

Wed 10/615:55

MEL

LCY

2 stops26h 35m

KLM

Deal found 20/5£2,064

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