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 £41, while return flights cost around £74.

How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around £74, however they can be found for as little as £74.

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 25 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 Etihad Airways.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from London to Melbourne takes 23 hours 3 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	£882
One-way from	£425
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£912
Good round-trip deal	£1,151 or less

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56h 35m total
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Sun 18/1017:55

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China Eastern

Sun 15/1122:30

MEL

LGW

1 stop26h 30m

China Eastern

Deal found 5/6£882

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LHR

MEL

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China Eastern

Sun 12/721:30

MEL

LHR

1 stop30h 10m

China Eastern

Deal found 7/6£883

Fri 26/611:35

LGW

MEL

1 stop40h 05m

China Eastern

Sat 4/721:30

MEL

LGW

1 stop42h 10m

China Eastern

Deal found 5/6£887

Thu 25/615:40

LGW

MEL

2 stops32h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 9/713:25

MEL

LGW

2 stops34h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/6£888

Sun 21/621:20

LHR

MEL

1 stop30h 20m

China Eastern

Mon 13/711:00

MEL

LHR

1 stop40h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 5/6£889

Tue 23/611:35

LGW

MEL

1 stop40h 05m

China Eastern

Fri 5/312:00

MEL

LGW

1 stop29h 30m

China Eastern

Deal found 6/6£889

Thu 25/621:20

LHR

MEL

1 stop30h 20m

China Eastern

Thu 2/712:00

MEL

LHR

3 stops63h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 5/6£890

Tue 29/1221:00

LHR

MEL

1 stop30h 05m

China Eastern

Wed 20/122:30

MEL

LHR

1 stop30h 00m

China Eastern

Deal found 7/6£891

Thu 29/1022:00

LHR

MEL

1 stop36h 30m

China Southern

Mon 9/1123:30

MEL

LHR

1 stop30h 05m

China Southern

Deal found 7/6£892

Thu 3/921:20

LHR

MEL

1 stop30h 20m

China Eastern

Sun 13/911:00

MEL

LHR

1 stop40h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 6/6£893

Thu 25/615:40

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MEL

2 stops32h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 9/713:25

MEL

LGW

2 stops34h 20m

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Deal found 7/6£893

Sun 5/719:15

LHR

MEL

2 stops28h 25m

China Southern

Sat 25/710:20

MEL

LHR

2 stops38h 55m

China Southern

Deal found 6/6£893

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Deal found 7/6£896

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STN

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Emirates

Mon 16/1106:15

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STN

1 stop22h 40m

Emirates

Deal found 8/6£1,094

Sun 13/917:35

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Wed 30/921:35

MEL

STN

2 stops28h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/6£1,129

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LGW

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Turkish Airlines

Sat 21/1100:35

MEL

LGW

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Turkish Airlines

Deal found 8/6£1,182

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1 stop26h 20m

Cathay Pacific

Wed 9/1216:30

MEL

LHR

2 stops38h 40m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 7/6£1,197

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Oman Air

Mon 17/823:30

MEL

LHR

2 stops28h 40m

Oman Air

Deal found 9/6£1,227

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2 stops39h 45m

Air China

Fri 7/821:20

MEL

LGW

2 stops30h 05m

Air China

Deal found 9/6£1,246

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LGW

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2 stops26h 20m

Qatar Airways

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MEL

LGW

1 stop24h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 7/6£1,272

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LHR

MEL

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MEL

LHR

2 stops34h 40m

Finnair

Deal found 6/6£1,281

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LHR

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2 stops41h 20m

Vietnam Airlines

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MEL

LHR

2 stops39h 30m

Vietnam Airlines

Deal found 7/6£1,303

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LHR

MEL

2 stops33h 30m

United Airlines

Thu 29/1012:00

MEL

LHR

1 stop30h 25m

United Airlines

Deal found 8/6£1,334

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LCY

MEL

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SWISS

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MEL

LCY

2 stops28h 05m

SWISS

Deal found 8/6£1,573

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LCY

MEL

3 stops27h 20m

KLM

Thu 9/715:55

MEL

LCY

2 stops26h 35m

KLM

Deal found 6/6£1,733

Sun 18/1017:55

LGW

MEL

1 stop30h 05m

China Eastern

Fri 30/1012:00

MEL

LGW

1 stop37h 00m

China Eastern

Deal found 6/6£897

Sat 14/1114:05

STN

MEL

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Emirates

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MEL

STN

1 stop24h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 9/6£1,113

Fri 18/906:45

LHR

MEL

2 stops30h 30m

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Sat 3/1007:25

MEL

LHR

1 stop31h 15m

Multiple Airlines

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LGW

MEL

2 stops41h 05m

Turkish Airlines

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MEL

LGW

2 stops35h 00m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 6/6£1,183

Thu 3/1221:00

LHR

MEL

1 stop30h 05m

China Eastern

Wed 9/1212:00

MEL

LHR

1 stop40h 30m

China Eastern

Deal found 7/6£1,096

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LGW

MEL

3 stops36h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 15/1107:45

MEL

LGW

3 stops36h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/6£1,133

Wed 11/1114:05

STN

MEL

1 stop22h 15m

Emirates

Wed 18/1123:55

MEL

STN

1 stop23h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 7/6£1,154

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LGW

MEL

2 stops27h 10m

Turkish Airlines

Sat 28/1116:30

MEL

LGW

2 stops27h 40m

Turkish Airlines

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STN

MEL

1 stop21h 55m

Emirates

Sun 13/912:05

MEL

STN

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Emirates

Deal found 9/6£1,159

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LHR

MEL

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China Eastern

Fri 18/911:00

MEL

LHR

1 stop40h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 6/6£1,257

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STN

MEL

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Emirates

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MEL

STN

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Emirates

Deal found 6/6£1,165

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LHR

MEL

2 stops26h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 14/707:00

MEL

LHR

3 stops35h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/6£1,289

Sun 29/1119:05

LCY

MEL

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SWISS

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MEL

LCY

2 stops28h 15m

SWISS

Deal found 9/6£1,629

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LGW

MEL

2 stops55h 00m

China Eastern

Fri 11/910:45

MEL

LGW

2 stops37h 15m

China Eastern

Deal found 8/6£1,262

Thu 12/1120:25

LGW

MEL

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Emirates

Sun 15/1112:05

MEL

LGW

2 stops34h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 8/6£1,166

Fri 4/906:30

LHR

MEL

2 stops28h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 22/907:00

MEL

LHR

3 stops35h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 8/6£1,313

Tue 13/1017:10

LCY

MEL

2 stops27h 25m

KLM

Fri 30/1015:10

MEL

LCY

2 stops28h 00m

KLM

Deal found 6/6£1,749

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