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Cheap flights from Melbourne to London from $706

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LON
22 Jun — 29 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to London are usually found in October or February, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to London (LON). 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 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,440

One-way from

$706

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,024
Air China
  • Air China
  • 15/7-27/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 55m total
  • Melbourne to London
14/7
  • 14/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 25m total
  • Melbourne to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($273 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to London

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 June 2025.

Tue 15/716:00MEL - LHR
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/820:25LHR - MEL
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,440
Fri 7/1111:25MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Sun 23/1122:00LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/6$1,441
Wed 23/720:00MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 35mAir China
Thu 7/820:45LGW - MEL
2 stops56h 50mAir China
Deal found 15/6$1,441
Wed 23/720:00MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 45mAir China
Wed 10/922:40LHR - MEL
1 stop30h 55mAir China
Deal found 15/6$1,443
Thu 17/721:30MEL - LGW
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 13/818:25LGW - MEL
1 stop29h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/6$1,455
Fri 18/721:30MEL - LHR
1 stop30h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 11/821:20LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/6$1,458
Thu 23/1011:20MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 50mChina Southern
Tue 4/1120:20LGW - MEL
2 stops38h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 17/6$1,460
Mon 27/1016:40MEL - LHR
2 stops28h 05mLufthansa
Tue 18/1108:45LHR - MEL
2 stops36h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 14/6$1,470
Wed 23/720:00MEL - LGW
1 stop43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/911:35LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,510
Wed 9/720:00MEL - LTN
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1211:20LTN - MEL
2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,567
Mon 20/1022:20MEL - LGW
2 stops27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 2/1105:25LGW - MEL
2 stops25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,570
Mon 28/713:00MEL - STN
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/807:30STN - MEL
3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,584

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to London 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to London that are best for you.

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Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Tue 15/7

16:00-17:45

2 stops34h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 27/8

20:25-14:35

1 stop33h 10m

$1,440

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

11:25-18:15

1 stop41h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 23/11

22:00-21:30

1 stop36h 30m

$1,441

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

20:00-06:35

1 stop43h 35m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/8

20:45-14:35

2 stops56h 50m

$1,441

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

20:00-20:30

1 stop33h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/9

20:25-14:35

1 stop33h 10m

$1,443

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 17/7

21:30-15:10

1 stop26h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 13/8

18:25-09:00

1 stop29h 35m

$1,455

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 18/7

21:30-18:40

1 stop30h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 11/8

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

$1,458

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

11:20-07:10

1 stop29h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 4/11

20:20-21:30

2 stops38h 10m

$1,460

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

16:40-09:45

2 stops28h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/11

08:45-08:15

2 stops36h 30m

$1,470

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

20:00-06:35

1 stop43h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 9/9

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

$1,510

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LTN

MELLTN

Melbourne

Wed 9/7

20:00-22:35

2 stops35h 35m

London Luton

Mon 22/12

11:20-15:45

2 stops41h 25m

$1,567

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to London. Price data was last updated on 13 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to London, you should look to book at least 43 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of $1,037). Flying from Melbourne to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to London in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to London. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to London flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 17 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to London, such as China Airlines, Emirates and Hainan Airlines. 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.

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Melbourne to London Travel Guide

London, the capital of England, is one of the most-wanted cities in the world, charming over 30 million smitten visitors each year.
When it comes to iconic images, this is a city that delivers on all fronts. Royal palaces, Thames river boats, Harrods, Shakespeare plays, red London buses – you can see them all.
There’s also life beyond the postcards, including off-piste neighbourhoods that range from legendary rockstar haunts (we’re looking at you, Camden) to hipster hangouts (see: Shoreditch and Dalston).

Booking a flight from Melbourne to London, England is like stepping on to a movie set.

There are more palaces than you know what to do with, from the Queen’s residence, Buckingham Palace, to Henry VIII’s throne room at Hampton Court. Is art more your thing? The Tate Modern, Saatchi Gallery and National Gallery are up for grabs – and free entry is a given.
The Thames River is another must-see. The London Eye Ferris wheel, The Shard skyscraper and Shakespeare’s Globe theatre line up along the south bank. Meanwhile, the north bank dishes up Westminster and the Tower of London.

Overwhelmed by the sheer number of flights to London? Then try our search engine. It clearly sorts out the routes into the cheapest, quickest and smartest options.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to London. 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 Melbourne to London?

    Between 23 and 58 hours, depending on the length of your stopover.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Melbourne to London?

    Loads – British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines… The list goes on.

  • How frequent are flights between Melbourne and London?

    Thanks to the huge choice of carriers and routes, Melbourne to London flights take off all day every day.

  • Which airports serve Melbourne and London?

    All flights from Melbourne to London take off from Melbourne Airport, AKA Tullamarine Airport.You can take your pick of airports in London. Most flights land in Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport, but you could also travel to smaller airfields like London City Airport.

  • Which direct flight route between Melbourne and London is cheapest?

    It’s a long trip, so there aren’t any direct Melbourne to London flights at the moment. The cheapest indirect routes usually stopover in China or Dubai.

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

    According to our current data, China Southern ($1,441), Air China ($1,441), and China Eastern ($1,455) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to London. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to London for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $711. Air China flights start at $724 while deals on Vietnam Airlines start at $731 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to London?

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

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

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $117 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Shanghai?

    Most Shanghai visitors opt to spend their time at People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Shanghai WIld Animal Park. Those on a layover in Shanghai interested in visiting People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, or Shanghai WIld Animal Park can do so by travelling 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 12.7 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, or Burj Khalifa. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa, by traveling 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can hire a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of $51 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to London 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 Melbourne to London?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to London (average of $1,037). Flying from Melbourne to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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 Melbourne to London

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to London. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,132Average$1,639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,138Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,241Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,297Average$1,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,327Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,389Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,401Average$1,999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,446Average$1,695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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