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Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from $870

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MEL
22 Jun — 29 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Melbourne are usually found in May or March, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from London to Melbourne

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

$1,351

One-way from

$870

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,717
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/11-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 05m total
  • London to Melbourne
15/9
  • 15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • London to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($290 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from London to Melbourne

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

Fri 21/1110:30LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
Tue 10/312:00MEL - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/6$1,351
Wed 19/1121:00LHR - MEL
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 10/212:00MEL - LHR
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/6$1,352
Mon 3/1121:30LHR - MEL
2 stops61h 00mChina Southern
Mon 17/1111:25MEL - LHR
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 15/6$1,360
Fri 5/922:00LHR - MEL
2 stops31h 05mHainan Airlines
Sun 14/919:45MEL - LHR
2 stops32h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,391
Wed 10/920:35LHR - MEL
1 stop36h 20mAir India
Wed 8/1020:35MEL - LHR
1 stop25h 30mAir India
Deal found 16/6$1,409
Sun 30/1110:30LGW - MEL
1 stop40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/106:00MEL - LGW
2 stops59h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,426
Wed 24/917:15LHR - MEL
2 stops27h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 11/1013:30MEL - LHR
2 stops26h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,496
Mon 30/612:35LGW - MEL
1 stop41h 00mAir China
Fri 25/720:00MEL - LGW
2 stops43h 55mAir China
Deal found 15/6$1,527
Tue 21/1021:30LGW - MEL
2 stops50h 10mChina Southern
Fri 7/1123:30MEL - LGW
2 stops28h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 15/6$1,538
Mon 3/1120:25LHR - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1113:35MEL - LHR
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,553
Tue 9/910:45STN - MEL
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/913:30MEL - STN
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,569
Tue 16/911:00LHR - MEL
1 stop23h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 21/1000:30MEL - LHR
1 stop26h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,579

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Price

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Fri 21/11

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

$1,351

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

12:00-17:30

1 stop40h 30m

$1,352

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

21:30-21:30

2 stops61h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

11:25-18:15

1 stop41h 50m

$1,360

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 5/9

22:00-14:05

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 14/9

19:45-19:30

2 stops32h 45m

$1,391

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 10/9

20:35-17:55

1 stop36h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

20:35-12:05

1 stop25h 30m

$1,409

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 30/11

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

06:00-06:30

2 stops59h 30m

$1,426

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 24/9

17:15-05:30

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

13:30-06:25

2 stops26h 55m

$1,496

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 30/6

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 25/7

20:00-06:55

2 stops43h 55m

$1,527

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 21/10

21:30-09:40

2 stops50h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

23:30-17:20

2 stops28h 50m

$1,538

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

20:25-11:40

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

13:35-15:55

2 stops37h 20m

$1,553

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Best time to book a flight from London to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Melbourne. 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 to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from London to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 LON to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Melbourne. 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to Melbourne in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

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.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

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).

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 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Melbourne, such as Emirates, Hainan Airlines and Singapore Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Melbourne round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,351, China Eastern will fly you from London to Melbourne 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 Air India - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,360 and $1,383, respectively. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Melbourne are China Southern ($872), China Eastern ($883), and Hainan Airlines ($887).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to Melbourne?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from London to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 London to Melbourne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,062Average$2,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,198Average$1,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,242Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$1,358Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,515Average$2,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,517Average$2,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,575Average$2,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,631Average$1,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,672Average$2,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,833Average$2,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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