Find Cheap Flights from London to Melbourne (LON - MEL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from London to Melbourne and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$974	AirAsia X 2 stops 34 hr Sat, Jun 27 — Fri, Jul 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Melbourne is currently $974
Cheapest one-way flight	$542	AirAsia X 2 stops 28 hr Sat, Jun 27	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Melbourne is currently $542
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,289	Etihad 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Melbourne is currently $1,289
Cheapest business class flights	$4,802	Hainan 2 stops 32 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Melbourne is currently $4,802

Fastest flight	21 hr	The fastest flight with stops from London to Melbourne takes 21 hr
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Melbourne is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $810–1,200
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,150–2,050

Popular airlines from London to Melbourne

Singapore Airlines

from $2,242

Typical price: $1,400–2,500

93 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MEL Every day
Qantas

from $1,531

Typical price: $1,600–3,000

59 weekly connecting flights

LHR - MEL Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,856

Typical price: $1,450–3,350

50 weekly connecting flights

LHR - MEL Every day
Emirates

from $1,425

Typical price: $1,500–2,950

49 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - MEL Every day
China Eastern

Typical price: $950–2,000

41 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MEL Every day
Air India

from $1,056

Typical price: $1,300–2,700

33 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MEL Every day

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 25 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 8 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from London to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $810 to $1,200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia X from $974. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $542.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from London to Melbourne is $2,242, flying from May 2 to May 17.
The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Melbourne is $1,531, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 9.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from London to Melbourne is $1,856, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Melbourne is $1,425, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest Air India flight from London to Melbourne is $1,056, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Melbourne starts at $974 from Sat, Jun 27 to Fri, Jul 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $542 and departs on Sat, Jun 27.

21 hr is the shortest flight time from London to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to Melbourne.

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 93 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Melbourne are:

Qantas offers 59 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Cathay Pacific offers 50 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Emirates offers 49 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
China Eastern offers 41 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Air India offers 33 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and Melbourne.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia X from $974. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $542.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from London to Melbourne is $2,242, flying from May 2 to May 17.
The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Melbourne is $1,531, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 9.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from London to Melbourne is $1,856, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Melbourne is $1,425, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest Air India flight from London to Melbourne is $1,056, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 15.

No airline flies direct from London to Melbourne.

There are 93 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 Qantas connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 50 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 Emirates connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 China Eastern connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Air India connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Melbourne at price $1,289 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

No airline flies direct from London to Melbourne.

There are 93 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 Qantas connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 50 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 Emirates connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 China Eastern connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Air India connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from London to Melbourne.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Melbourne start at $4,802 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jul 12 with Hainan.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Melbourne start at $974 from Sat, Jun 27 to Fri, Jul 10.

To book business class trips from London to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Melbourne starts at $1,289 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Etihad.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Melbourne at price $1,289 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from London to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.