Cheap flights from London to Melbourne

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Flight information for London to Melbourne to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$1,041
China Southern 1 stop 26 hr Sep 12 — Sep 25
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Melbourne is currently $1,041
Cheapest one-way flight
$638
China Southern 1 stop 23 hr Sep 5
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Melbourne is currently $638
Fastest flight
21 hr 25 min
The fastest flight with stops from London to Melbourne takes 21 hr 25 min
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 one is typically July.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $800–1,200
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,300–1,800

Popular airports near London

  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London 1 hr 12 min 30 mi
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London 45 min 14 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London 1 hr 25 min 25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne 26 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne 49 min 31 mi
  • Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)
    Melbourne 26 min 6 mi
  • Bendigo Airport (BXG)
    Bendigo 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Melbourne

How long does it take to fly from London to Melbourne?
21 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from London to Melbourne.
When are the cheapest days to fly from London to Melbourne?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in May. Typical prices range from $800 to $1,200.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Melbourne?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from London to Melbourne was with China Southern from $1,041. The best one-way deal was with China Southern from $638.
When are direct flights from London to Melbourne available?
There are no direct flights from London to Melbourne.
Which airlines have direct flights from London to Melbourne?
No airline flies direct from London to Melbourne.
What are the cheapest flights from London to Melbourne?
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Melbourne starts at $1,041 from Thu, Sep 12 to Wed, Sep 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $638 and departs on Thu, Sep 5.
When should you visit 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).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from London to Melbourne
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.

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