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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$751	Hainan 2 stops 33 hr Sun, Mar 8 — Sun, Mar 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to London is currently $751
Cheapest one-way flight	$246	China Southern 1 stop 45 hr Wed, Feb 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to London is currently $246
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,014	China Southern 1 stop 43 hr Fri, Jan 30 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to London is currently $1,014
Cheapest business class flights	$3,349	Batik Air, Turkish Airlines 2 stops 38 hr Fri, Mar 27 — Sat, Apr 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to London is currently $3,349

Fastest flight	22 hr 25 min	The fastest flight with stops from Melbourne to London takes 22 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 Melbourne to London is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $810–1,100
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,300–1,850

Popular airlines from Melbourne to London

Emirates

from $1,241

Typical price: $1,350–2,550

134 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,126

Typical price: $1,350–2,500

58 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LGW, LHR Every day
Singapore Airlines

from $1,840

Typical price: $1,400–2,700

49 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LGW, LHR Every day
China Eastern

Typical price: $980–2,050

43 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LGW, LHR Every day
Qantas

from $1,281

Typical price: $1,450–2,600

40 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LHR Every day
Air India

from $1,279

Typical price: $1,450–3,150

35 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LGW, LHR Every day

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 48 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 48 min 14 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 26 min 25 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 9 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to London

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to London are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $810 to $1,100.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to London recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from $751. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $246.

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

The cheapest Emirates flight from Melbourne to London is $1,241, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to London is $1,126, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Melbourne to London is $1,840, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 7.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to London is $1,281, flying from Feb 16 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Air India flight from Melbourne to London is $1,279, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to London starts at $751 from Sun, Mar 8 to Sun, Mar 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $246 and departs on Wed, Feb 4.

22 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to London.

London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to London.
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 Melbourne to London 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 Melbourne to London.

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 134 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to London are:

Qatar Airways offers 58 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Singapore Airlines offers 49 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
China Eastern offers 43 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Qantas offers 40 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Air India offers 35 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to London recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from $751. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $246.

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

The cheapest Emirates flight from Melbourne to London is $1,241, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to London is $1,126, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Melbourne to London is $1,840, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 7.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to London is $1,281, flying from Feb 16 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Air India flight from Melbourne to London is $1,279, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to London.

There are 134 Emirates connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 58 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 China Eastern connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 Qantas connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Air India connecting flights from Melbourne to London 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 Melbourne and London at price $1,014 is offered by China Southern from Fri, Jan 30 to Sun, Feb 1.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to London.

There are 134 Emirates connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 58 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 China Eastern connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 Qantas connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Air India connecting flights from Melbourne to London 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 Melbourne to London.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to London, 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 Melbourne and London start at $3,349 from Fri, Mar 27 to Sat, Apr 11 with Batik Air, Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and London start at $751 from Sun, Mar 8 to Sun, Mar 22.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to London, 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 Melbourne and London starts at $1,014 from Fri, Jan 30 to Sun, Feb 1 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and London at price $1,014 is offered by China Southern from Fri, Jan 30 to Sun, Feb 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to London, 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.