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	$1,191	Etihad 1 stop 36 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Thu, May 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to London is currently $1,191
Cheapest one-way flight	$441	AirAsia X 2 stops 35 hr Fri, Jul 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to London is currently $441
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,232	Qatar Airways 1 stop 24 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to London is currently $1,232
Cheapest business class flights	$5,349	Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air 2 stops 27 hr Sun, Jul 12 — Sat, Jul 25	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to London is currently $5,349

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: $830–1,150
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,350–1,900

Popular airlines from Melbourne to London

Singapore Airlines

from $2,049

Typical price: $1,500–3,250

101 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LGW, LHR Every day
Qantas

from $1,598

Typical price: $1,500–2,700

46 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LHR Every day
Emirates

from $1,405

Typical price: $1,400–2,600

45 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $2,161

Typical price: $1,400–3,200

39 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LHR Every day
China Southern

from $1,409

Typical price: $1,200–2,600

31 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LGW, LHR Every day
Air India

from $1,610

Typical price: $1,500–3,200

30 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 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

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

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 $830 to $1,150.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to London recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $1,191. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $441.

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

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Melbourne to London is $2,049, flying from May 7 to May 21.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to London is $1,598, flying from Apr 19 to May 3.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Melbourne to London is $1,405, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to London is $2,161, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Melbourne to London is $1,409, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 26.
The cheapest Air India flight from Melbourne to London is $1,610, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to London starts at $1,191 from Fri, Apr 24 to Thu, May 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $441 and departs on Fri, Jul 10.

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, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 101 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to London are:

Qantas offers 46 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Emirates offers 45 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .
Cathay Pacific offers 39 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
China Southern offers 31 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Air India offers 30 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 Etihad from $1,191. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $441.

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

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Melbourne to London is $2,049, flying from May 7 to May 21.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to London is $1,598, flying from Apr 19 to May 3.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Melbourne to London is $1,405, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to London is $2,161, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Melbourne to London is $1,409, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 26.
The cheapest Air India flight from Melbourne to London is $1,610, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to London.

There are 101 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 46 Qantas connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Emirates connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 39 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 China Southern connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 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 $1,232 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to London.

There are 101 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 46 Qantas connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Emirates connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 39 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 China Southern connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 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 $5,349 from Sun, Jul 12 to Sat, Jul 25 with Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and London start at $1,191 from Fri, Apr 24 to Thu, May 7.

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 $1,232 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and London at price $1,232 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.

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.