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	$857	China Southern 1 stop 23 hr Mon, May 25 — Tue, Jun 9	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Melbourne is currently $857
Cheapest one-way flight	$492	China Southern 2 stops 37 hr Sat, May 23	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Melbourne is currently $492
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,306	Emirates 1 stop 56 hr Fri, Mar 13 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Melbourne is currently $1,306
Cheapest business class flights	$4,315	China Southern 2 stops 37 hr Sat, May 30 — Fri, Jun 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Melbourne is currently $4,315

Fastest flight	21 hr 10 min	The fastest flight with stops from London to Melbourne takes 21 hr 10 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 month to fly is typically July.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $730–1,050
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,150–2,050

Popular airlines from London to Melbourne

Singapore Airlines

from $1,221

Typical price: $1,400–2,550

74 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MEL Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,358

Typical price: $1,400–2,750

69 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MEL Every day
Qantas

from $1,427

Typical price: $1,600–3,000

49 weekly connecting flights

LHR - MEL Every day
China Eastern

Typical price: $940–2,050

40 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MEL Every day
Air India

from $1,002

Typical price: $1,250–2,450

39 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MEL Every day
Emirates

from $1,479

Typical price: $1,450–3,000

35 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MEL Every day

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 48 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 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

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 $730 to $1,050.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $857. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $492.

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

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from London to Melbourne is $1,221, flying from May 7 to May 21.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Melbourne is $1,358, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.
The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Melbourne is $1,427, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Air India flight from London to Melbourne is $1,002, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Melbourne is $1,479, flying from Mar 15 to Mar 29.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Melbourne starts at $857 from Mon, May 25 to Tue, Jun 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $492 and departs on Sat, May 23.

21 hr 10 min 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 74 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:

Qatar Airways offers 69 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Qantas offers 49 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
China Eastern offers 40 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Air India offers 39 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Emirates offers 35 connecting flights per week. Emirates 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 China Southern from $857. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $492.

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

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from London to Melbourne is $1,221, flying from May 7 to May 21.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Melbourne is $1,358, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.
The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Melbourne is $1,427, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Air India flight from London to Melbourne is $1,002, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Melbourne is $1,479, flying from Mar 15 to Mar 29.

No airline flies direct from London to Melbourne.

There are 74 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 69 Qatar Airways connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 Qantas connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 China Eastern connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 39 Air India connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Emirates 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 $1,306 is offered by Emirates from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16.

No airline flies direct from London to Melbourne.

There are 74 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 69 Qatar Airways connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 Qantas connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 China Eastern connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 39 Air India connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Emirates 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 $4,315 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 12 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Melbourne start at $857 from Mon, May 25 to Tue, Jun 9.

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 $1,306 from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16 with Emirates.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Melbourne at price $1,306 is offered by Emirates from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16.

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.