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	$835	Hainan 2 stops 32 hr Fri, Nov 14 — Fri, Nov 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Melbourne is currently $835
Cheapest one-way flight	$507	Hainan 2 stops 32 hr Fri, Nov 28	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Melbourne is currently $507
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,582	Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways 2 stops 35 hr Thu, Oct 16 — Sun, Oct 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Melbourne is currently $1,582
Cheapest business class flights	$4,233	China Southern 2 stops 39 hr Sat, Nov 22 — Sat, Dec 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Melbourne is currently $4,233

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 January.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $730–1,050
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,250–1,500

Popular airlines from London to Melbourne

Emirates

from $1,463

Typical price: $1,450–3,050

125 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - MEL Every day
Singapore Airlines

from $1,541

Typical price: $2,050–4,350

77 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MEL Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,820

Typical price: $1,400–2,900

62 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MEL Every day
Qantas

from $1,487

Typical price: $1,600–3,050

50 weekly connecting flights

LHR - MEL Every day
China Eastern

from $923

Typical price: $920–2,100

33 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MEL Every day
China Southern

from $885

Typical price: $1,150–2,650

27 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MEL Every day

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 27 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

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 49 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 28 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Melbourne

When are the cheapest days to fly 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from $835. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $507.

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

The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Melbourne is $1,463, flying from Nov 9 to Nov 24.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from London to Melbourne is $1,541, flying from Nov 9 to Nov 23.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Melbourne is $1,820, flying from Oct 31 to Nov 13.
The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Melbourne is $1,487, flying from Nov 9 to Nov 23.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from London to Melbourne is $923, flying from Jan 1 to Jan 14.
The cheapest China Southern flight from London to Melbourne is $885, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 30.

What are the cheapest flights from London to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Melbourne starts at $835 from Fri, Nov 14 to Fri, Nov 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $507 and departs on Fri, Nov 28.

How long does it take to fly from London to Melbourne?

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

When should you fly to Melbourne, Australia?

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.

What is the best airline to fly from London to Melbourne?

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, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 125 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Melbourne are:

Singapore Airlines offers 77 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Qatar Airways offers 62 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Qantas offers 50 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
China Eastern offers 33 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
China Southern offers 27 connecting flights per week. China Southern 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from $835. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $507.

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

The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Melbourne is $1,463, flying from Nov 9 to Nov 24.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from London to Melbourne is $1,541, flying from Nov 9 to Nov 23.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Melbourne is $1,820, flying from Oct 31 to Nov 13.
The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Melbourne is $1,487, flying from Nov 9 to Nov 23.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from London to Melbourne is $923, flying from Jan 1 to Jan 14.
The cheapest China Southern flight from London to Melbourne is $885, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 30.

Which airlines have direct flights from London to Melbourne?

No airline flies direct from London to Melbourne.

There are 125 Emirates connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 77 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 62 Qatar Airways connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 50 Qantas connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 China Eastern connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 China Southern 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from London to Melbourne?

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Melbourne at price $1,582 is offered by Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways from Thu, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 19.

Which airlines have direct flights from London to Melbourne?

No airline flies direct from London to Melbourne.

There are 125 Emirates connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 77 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 62 Qatar Airways connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 50 Qantas connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 China Eastern connecting flights from London to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 China Southern 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.

When are direct flights from London to Melbourne available?

There are no direct flights from London to Melbourne.

How can I find nonstop 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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from London to Melbourne?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Melbourne start at $4,233 from Sat, Nov 22 to Sat, Dec 6 with China Southern.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from London to Melbourne?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Melbourne start at $835 from Fri, Nov 14 to Fri, Nov 28.

How can I book business class trips from London to Melbourne?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from London to Melbourne next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Melbourne starts at $1,582 from Thu, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 19 with Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from London to Melbourne?

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Melbourne at price $1,582 is offered by Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways from Thu, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 19.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from London to Melbourne?

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.