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	$773	China Eastern 2 stops 53 hr Thu, Nov 6 — Wed, Nov 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to London is currently $773
Cheapest one-way flight	$406	Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines 2 stops 43 hr Wed, Nov 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to London is currently $406
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,348	SriLankan 1 stop 37 hr Thu, Oct 16 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to London is currently $1,348
Cheapest business class flights	$4,321	Hainan 1 stop 57 hr Fri, Nov 7 — Fri, Nov 21	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to London is currently $4,321

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 October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $860–1,100
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,300–1,800

Popular airlines from Melbourne to London

Emirates

from $1,292

Typical price: $1,250–2,400

142 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
Singapore Airlines

from $2,052

Typical price: $1,750–3,950

70 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LGW, LHR Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,070

Typical price: $1,350–2,500

64 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LGW, LHR Every day
Qantas

from $1,352

Typical price: $1,350–2,450

46 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LHR Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,240

Typical price: $1,300–2,850

28 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LHR Every day
China Eastern

from $773

Typical price: $940–2,000

22 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 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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to London

When are the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to London?

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to London are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $860 to $1,100.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to London?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to London recently found on Google Flights was with China Eastern from $773. The cheapest one-way flight was with Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines from $406.

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

The cheapest Emirates flight from Melbourne to London is $1,292, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 20.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Melbourne to London is $2,052, flying from Oct 17 to Nov 2.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to London is $1,070, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 19.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to London is $1,352, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 19.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to London is $1,240, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 19.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from Melbourne to London is $773, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 19.

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to London?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to London starts at $773 from Thu, Nov 6 to Wed, Nov 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $406 and departs on Wed, Nov 5.

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

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

When should you fly to London, United Kingdom?

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.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Melbourne to London?

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 is the best airline to fly from Melbourne to London?

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 142 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:

Singapore Airlines offers 70 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Qatar Airways offers 64 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Qantas offers 46 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Cathay Pacific offers 28 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
China Eastern offers 22 connecting flights per week. China Eastern 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to London?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to London recently found on Google Flights was with China Eastern from $773. The cheapest one-way flight was with Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines from $406.

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

The cheapest Emirates flight from Melbourne to London is $1,292, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 20.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Melbourne to London is $2,052, flying from Oct 17 to Nov 2.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to London is $1,070, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 19.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to London is $1,352, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 19.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to London is $1,240, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 19.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from Melbourne to London is $773, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 19.

Which airlines have direct flights from Melbourne to London?

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to London.

There are 142 Emirates connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 70 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 64 Qatar Airways 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 28 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 China Eastern 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.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and London at price $1,348 is offered by SriLankan from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Melbourne to London?

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to London.

There are 142 Emirates connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 70 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 64 Qatar Airways 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 28 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Melbourne to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 China Eastern 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.

When are direct flights from Melbourne to London available?

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to London.

How can I find nonstop 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.

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

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and London start at $4,321 from Fri, Nov 7 to Fri, Nov 21 with Hainan.

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

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and London start at $773 from Thu, Nov 6 to Wed, Nov 19.

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

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.

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

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and London starts at $1,348 from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20 with SriLankan.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and London at price $1,348 is offered by SriLankan from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20.

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

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.