How long does it take to fly to Melbourne?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Europe you fly out of and what airport in Melbourne you fly into. For example, flying from Madrid to Melbourne Airport takes 21h 10m on average. On the other hand, flying from Copenhagen to Melbourne Airport takes 28h on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Europe to Melbourne?

Air China and Beijing Capital Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Europe to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Europe according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Europe to Melbourne?

Prices for flights from Europe to Melbourne were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Europe to Melbourne?

As of August 2025, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from Europe to Melbourne.

How old do you have to be to fly from Europe to Melbourne?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Europe to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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21:30 - 21:30LHR-MEL

37h 00m2 stops

11:25 - 17:55MEL-LHR

41h 30m2 stops

$977China Southern

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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov

21:30 - 21:30LHR-MEL

37h 00m2 stops

23:30 - 18:15MEL-LHR

29h 45m1 stop

$1,038China Southern

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Mon, 27 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov

21:30 - 21:30LHR-MEL

37h 00m2 stops

11:25 - 18:15MEL-LHR

41h 50m1 stop

$1,044China Southern

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Mon, 27 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov

11:35 - 12:40LGW-MEL

40h 05m1 stop

12:00 - 14:00MEL-LGW

37h 00m1 stop

$1,060China Eastern

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Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 6 Nov

11:35 - 09:00LGW-MEL

36h 25m1 stop

11:00 - 15:00MEL-LGW

37h 00m1 stop

$1,063China Eastern

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Wed, 27 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep

14:05 - 23:20STN-MEL

22h 15m1 stop

23:55 - 12:05MEL-STN

23h 10m1 stop

$2,053Emirates

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Mon, 9 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

14:55 - 08:50STN-MEL

32h 55m2 stops

21:15 - 18:45MEL-STN

30h 30m1 stop

$2,059Emirates

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Tue, 2 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct

10:45 - 15:35GVA-MEL

20h 50m1 stop

05:00 - 07:20MEL-GVA

34h 20m1 stop

$2,079Etihad Airways

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Sun, 14 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep

10:30 - 23:05ORY-MEL

26h 35m2 stops

23:40 - 17:20MEL-ORY

27h 40m2 stops

$2,536Qatar Airways

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Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

19:00 - 05:45ORY-MEL

24h 45m2 stops

23:40 - 16:45MEL-ORY

27h 05m2 stops

$2,539Qatar Airways

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Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

Air China flights from Europe to Melbourne

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Air China

15 Sept

LGW12:35London Gatwick

41h 00m

1 stop

MEL14:35Melbourne

15 Oct

MEL21:00Melbourne

43h 35m

1 stop

LGW06:35London Gatwick

$1,104

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Air China

15 Sept

LGW12:35London Gatwick

41h 00m

1 stop

MEL14:35Melbourne

28 Sept

MEL20:00Melbourne

43h 35m

1 stop

LGW06:35London Gatwick

$1,155

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Air China

15 Sept

LHR22:40London Heathrow

30h 55m

1 stop

MEL14:35Melbourne

15 Oct

MEL21:00Melbourne

33h 30m

1 stop

LHR20:30London Heathrow

$1,167

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China Southern flights from Europe to Melbourne

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China Southern

27 Oct

LHR21:30London Heathrow

37h 00m

2 stops

MEL21:30Melbourne

10 Nov

MEL11:25Melbourne

41h 30m

2 stops

LHR17:55London Heathrow

$977

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China Southern

27 Oct

LHR21:30London Heathrow

37h 00m

2 stops

MEL21:30Melbourne

9 Nov

MEL23:30Melbourne

29h 45m

1 stop

LHR18:15London Heathrow

$1,038

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China Southern

27 Oct

LHR21:30London Heathrow

37h 00m

2 stops

MEL21:30Melbourne

9 Nov

MEL11:25Melbourne

41h 50m

1 stop

LHR18:15London Heathrow

$1,044

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LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

21:30-21:30

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

11:25-17:55

2 stops41h 30m

$977

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

21:30-21:30

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

23:30-18:15

1 stop29h 45m

$1,038

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

21:30-21:30

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

11:25-18:15

1 stop41h 50m

$1,044

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Thu 28/8

11:35-12:40

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

12:00-14:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,060

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 27/8

11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 9/9

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,063

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Mon 9/2

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

23:55-12:05

1 stop23h 10m

$2,053

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Tue 2/9

14:55-08:50

2 stops32h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 2/10

21:15-18:45

1 stop30h 30m

$2,059

GenevaMelbourne

GVA - MEL

GVAMEL

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 14/9

10:45-15:35

1 stop20h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 28/9

05:00-07:20

1 stop34h 20m

$2,079

ParisMelbourne

ORY - MEL

ORYMEL

Paris Orly

Sun 1/2

10:30-23:05

2 stops26h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

23:40-17:20

2 stops27h 40m

$2,536

ParisMelbourne

ORY - MEL

ORYMEL

Paris Orly

Thu 29/1

19:00-05:45

2 stops24h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

23:40-16:45

2 stops27h 05m

$2,539

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Europe to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,595. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of May, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,704.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,814. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Thursday is $2,148.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne is in the evening. Flights from Europe to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $1,705. Flights to Melbourne are more costly at midday, with an average ticket price of $2,067. Departure times at midday fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Europe to Melbourne flight route?

Fly from London Heathrow to Melbourne for the best Europe - Melbourne flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Europe when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $2,010 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Europe for as low as $1,822 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Europe to Melbourne flights?

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on Europe to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	$681
Fastest flight time	20h 45m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Melbourne	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Melbourne from Europe in the past 72 hours is $681. The best return flight deal from Europe to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $977.

The fastest flight from Europe to Melbourne takes 20h 45m

There are no direct flights from Europe to Melbourne. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are London Gatwick Airport - Melbourne Airport, London Stansted Airport - Melbourne Airport and Paris Orly Airport - Melbourne Airport.

There is 1 airport near Melbourne: Melbourne (MEL)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Europe to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from Europe to Melbourne were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Europe to Melbourne?
As of August 2025, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from Europe to Melbourne.
How old do you have to be to fly from Europe to Melbourne?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Europe to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Europe to Melbourne

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Europe to Melbourne with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Air China	PriceFrom $1,061	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 95 reviews	Search Air China flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,090	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,233 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $1,118	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,197	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 160 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,241	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 106 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	PriceFrom $1,392	Free cancellation	Rating 5.7 7 reviews	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,524	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,930 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,534	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 968 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,574	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,347 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $1,608	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,321 reviews	Search Finnair flights

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