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

China Eastern, Air India, and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from London to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from London according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 11 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 London to Melbourne?

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

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

There are 11 operators available for flights from London to Melbourne as of December 2025.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Melbourne.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$934 Cheap Flights from London to Melbourne in 2025/26

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Melbourne?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $2,031 to $3,154. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,517.

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13:15 - 17:55

LHR

MEL

43h 40m1 stop

19:35 - 19:00

MEL

LHR

32h 25m1 stop

$1,517Air India

Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 1 May

22:10 - 08:40

LHR

MEL

25h 30m1 stop

10:20 - 18:05

MEL

LHR

40h 45m2 stops

$1,521China Southern

Wed, 22 Apr - Fri, 15 May

08:45 - 18:55

LHR

MEL

23h 10m1 stop

20:30 - 11:30

MEL

LHR

26h 00m1 stop

$1,523Air India

Thu, 26 Feb - Fri, 20 Mar

21:00 - 10:00

LHR

MEL

26h 00m1 stop

22:30 - 17:30

MEL

LHR

30h 00m1 stop

$1,526China Eastern

Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

20:20 - 21:30

LGW

MEL

38h 10m2 stops

12:00 - 22:25

MEL

LGW

43h 25m2 stops

$1,526Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr

22:00 - 09:45

LHR

MEL

24h 45m1 stop

11:25 - 18:35

MEL

LHR

42h 10m2 stops

$1,529China Southern

Tue, 10 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

17:00 - 10:00

LGW

MEL

30h 00m1 stop

12:00 - 06:30

MEL

LGW

29h 30m1 stop

$1,530China Eastern

Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

21:10 - 13:00

LHR

MEL

28h 50m1 stop

22:20 - 19:10

MEL

LHR

31h 50m1 stop

$1,532Shenzhen Airlines

Sun, 28 Dec - Tue, 20 Jan

13:35 - 07:35

LGW

AVV

31h 00m2 stops

08:10 - 11:40

AVV

LGW

38h 30m2 stops

$2,224Emirates

Thu, 12 Feb - Fri, 20 Mar

09:40 - 23:15

LGW

AVV

26h 35m2 stops

10:20 - 11:40

AVV

LGW

36h 20m2 stops

$2,293Emirates

Sun, 15 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

China Eastern flights from London to Melbourne

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China Eastern

12 Mar

LHR21:00London Heathrow

26h 00m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

23 Mar

MEL22:30Melbourne

30h 00m

1 stop

LHR17:30London Heathrow

$1,526

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China Eastern

14 Mar

LGW17:00London Gatwick

30h 00m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

22 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

29h 30m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

$1,530

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China Eastern

1 Mar

LGW17:00London Gatwick

30h 00m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

14 Mar

MEL22:30Melbourne

26h 30m

1 stop

LGW14:00London Gatwick

$1,536

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Shenzhen Airlines flights from London to Melbourne

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Shenzhen Airlines

28 Dec

LHR21:10London Heathrow

28h 50m

1 stop

MEL13:00Melbourne

20 Jan

MEL22:20Melbourne

31h 50m

1 stop

LHR19:10London Heathrow

$1,532

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Shenzhen Airlines

31 Dec

LHR21:10London Heathrow

28h 50m

1 stop

MEL13:00Melbourne

30 Jan

MEL22:20Melbourne

31h 50m

1 stop

LHR19:10London Heathrow

$1,598

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Shenzhen Airlines

27 Feb

LHR21:10London Heathrow

28h 50m

1 stop

MEL13:00Melbourne

8 Mar

MEL22:20Melbourne

31h 50m

1 stop

LHR19:10London Heathrow

$1,610

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LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

13:15-17:55

1 stop43h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

19:35-19:00

1 stop32h 25m

$1,517

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

22:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

10:20-18:05

2 stops40h 45m

$1,521

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

08:45-18:55

1 stop23h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

20:30-11:30

1 stop26h 00m

$1,523

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

22:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

$1,526

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

20:20-21:30

2 stops38h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

12:00-22:25

2 stops43h 25m

$1,526

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

22:00-09:45

1 stop24h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

11:25-18:35

2 stops42h 10m

$1,529

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 14/3

17:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

$1,530

LondonMelbourne

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 28/12

21:10-13:00

1 stop28h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

22:20-19:10

1 stop31h 50m

$1,532

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Thu 12/2

13:35-07:35

2 stops31h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 20/3

08:10-11:40

2 stops38h 30m

$2,224

LondonMelbourne

LGW - AVV

LGWAVV

London Gatwick

Sun 15/2

09:40-23:15

2 stops26h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 4/3

10:20-11:40

2 stops36h 20m

$2,293

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Melbourne

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Melbourne?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from London to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,455. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of May, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,643.

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 $1,780. 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 $2,108.

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 London to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $1,673. Flights to Melbourne are more costly at midday, with an average ticket price of $2,029. Departure times at midday fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from London when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,985 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 London for as low as $1,803 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 55m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from London to Melbourne takes 21h 55m

There are no direct flights from London to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from London to Melbourne.

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How far is London to Melbourne by plane?
The straight-line distance from London to Melbourne is 16891.9 km. Typically, this will take 21h 15m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from London to Melbourne were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to Melbourne?
There are 11 operators available for flights from London to Melbourne as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from London to Melbourne?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from London to Melbourne

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,188	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 178 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,218	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 122 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	PriceFrom $1,366	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,487	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,330 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,495	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,946 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,544	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,411 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,619	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 281 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,688	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,088 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,772	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,676 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,883	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,078 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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