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

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

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from London according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 13 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 13 operators available for flights from London to Melbourne as of August 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.

$670 Cheap Flights from London to Melbourne in 2025

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 $1,767 to $2,524. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,038.

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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

21:30 - 21:30LHR-MEL

37h 00m2 stops

11:25 - 18:15MEL-LHR

41h 50m1 stop

$1,047China Southern

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Mon, 27 Oct - Wed, 12 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

12:35 - 14:35LGW-MEL

41h 00m1 stop

21:00 - 06:35MEL-LGW

43h 35m1 stop

$1,104Air China

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Mon, 15 Sep - Wed, 15 Oct

12:35 - 14:35LGW-MEL

41h 00m1 stop

20:00 - 06:35MEL-LGW

43h 35m1 stop

$1,155Air China

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Mon, 15 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep

14:05 - 23:20STN-MEL

22h 15m1 stop

06:15 - 18:00MEL-STN

22h 45m1 stop

$2,023Emirates

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Tue, 25 Nov - Tue, 27 Jan

14:55 - 05:35STN-MEL

29h 40m2 stops

22:55 - 12:55MEL-STN

23h 00m1 stop

$2,027Emirates

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Mon, 8 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep

20:50 - 09:45LHR-AVV

27h 55m2 stops

20:55 - 06:15AVV-LHR

44h 20m2 stops

$3,052Qantas Airways

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Air China flights from London to Melbourne

Our best Air China deals on London to Melbourne flight tickets

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

10 Sept

LGW12:35London Gatwick

41h 00m

1 stop

MEL14:35Melbourne

1 Oct

MEL20:00Melbourne

43h 35m

1 stop

LGW06:35London Gatwick

$1,156

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Emirates flights from London to Melbourne

Our best Emirates deals on London to Melbourne flight tickets

Emirates

25 Nov

STN14:05London Stansted

22h 15m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

27 Jan

MEL06:15Melbourne

22h 45m

1 stop

STN18:00London Stansted

$2,023

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Emirates

8 Sept

STN14:55London Stansted

29h 40m

2 stops

MEL05:35Melbourne

24 Sept

MEL22:55Melbourne

23h 00m

1 stop

STN12:55London Stansted

$2,027

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Emirates

9 Feb

STN14:05London Stansted

22h 15m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

1 Mar

MEL23:55Melbourne

23h 10m

1 stop

STN12:05London Stansted

$2,053

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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

LHR - MEL

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

21:30-21:30

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

11:25-18:15

1 stop41h 50m

$1,047

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

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 15/9

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

21:00-06:35

1 stop43h 35m

$1,104

LondonMelbourne

LGW - MEL

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Mon 15/9

12:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 28/9

20:00-06:35

1 stop43h 35m

$1,155

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Tue 25/11

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

06:15-18:00

1 stop22h 45m

$2,023

LondonMelbourne

STN - MEL

STNMEL

London Stansted

Mon 8/9

14:55-05:35

2 stops29h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 24/9

22:55-12:55

1 stop23h 00m

$2,027

LondonMelbourne

LHR - AVV

LHRAVV

London Heathrow

Tue 23/9

20:50-09:45

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 23/12

20:55-06:15

2 stops44h 20m

$3,052

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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 $1,595. 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 London 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 London to Melbourne flight route?

Fly from London Heathrow to Melbourne for the best London - 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 London 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 London for as low as $1,822 on momondo.

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

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on London 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	$670
Fastest flight time	22h 15m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Melbourne	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Melbourne from London in the past 72 hours is $670. The best return flight deal from London to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,038.

The fastest flight from London to Melbourne takes 22h 15m

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

There are 2 airports near Melbourne: Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne (MEL)

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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 22h 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 13 operators available for flights from London to Melbourne as of August 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

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

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Air China	PriceFrom $1,061	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 94 reviews	Search Air China 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
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,516	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,232 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,524	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,930 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,574	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,346 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,697	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 273 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,726	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 968 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,846	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,608 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Can I find flights from London to Melbourne with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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