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

Hainan Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from London to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne Airport?

China Southern, Etihad Airways and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne Airport from London according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 28% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne Airport. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Melbourne Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from London to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the lowest average return price of $1,160.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between London and Melbourne Airport?

Shanghai (PVG) was the most common stop: 23% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from London to Melbourne Airport?

Flights connecting via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 21h 17m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from London to Melbourne Airport?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 06m.

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

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

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

There are 8 operators available for flights from London to Melbourne Airport as of September 2026.

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

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 Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne Airport 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 Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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22:00 - 21:30LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

36h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:25 - 18:35MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

42h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,311China Southern

Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

21:30 - 21:30LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

37h 00m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

08:40 - 14:00MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

40h 20m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,311China Southern

Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

10:30 - 14:05LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

22:30 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

43h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,311China Eastern

Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

10:30 - 10:00LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

36h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

12:00 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

29h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,311China Eastern

Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

21:00 - 15:30LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

31h 30m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

01:30 - 19:20MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

28h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,315Multiple Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

21:00 - 15:30LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

31h 30m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

01:30 - 06:35MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

40h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,315Multiple Airlines

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09:45 - 20:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

24h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

01:30 - 20:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

30h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,371Air India

Wed, 14 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

08:45 - 07:30LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

35h 45m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

01:30 - 11:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

45h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,371Air India

Fri, 13 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

20:55 - 16:45LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

32h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:20 - 12:05MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

28h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,478Etihad Airways

Tue, 17 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec

20:55 - 16:45LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

32h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:20 - 12:05MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

28h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,478Etihad Airways

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11:35 - 10:00LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

37h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Nanjing Lukou Intl

12:00 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

29h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,557China Eastern

Sat, 3 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

21:20 - 10:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

51h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Nanjing Lukou Intl

12:00 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

40h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,591China Eastern

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

15:40 - 19:40LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

43h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12:00 - 06:40MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

28h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,650Multiple Airlines

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13:15 - 20:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

45h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

02:30 - 07:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

39h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,782Air India

Sun, 4 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct

19:30 - 20:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

39h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

22:30 - 18:40MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

30h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,813Multiple Airlines

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13:15 - 19:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

45h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

02:30 - 11:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

43h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,868Air India

Sat, 3 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

22:10 - 20:20LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

36h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:20 - 19:20MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

42h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,953China Southern

Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct

22:10 - 20:20LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

36h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:25 - 18:35MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

42h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$2,085China Southern

Sat, 3 Oct - Sun, 20 Dec

20:15 - 05:55LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

24h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

00:45 - 20:10MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

30h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,663Cathay Pacific

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 30 Dec

12:20 - 07:35LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

34h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

08:25 - 06:20MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,850Cathay Pacific

Tue, 29 Sep - Thu, 1 Apr

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China Southern flights from London to Melbourne Airport

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China Southern

4 Nov

LHR21:30London Heathrow

37h 00m

2 stops

MEL21:30Melbourne

24 Nov

MEL08:40Melbourne

40h 20m

2 stops

LHR14:00London Heathrow

$1,311

China Southern

1 Nov

LHR21:30London Heathrow

37h 00m

2 stops

MEL21:30Melbourne

14 Nov

MEL11:25Melbourne

37h 35m

2 stops

LHR14:00London Heathrow

$1,312

China Southern

10 Nov

LGW20:20London Gatwick

38h 10m

2 stops

MEL21:30Melbourne

16 Nov

MEL11:25Melbourne

40h 55m

2 stops

LGW17:20London Gatwick

$1,314

China Eastern flights from London to Melbourne Airport

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China Eastern

27 Oct

LGW10:30London Gatwick

37h 30m

2 stops

MEL11:00Melbourne

3 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

37h 00m

1 stop

LGW14:00London Gatwick

$1,311

China Eastern

25 Oct

LGW10:30London Gatwick

36h 30m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

8 Nov

MEL22:30Melbourne

26h 30m

1 stop

LGW14:00London Gatwick

$1,312

China Eastern

29 Oct

LGW10:30London Gatwick

36h 30m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

5 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

37h 00m

1 stop

LGW14:00London Gatwick

$1,317

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18:20-12:05

1 stop28h 45m

$1,478

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,519 to $2,250.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,311.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of September is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from London averaging around $1,673.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from London when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $2,003 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from London for as low as $1,798 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on London to Melbourne Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a London to Melbourne Airport flight.

How have London to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for London to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 13% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from London to Melbourne Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from London to Melbourne Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	$750
Fastest flight time	22h 00m
Direct flights	Every day

The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from London in the past 72 hours is $750. The best return flight deal from London to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,311.

The fastest flight from London to Melbourne Airport takes 22h 00m

Direct flights go from London to Melbourne Airport every day.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Melbourne Airport

How far is London to Melbourne by plane?
The straight-line distance from London to Melbourne is 16873.2 km. By plane, this route typically takes 22h 00m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Melbourne Airport?
Prices for flights from London to Melbourne Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to Melbourne Airport?
There are 8 operators available for flights from London to Melbourne Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from London to Melbourne Airport?
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 Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne Airport 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 Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from London to Melbourne Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from London to Melbourne Airport is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (96.67% of total bookings). The next most popular plane model is Airbus A380-800 (3.33%).
What is the most popular airline from London to Melbourne Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from London to Melbourne Airport is China Southern (18% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are China Eastern (17%), Etihad Airways (17%), and Singapore Airlines (11%).

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China Southern	PriceFrom $1,029	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,192	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,920 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,243	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,618 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,294	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,540 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,315	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 244 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,676	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,757	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,499 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,155	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,102 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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