What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to United Kingdom?

Etihad Airways, China Eastern, and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to United Kingdom

Which airlines fly to United Kingdom?

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to United Kingdom from Melbourne according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to United Kingdom. Keep in mind that there are 24 different airlines that fly to United Kingdom on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom are updated daily.

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

As of August 2026, there are 24 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to United Kingdom?

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 Melbourne to United Kingdom.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to United Kingdom?

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

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15:30 - 09:10MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

28h 40m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Helsinki-Vantaa

10:20 - 07:20LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

34h 00m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$1,384Finnair

Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 21 Nov

15:30 - 17:00MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

36h 30m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Helsinki-Vantaa

16:15 - 07:20LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

28h 05m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$1,384Finnair

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

21:20 - 19:50MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

22:05 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$1,384Shenzhen Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

21:20 - 19:50MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

22:05 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$1,384Shenzhen Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

22:30 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

21:10 - 13:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

28h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

$1,384Multiple Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Fri, 20 Nov

22:30 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

19:45 - 15:10LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

32h 25m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

$1,384Multiple Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov

12:00 - 15:00MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

37h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,387China Eastern

Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 19 Nov

22:30 - 14:00MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

26h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

36h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,387China Eastern

Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

20:15 - 06:20MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

45h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

11:35 - 15:40LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

41h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,397Air China

Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov

20:15 - 06:20MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

45h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

11:35 - 15:40LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

41h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,397Air China

Mon, 26 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

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10:20 - 18:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

41h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou

21:50 - 08:40LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

25h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,384China Southern

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

11:00 - 18:40MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

40h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

21:20 - 09:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

26h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,387China Eastern

Sat, 8 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

10:20 - 18:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

41h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou

21:50 - 08:40LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

25h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,390China Southern

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

11:00 - 19:10MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

41h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

11:35 - 06:15LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

33h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Singapore Changi

$1,390Multiple Airlines

Mon, 10 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

10:20 - 18:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

41h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou

20:25 - 14:25LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

33h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,397Multiple Airlines

Mon, 10 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

11:00 - 19:10MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

41h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

17:55 - 12:40LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

33h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,401China Eastern

Fri, 7 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

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

31h 40m1 stop Shenzhen

22:05 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$1,451Shenzhen Airlines

Tue, 11 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep

21:20 - 19:50MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

22:05 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$1,454Shenzhen Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

12:30 - 06:25MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

26h 55m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

17:15 - 05:30LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

27h 15m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

$1,560Royal Brunei Airlines

Sat, 8 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

12:30 - 06:25MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

26h 55m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

17:15 - 05:30LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

27h 15m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

$7,701Royal Brunei Airlines

Sat, 8 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

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Shenzhen Airlines flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom

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6 Sept

MEL21:20Melbourne

31h 30m

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LHR19:50London Heathrow

16 Sept

LHR22:05London Heathrow

28h 55m

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$1,384

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1 Sept

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31h 40m

1 stop

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28h 55m

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MEL12:00Melbourne

$1,390

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1 Sept

MEL21:20Melbourne

31h 40m

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LHR20:00London Heathrow

11 Sept

LHR22:05London Heathrow

28h 55m

1 stop

MEL12:00Melbourne

$1,397

Air China flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom

Our best Air China deals on Melbourne to United Kingdom flight tickets

Air China

26 Oct

MEL20:15Melbourne

45h 05m

1 stop

LGW06:20London Gatwick

16 Nov

LGW11:35London Gatwick

41h 05m

1 stop

MEL15:40Melbourne

$1,397

Air China

26 Oct

MEL20:15Melbourne

45h 05m

1 stop

LGW06:20London Gatwick

6 Dec

LGW11:35London Gatwick

41h 05m

1 stop

MEL15:40Melbourne

$1,398

Air China

26 Oct

MEL20:15Melbourne

45h 05m

1 stop

LGW06:20London Gatwick

16 Nov

LGW11:35London Gatwick

41h 05m

1 stop

MEL15:40Melbourne

$1,401

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21:10-13:00

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22:30-17:30

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$1,384

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12:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

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10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

$1,387

MelbourneLondon

MEL Melbourne - LGW London Gatwick

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Melbourne

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22:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

London Gatwick

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10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,387

MelbourneLondon

MEL Melbourne - LGW London Gatwick

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Melbourne

Mon 26/10

20:15-06:20

1 stop45h 05m

London Gatwick

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11:35-15:40

1 stop41h 05m

$1,397

MelbourneLondon

MEL Melbourne - LGW London Gatwick

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

20:15-06:20

1 stop45h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 11/11

11:35-15:40

1 stop41h 05m

$1,397

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to United Kingdom

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What is the cheapest month to fly to United Kingdom?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to United Kingdom from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,537. If you don’t want to visit United Kingdom in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,632.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to United Kingdom flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to the United Kingdom?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to United Kingdom from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to United Kingdom for around $1,867 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to United Kingdom from Melbourne for as low as $1,638 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to United Kingdom flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to United Kingdom 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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Fastest flight time	22h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in United Kingdom	1,285 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to United Kingdom takes 22h 30m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to United Kingdom every day.

There are 1,285 airports in United Kingdom. From Melbourne there are direct flights to London Heathrow (LHR).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to the United Kingdom

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom?
As of August 2026, there are 24 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to United Kingdom?
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 Melbourne to United Kingdom.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to United Kingdom?
The required travel and health documents for your United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to United Kingdom

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

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $683	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 470 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $903	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 170 reviews	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $904	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 231 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $946	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 48 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom $950	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 68 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $952	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,894 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,131	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,468 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,178	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 838 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $1,266	Free cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,427 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Shenzhen Airlines	PriceFrom $1,271	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 26 reviews	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights

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