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

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

Which airlines fly to United Kingdom?

Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar 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 32% 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 July 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.

$682 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to the United Kingdom in 2026

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11:00 - 18:10

MEL

BHX

40h 10m

2 stops

16:35 - 09:00

BHX

MEL

55h 25m

2 stops

$1,303Multiple Airlines

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

11:00 - 06:40

MEL

LGW

28h 40m

1 stop

18:00 - 09:00

LGW

MEL

30h 00m

1 stop

$1,472China Eastern

Sun, 26 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug

11:00 - 18:40

MEL

LHR

40h 40m

1 stop

21:20 - 12:40

LHR

MEL

30h 20m

1 stop

$1,474China Eastern

Mon, 3 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

11:00 - 06:40

MEL

LGW

28h 40m

1 stop

20:25 - 23:10

LGW

MEL

41h 45m

2 stops

$1,474Multiple Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

22:30 - 07:30

MEL

LGW

43h 00m

1 stop

17:00 - 14:05

LGW

MEL

34h 05m

1 stop

$1,475China Eastern

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

18:20 - 14:30

MEL

LHR

31h 10m

1 stop

20:55 - 17:00

LHR

MEL

33h 05m

1 stop

$1,481Etihad Airways

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

10:20 - 06:30

MEL

LGW

29h 10m

1 stop

11:40 - 08:40

LGW

MEL

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,487China Southern

Tue, 28 Jul - Mon, 7 Sep

18:20 - 14:30

MEL

LHR

31h 10m

1 stop

08:50 - 17:00

LHR

MEL

21h 10m

1 stop

$1,488Etihad Airways

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

01:30 - 18:25

MEL

BHX

25h 55m

1 stop

21:30 - 20:40

BHX

MEL

37h 10m

1 stop

$1,495Air India

Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct

22:45 - 06:20

MEL

MAN

40h 35m

1 stop

14:55 - 22:05

MAN

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,947Qatar Airways

Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

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China Eastern flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom

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China Eastern

3 Aug

MEL11:00Melbourne

40h 40m

1 stop

LHR18:40London Heathrow

18 Aug

LHR21:20London Heathrow

30h 20m

1 stop

MEL12:40Melbourne

$1,474

China Eastern

23 July

MEL11:00Melbourne

28h 40m

1 stop

LGW06:40London Gatwick

30 July

LGW18:00London Gatwick

30h 00m

1 stop

MEL09:00Melbourne

$1,478

China Eastern

6 Aug

MEL11:00Melbourne

40h 40m

1 stop

LHR18:40London Heathrow

16 Aug

LHR21:20London Heathrow

30h 20m

1 stop

MEL12:40Melbourne

$1,480

Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Melbourne to United Kingdom flight tickets

Etihad Airways

11 Nov

MEL18:20Melbourne

31h 10m

1 stop

LHR14:30London Heathrow

25 Nov

LHR20:55London Heathrow

33h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,481

Etihad Airways

18 Nov

MEL18:20Melbourne

31h 10m

1 stop

LHR14:30London Heathrow

2 Dec

LHR08:50London Heathrow

21h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,488

Etihad Airways

19 Nov

MEL18:20Melbourne

23h 20m

1 stop

LHR06:40London Heathrow

1 Dec

LHR19:20London Heathrow

34h 40m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,504

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Tue 11/8

11:00-18:10

2 stops40h 10m

Birmingham

Tue 25/8

16:35-09:00

2 stops55h 25m

$1,303

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MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

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Wed 12/8

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,472

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MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/8

21:20-12:40

1 stop30h 20m

$1,474

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 9/9

20:25-23:10

2 stops41h 45m

$1,474

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MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

22:30-07:30

1 stop43h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 31/10

17:00-14:05

1 stop34h 05m

$1,475

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

18:20-14:30

1 stop31h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 25/11

20:55-17:00

1 stop33h 05m

$1,481

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

10:20-06:30

1 stop29h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 7/9

11:40-08:40

1 stop36h 00m

$1,487

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MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

18:20-14:30

1 stop31h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 2/12

08:50-17:00

1 stop21h 10m

$1,488

MelbourneBirmingham

MEL - BHX

MELBHX

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

01:30-18:25

1 stop25h 55m

Birmingham

Sat 10/10

21:30-20:40

1 stop37h 10m

$1,495

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MEL - MAN

MELMAN

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

22:45-06:20

1 stop40h 35m

Manchester

Wed 26/8

14:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

$1,947

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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 October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to United Kingdom from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,485. If you don’t want to visit United Kingdom in October, then you should wait until May to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,587.

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 $1,880 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 $1,672 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	1,286 airports

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

Direct flights go from Melbourne to United Kingdom every day.

There are 1,286 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 July 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 $693	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 464 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $916	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 158 reviews	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $916	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 228 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $959	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom $963	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 67 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $965	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,875 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,147	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,447 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,194	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 834 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $1,283	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,420 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,287	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 157 reviews	Search Air China flights

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