How long does it take to fly to Melbourne?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United Kingdom you fly out of and what airport in Melbourne you fly into. For example, flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport takes 22h 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from Birmingham to Melbourne Airport takes 23h 40m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from United Kingdom according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

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

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

As of August 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from United Kingdom to Melbourne.

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

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 United Kingdom to Melbourne.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

12:00 - 14:00MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

37h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,324China Eastern

Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 14 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

$1,324China Eastern

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

21:00 - 08:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

26h 40m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

11:20 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

40h 45m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

$1,324China Southern

Sun, 13 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

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

28h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

22:15 - 19:10MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$1,324Shenzhen Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

21:00 - 08:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

50h 40m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

11:20 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

64h 45m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

$1,326China Southern

Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

22:40 - 14:25LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

30h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

22:20 - 19:50MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

$1,326Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct

09:45 - 19:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

24h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

01:30 - 12:05MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

43h 35m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,437Air India

Sat, 5 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

09:45 - 19:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

24h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

01:30 - 12:05MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

43h 35m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,437Air India

Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

12:20 - 23:15LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

24h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

00:45 - 17:20MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

27h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,557Cathay Pacific

Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

12:20 - 23:15LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

24h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

15:35 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

25h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,559Cathay Pacific

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

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

28h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

19:45 - 19:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

32h 45m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl

$1,355Multiple Airlines

Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

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

28h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

19:40 - 20:25MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

33h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,390Multiple Airlines

Sun, 23 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

11:35 - 12:40LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

40h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

41h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,416China Eastern

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

11:35 - 12:40LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

40h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

60h 00m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,426China Eastern

Tue, 25 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep

11:10 - 19:20LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

23h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

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

41h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou

$1,430China Southern

Thu, 27 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

17:40 - 08:40LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

21:10 - 18:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

30h 20m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou

$1,440China Southern

Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

09:45 - 19:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

24h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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

43h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,462Air India

Thu, 27 Aug - Wed, 7 Oct

09:45 - 19:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

24h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

01:30 - 19:00MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

26h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,715Air India

Tue, 25 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep

07:55 - 22:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MEL Melbourne

29h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

22:45 - 06:25MEL Melbourne-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

40h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,938Qatar Airways

Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 28 Sep

08:20 - 22:00MAN Manchester-MEL Melbourne

28h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

16:10 - 06:20MEL Melbourne-MAN Manchester

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,090Qatar Airways

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

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6 Nov

LGW10:30London Gatwick

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MEL14:05Melbourne

14 Nov

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37h 00m

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40h 35m

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$1,326

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1 Sept

LHR21:20London Heathrow

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$1,327

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18 Sept

LHR22:40London Heathrow

30h 45m

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MEL14:25Melbourne

2 Oct

MEL19:40Melbourne

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$1,330

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18 Sept

LGW12:35London Gatwick

40h 50m

1 stop

MEL14:25Melbourne

14 Oct

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$1,386

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4 Sept

LGW12:35London Gatwick

40h 50m

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11 Sept

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$1,559

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,705. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,797.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,952 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 United Kingdom for as low as $1,702 on momondo.

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Best price found	$650
Fastest flight time	22h 00m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Melbourne	4 airports

The best one-way flight to Melbourne from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is $650. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,324.

The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Melbourne takes 22h 00m

Direct flights go from United Kingdom to Melbourne every day.

There are 4 airports in Melbourne. From United Kingdom there are direct flights to Melbourne (MEL).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from United Kingdom to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from United Kingdom to Melbourne are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United Kingdom to Melbourne?
As of August 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from United Kingdom to Melbourne.
How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom to Melbourne?
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 United Kingdom to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to Melbourne

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China Southern	PriceFrom $1,008	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,167	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,941 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,217	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,585 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,268	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,509 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,315	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 232 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,458	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,455 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,641	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,735 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,111	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,085 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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