Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines 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 50% 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.

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 London to Melbourne Airport takes 21h 45m on average. On the other hand, flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport takes 22h 30m 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.

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

Beijing Capital Airlines, SWISS, and Qatar Airways 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 September 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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09:50 - 21:30LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

24h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

23:30 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

42h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,274China Southern

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

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

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:00 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

52h 30m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,281China Eastern

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 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

$1,281China Eastern

Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

09:25 - 17:50LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:10 - 06:25MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,289Qatar Airways

Sun, 6 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

09:25 - 17:50LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:10 - 06:35MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

24h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,289Qatar Airways

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

36h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

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

40h 20m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,291China Southern

Wed, 25 Nov - Sat, 20 Feb

21:00 - 15:10LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

31h 10m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

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

42h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,296Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

21:00 - 15:10LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

31h 10m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

09:15 - 06:35MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

32h 20m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,315Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

08:50 - 17:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

21h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:20 - 18:10MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

34h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,428Etihad Airways

Sun, 21 Feb - Thu, 11 Mar

19:20 - 17:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

34h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

28h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,451Etihad Airways

Fri, 19 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar

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

33h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

43h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,295China Eastern

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 15 Nov

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

33h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

26h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,300China Eastern

Sun, 20 Sep - Tue, 17 Nov

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

50h 40m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

11:25 - 14:00MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

37h 35m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,417China Southern

Mon, 21 Sep - Tue, 17 Nov

12:35 - 09:35LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

36h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

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

32h 45m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

$1,428Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

22:05 - 12:35LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

29h 30m1 stop Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

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

26h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,441Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

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

50h 40m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

10:20 - 19:20MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

42h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,470China Southern

Sat, 19 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

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

45h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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

43h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,491Air India

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

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

45h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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

26h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,491Air India

Sat, 19 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

12:20 - 22:15LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

24h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

08:40 - 06:50MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

33h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,899Cathay Pacific

Sun, 20 Sep - Wed, 18 Nov

22:15 - 11:15LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

28h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

00:45 - 15:00MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

25h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,910Cathay Pacific

Sat, 19 Sep - Mon, 16 Nov

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31 Oct

LGW10:30London Gatwick

40h 35m

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MEL14:05Melbourne

7 Nov

MEL13:00Melbourne

52h 30m

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LGW06:30London Gatwick

$1,281

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15 Oct

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36h 25m

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MEL10:00Melbourne

22 Oct

MEL12:00Melbourne

37h 00m

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LGW15:00London Gatwick

$1,282

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30 Oct

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40h 35m

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6 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

29h 30m

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LGW06:30London Gatwick

$1,286

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3 Dec

STN20:15London Stansted

23h 10m

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MEL06:25Melbourne

13 Dec

MEL06:15Melbourne

22h 40m

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STN17:55London Stansted

$1,545

Emirates

9 Nov

STN14:05London Stansted

22h 15m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

23 Nov

MEL06:15Melbourne

22h 40m

1 stop

STN17:55London Stansted

$1,555

Emirates

16 Nov

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29h 20m

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23 Nov

MEL06:15Melbourne

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18:20-12:05

1 stop28h 45m

$1,451

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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 $1,726. 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 $1,822.

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 $1,977 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 $1,673 on momondo.

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Best price found	$723
Fastest flight time	21h 20m
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 $723. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,274.

The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Melbourne takes 21h 20m

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 September 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 $1,015	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,176	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,922 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,226	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,602 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,277	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,536 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,297	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 241 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,469	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,487 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,653	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,126	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,100 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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