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.

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 15m on average. On the other hand, flying from Birmingham to Melbourne Airport takes 22h 15m 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?

Air India, Qatar Airways, and British 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 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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21:30 - 21:30LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

37h 00m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

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

42h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

$1,302China Southern

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 30 Jan

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

37h 00m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

11:25 - 17:55MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

41h 30m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

$1,302China Southern

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

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

36h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

26h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,308China Eastern

Fri, 30 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

11:35 - 13:40LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

40h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

43h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,308China Eastern

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

12:35 - 10:35LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

36h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

12:35 - 06:35MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

28h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$1,316XiamenAir

Sun, 18 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

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

31h 10m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

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

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,317Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

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

35h 45m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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

28h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,424Air India

Wed, 17 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar

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

45h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

02:30 - 19:00MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

26h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,436Air India

Tue, 22 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

22:15 - 05:55LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

22h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

23:45 - 15:15MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

24h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,470Cathay Pacific

Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

11:00 - 23:05LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

25h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

25h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,675Cathay Pacific

Fri, 25 Dec - Sun, 17 Jan

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21:20 - 12:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

30h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

40h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,315China Eastern

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

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

33h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

19:40 - 06:35MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

43h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,316Air China

Mon, 31 Aug - Sun, 27 Sep

21:30 - 19:20LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

60h 50m2 stops Zhengzhou Guangzhou Baiyun

10:20 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

29h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,317China Southern

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

21:30 - 19:20LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

60h 50m2 stops Zhengzhou Guangzhou Baiyun

10:20 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

29h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,323China Southern

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

18:00 - 09:00LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

41h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,328China Eastern

Mon, 31 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

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

30h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

19:40 - 17:40MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,337Air China

Mon, 31 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

20:45 - 19:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

37h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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

26h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,495Air India

Sat, 29 Aug - Wed, 23 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

$1,525Air India

Sun, 30 Aug - Sat, 26 Sep

07:55 - 16:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MEL Melbourne

23h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

22:45 - 13:40MEL Melbourne-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,751Qatar Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

07:55 - 16:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-MEL Melbourne

23h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

22:45 - 13:40MEL Melbourne-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,751Qatar Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

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China Southern flights from United Kingdom to Melbourne

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China Southern

11 Nov

LHR21:30London Heathrow

37h 00m

2 stops

MEL21:30Melbourne

25 Nov

MEL11:25Melbourne

41h 30m

2 stops

LHR17:55London Heathrow

$1,302

China Southern

23 Feb

LHR22:00London Heathrow

36h 30m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

16 Mar

MEL23:30Melbourne

30h 05m

2 stops

LHR18:35London Heathrow

$1,306

China Southern

1 Nov

LHR17:15London Heathrow

29h 30m

2 stops

MEL09:45Melbourne

22 Nov

MEL08:40Melbourne

44h 55m

1 stop

LHR18:35London Heathrow

$1,309

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1 Sept

EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 55m

1 stop

MEL16:50Melbourne

22 Sept

MEL22:45Melbourne

23h 55m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,751

Qatar Airways

1 Sept

EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 55m

1 stop

MEL16:50Melbourne

22 Sept

MEL22:45Melbourne

23h 55m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,756

Qatar Airways

1 Sept

EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 55m

1 stop

MEL16:50Melbourne

22 Sept

MEL22:45Melbourne

23h 55m

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$1,771

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$1,470

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LHR London Heathrow - MEL Melbourne

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Sun 17/1

00:45-15:00

1 stop25h 15m

$1,675

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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 $1,701. 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 $1,793.

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 $1,948 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 $1,698 on momondo.

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Best price found	$670
Fastest flight time	21h 55m
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 $670. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,302.

The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Melbourne takes 21h 55m

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 $1,006	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,165	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,941 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,215	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,588 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,265	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,522 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,312	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,455	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,460 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,638	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,106	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,085 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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