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

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

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 48% 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 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from London to Melbourne Airport takes 24h 02m 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.

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

26h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,306China Eastern

Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 13 Jan

17:00 - 10:00LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

12:00 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

29h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,307China Eastern

Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 13 Jan

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

38h 10m2 stops Zhengzhou Guangzhou Baiyun

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

42h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,309China Southern

Tue, 23 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar

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

36h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

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

42h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,313China Southern

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

11:35 - 09:00LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

36h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

36h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,313Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

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

31h 10m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

18:20 - 14:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,315Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

20:35 - 19:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

38h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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

26h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,497Air India

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

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

24h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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

43h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,497Air India

Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

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

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

23:40 - 12:15MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,596Qatar Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

09:25 - 23:05LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

26h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,909Qatar Airways

Mon, 18 Jan - Fri, 5 Mar

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22:10 - 19:20LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

36h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:20 - 19:20MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

42h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,307China Southern

Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

22:10 - 19:20LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

36h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:20 - 19:20MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

42h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,307China Southern

Fri, 11 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

21:20 - 10:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

51h 40m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl

12:00 - 18:40MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

40h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,309China Eastern

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

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

30h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

21:30 - 18:40MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

30h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,313China Eastern

Sun, 13 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

22:00 - 14:05LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

31h 05m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

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

26h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,317Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

22:00 - 14:05LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

31h 05m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

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

26h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,321Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

20:35 - 19:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

38h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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

26h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,485Air India

Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

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

24h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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

43h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,486Air India

Wed, 9 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

09:30 - 15:50LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

21h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:20 - 12:45MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

28h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,847Etihad Airways

Tue, 8 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct

09:30 - 15:50LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

21h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

17:20 - 18:45MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

34h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,866Etihad Airways

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

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Qatar Airways flights from United Kingdom to Melbourne

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12 Sept

BHX08:10Birmingham

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MEL16:50Melbourne

26 Sept

MEL09:10Melbourne

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$1,901

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9 Nov

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10 Sept

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MEL16:10Melbourne

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EDI06:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,925

China Southern flights from United Kingdom to Melbourne

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11 Sept

LHR22:10London Heathrow

36h 10m

1 stop

MEL19:20Melbourne

13 Oct

MEL11:20Melbourne

42h 00m

1 stop

LHR19:20London Heathrow

$1,307

China Southern

23 Feb

LGW20:20London Gatwick

38h 10m

2 stops

MEL21:30Melbourne

2 Mar

MEL23:30Melbourne

42h 00m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

$1,309

China Southern

12 Sept

LGW21:30London Gatwick

50h 10m

2 stops

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29 Sept

MEL10:20Melbourne

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17:10-06:25

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$1,909

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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 $1,793.

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 $1,947 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 $1,682 on momondo.

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Best price found	$713
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 $713. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,306.

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 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 $1,003	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,162	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,938 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,212	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,598 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,262	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,533 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,309	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,452	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,473 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,634	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,101	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,090 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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