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

Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern, and Hainan Airlines 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 London to Melbourne Airport takes 22h 25m 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.

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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17:15 - 21:30LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

41h 15m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

23:30 - 18:35MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

30h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,289China Southern

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

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

37h 00m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

23:30 - 18:35MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

30h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,294China Southern

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

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

36h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

43h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,294China Eastern

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

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

36h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

37h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,294China Eastern

Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

17:45 - 15:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

34h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

18:40 - 20:25MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

34h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,309Air China

Wed, 3 Mar - Mon, 3 May

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

31h 05m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

20:45 - 16:20MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

30h 35m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

$1,317Hainan Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

20:15 - 05:55LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

24h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

24h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,505Cathay Pacific

Mon, 21 Sep - Sat, 10 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

$1,520Air India

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

13:00 - 07:30LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

31h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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

30h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,554Air India

Fri, 5 Mar - Thu, 25 Mar

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

$1,636Cathay Pacific

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

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

27h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Nanjing Lukou Intl

22:30 - 18:40MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

30h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,295China Eastern

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

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

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:00 - 15:00MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

36h 00m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,296China Eastern

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

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

50h 40m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

10:20 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

40h 45m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

$1,299China Southern

Sun, 13 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

11:00 - 19:20LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

23h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

21:10 - 19:40MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

31h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,299China Southern

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

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

36h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

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

32h 45m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl

$1,352Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

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

36h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

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

26h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,360Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 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

$1,487Air India

Sat, 12 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

$1,511Air India

Sat, 12 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

08:05 - 16:50LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

23h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

23:45 - 14:10MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

24h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,693Qatar Airways

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

08:25 - 16:50LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

23h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

22:00 - 13:15MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,757Qatar Airways

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

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8 Feb

EDI10:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 55m

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MEL07:20Melbourne

22 Feb

MEL15:30Melbourne

28h 55m

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EDI09:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,615

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18 Feb

EDI08:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 10m

2 stops

MEL07:20Melbourne

4 Mar

MEL15:30Melbourne

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$1,655

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$1,636

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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 $1,710. 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 $1,951 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 $1,686 on momondo.

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Best price found	$701
Fastest flight time	21h 15m
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 $701. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,289.

The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Melbourne takes 21h 15m

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.

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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 2,929 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,215	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,599 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,265	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,535 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 1,480 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,638	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,106	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,092 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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