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Flights from London to Melbourne

Find the cheapest flight options from London to Melbourne over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £382 and round-trip tickets from £668.

Airlines operating flights from London to Melbourne

Choose from 20 airlines flying from London to Melbourne, including China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways and Royal Brunei Airlines. Hainan Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Thai Airways logo Thai Airways
Royal Brunei Airlines logo Royal Brunei Airlines
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
Air India logo Air India
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Emirates logo Emirates
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Ryanair logo Ryanair
Air China logo Air China
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
China Airlines logo China Airlines
Wizz Air UK logo Wizz Air UK
Scandinavian Airlines logo Scandinavian Airlines
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight details for London to Melbourne

The distance between London and Melbourne is 16,894.06km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£382
Cheapest return ticket price£668
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance16,894.06km
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the London–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from London to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from London to Melbourne?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from London to Melbourne in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from London to Melbourne is September, with an average price of £501. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching £1,116.

£1,116
£809
£501
£194
    Cheapest
  • £1,116
    Jul
  • £666
    Aug
  • £501
    Sep
  • £554
    Oct
  • £545
    Nov
  • £558
    Dec
  • £608
    Jan
  • £602
    Feb
  • £631
    Mar
  • £603
    Apr
  • £543
    May
  • £555
    Jun

What is the cheapest month for return flights from London to Melbourne?

Average price of return flights from London to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, May is often the cheapest month for fly from London to Melbourne, with an average price of £913. July is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £1,594.

£1,594
£1,254
£913
£573
    Cheapest
  • £1,594
    Jul
  • £1,231
    Aug
  • £952
    Sep
  • £1,033
    Oct
  • £973
    Nov
  • £1,160
    Dec
  • £1,031
    Jan
  • £977
    Feb
  • £1,063
    Mar
  • £1,103
    Apr
  • £913
    May
  • £1,042
    Jun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London (LON) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as £382 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LHR to MEL on Wed, Aug 26), while Hainan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £668 departing on Wed, Sep 2 and returning on Sun, Sep 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Ryanair Thai Airways Scandinavian Airlines Wizz Air UK Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from London to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Aug 26, with one-way flights priced at just £382.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Hainan Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Melbourne is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Melbourne on July 16, 2026 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at £742.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (LHR-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and London is 10h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights to Melbourne from London

If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Melbourne, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Melbourne for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious Australian cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Melbourne in just over 21 hours 30 mins, making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of Australia. With prices starting from just £390, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Melbourne and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

How to find a cheap flights from London to Melbourne

Finding cheap flights from London to Melbourne is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.

Airlines that fly from London to Melbourne

A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Melbourne, including British Airways, Qantas Airways Limited

Flight time from London to Melbourne

Flight from London to Melbourne takes around 21 hours 30 mins in average.

Departure from a London Airport to Melbourne

Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Melbourne You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Melbourne The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.Flights from London Luton Airport to Melbourne The Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras takes 32 minutes with tickets from £10, or from just £5, you can get a 1.5 hour National Express Coach from London Victoria.Flights from London City Airport to Melbourne You can get the DLR to London City Airport from Bank in around 20 minutes, with prices starting from just £3.Flights from London Southend Airport to Melbourne Greater Anglia and c2c offer trains from Liverpool street station to Southend airport in 52 minutes, with tickets starting from £20.10.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Real-time pricing updates

Prices, availability, and travel information on this page have been updated within the last 24 hours—sometimes even in real time. The more popular the route, the more accurate the data.

Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.