What to know about flights from Melbourne to London?

The distance between Melbourne and London is approximately 16,894.06km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£299
Xiamen Airlines Xiamen Airlines MEL-LON 28h 50m · 1 stop Fri, Nov 6
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Cheapest return
£630
Air India Air India MEL-LON 30h · 2 stops Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3
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Best time to book
February
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
16,894.06km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne to London over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £299 and round-trip from £630. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Which airlines are the most popular for Melbourne to London flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to London are China Eastern Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways, among 20 carriers on this route. Xiamen Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to London according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Melbourne to London Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Melbourne to London?

Average price of one-way tickets from Melbourne to London booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Melbourne to London, fares are lowest in February (£378) and highest in December (£673).

£673
£526
£378
£231
    Cheapest
  • £470
    Oct
  • £511
    Nov
  • £673
    Dec
  • £414
    Jan
  • £378
    Feb
  • £497
    Mar
  • £598
    Apr
  • £524
    May
  • £590
    Jun
  • £452
    Jul
  • £441
    Aug
  • £509
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Melbourne to London?

Average price of return tickets from Melbourne to London booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Melbourne to London, fares are lowest in February (£824) and highest in April (£1,385).

£1,385
£1,105
£824
£544
    Cheapest
  • £843
    Oct
  • £866
    Nov
  • £1,364
    Dec
  • £935
    Jan
  • £824
    Feb
  • £1,189
    Mar
  • £1,385
    Apr
  • £1,032
    May
  • £1,077
    Jun
  • £982
    Jul
  • £914
    Aug
  • £1,040
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne to London?

    Based on Trip.com data, Xiamen Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £299 (for example, MEL–LHR on Fri, Nov 6). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Air India offers fares from £630, departing on Wed, Oct 28 and returning on Tue, Nov 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to London with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways 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 Melbourne to London 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.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Melbourne to London on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Nov 6, with one-way fares from just £299.
    · Compare airlines. Xiamen Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to London.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to London is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to London on October 17, 2026 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at £253.
  • Flights to London can arrive at: London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Luton Airport (LTN), London Southend Airport (SEN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). The most common route connects Melbourne Airport and Heathrow Airport (MEL–LHR).
  • The time difference between London and Melbourne 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Melbourne to London is £650. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Melbourne to London is £1,835. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Melbourne and London, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne to London. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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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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.