LHR - MEL

$568 Find Cheap Flights from London to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from London to Melbourne departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,017
Typical prices: $1,325-$965
Hainan Airlines
Fri 5/15Tue 6/9
LHR - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$574
Typical prices: $621-$830
Hainan Airlines
Wed 6/3
LHR - MEL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $1,017 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between London and Melbourne. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,154 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 21h 42m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from London to Melbourne (LHR-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from London to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from London to Melbourne

Fri, May 15 - Tue, Jun 9
Hainan Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 2:05 pm
LHR
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MEL
31h 05m
2 stops
Hainan Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 7:30 pm
MEL
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LHR
32h 45m
1 stop
$1,017Hainan Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 13
Etihad Airways Logo
2:45 pm - 3:50 pm
LHR
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MEL
40h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
5:20 pm - 12:45 pm
MEL
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LHR
28h 25m
1 stop
$1,088Etihad Airways
Tue, Jun 30 - Thu, Jul 9
Etihad Airways Logo
9:30 am - 3:50 pm
LHR
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MEL
21h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
5:20 pm - 7:00 am
MEL
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LHR
22h 40m
1 stop
$1,090Etihad Airways
Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 24
Beijing Capital Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 12:35 pm
LHR
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MEL
29h 05m
1 stop
Beijing Capital Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 7:45 pm
MEL
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LHR
38h 10m
1 stop
$1,110Beijing Capital Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 24
Beijing Capital Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 12:35 pm
LHR
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MEL
29h 05m
1 stop
Beijing Capital Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 7:45 pm
MEL
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LHR
38h 10m
1 stop
$1,111Beijing Capital Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 13
Etihad Airways Logo
9:30 am - 3:50 pm
LHR
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MEL
21h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
5:20 pm - 3:05 pm
MEL
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LHR
30h 45m
1 stop
$1,114Etihad Airways
Fri, May 29 - Sun, Jun 21
Beijing Capital Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 12:35 pm
LHR
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MEL
29h 30m
1 stop
Beijing Capital Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 7:45 pm
MEL
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LHR
38h 10m
1 stop
$1,125Beijing Capital Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 2:05 pm
LHR
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MEL
31h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 12:45 pm
MEL
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LHR
28h 25m
1 stop
$1,138Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Tue, Jun 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 2:05 pm
LHR
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MEL
31h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
MEL
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LHR
40h 30m
2 stops
$1,140Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Mon, Jun 15
Etihad Airways Logo
9:30 am - 3:50 pm
LHR
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MEL
21h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
5:20 pm - 7:00 am
MEL
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LHR
22h 40m
1 stop
$1,142Etihad Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,109 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,725 and $1,694 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$574
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
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When to book flights from London to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London to Melbourne flights

  • What lounges are there at Heathrow (LHR)?

    If you’re flying from Terminal 2, you can go to the Plaza Premium lounge. It’s open from 05:00 to 21:00. In Terminal 5, you can choose between the Club Aspire and the Be Relax Spa lounges. Club Aspire opens from 05:00 to 20:00, and Be Relax Spa is open from 05:00 to 21:00 and 08:00 to 22:00, depending on the location. Facilities include food and drinks; some lounges have showers as well.

  • How do I get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to the city centre?

    Public transport options include the SkyBus City Express, which runs every 15min from the airport to Melbourne. It runs daily from 04:30 to 24:00. Tickets cost around A$15 (£8) for a single or around A$28 (£16) for a return. Taxis take around 25min to the city centre, and cost around A$60 (£33).

  • Can I hire a car at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    If you’d like to hire a car you’ve got lots of options – Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, and Thrifty all operate at the airport. They’re all on-site and you can find them on the ground floor of the airport car parks at Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

  • Are there any hotels within or close to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    Yes, there are several hotels within a few minutes’ walk of the airport. The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is just a few metres from the terminals via a walkway, while the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport and Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport are less than a 5min walk away.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport was $568 for a one-way ticket and $1,017 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between London and Melbourne?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in London and on arrival in Melbourne.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Melbourne?

    London and Melbourne are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave London from London Heathrow and will be arriving at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Melbourne?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Melbourne, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Melbourne, Singapore Airlines or China Eastern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Melbourne are Singapore Airlines and China Eastern. With an average price for the route of $1,225 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. China Eastern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $985 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to London with another airline. Booking your flights between London and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport

  • If you’re flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL), you can choose from a whole host of flight options, such as those with Cathay Pacific or British Airways via Hong Kong (HKG), with Emirates via Dubai (DXB), or with Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi (AUH). If these options don’t suit you, you could also do a trip with two stopovers. Turkish Airlines flies to Melbourne (MEL) via Istanbul (IST) and Jakarta (CGK), and Alitalia flies via Rome (FCO) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).
  • If you or a family member have disabilities and would like assistance, it’s best to book this via your airline at least 48h before flying out. For those with less visible disabilities who would like to pick up a lanyard to wear, you can do so from behind Hall C in the check-in area in Terminal 2, opposite Zone B in Terminal 4, or in Check-in Area G in Terminal 5.
  • For travellers who want to change money before flying out, you can do so at Heathrow (LHR) in Terminals 2 and 5. Travelex has branches before and after security, open from approximately 06:00 to 22:00 every day. If you prefer to change money in Melbourne (MEL), you can do so in Terminals 1 or 2 upon arrival.
  • For those of you in a hurry, Heathrow is easy to get to from central London with the Heathrow Express from Paddington. The journey time is just 15min. The airport also has fast-track security passes you can buy for around £13 per person.
  • For families with kids, Heathrow has great facilities which will make your life easier. The security section has designated family aisles, and there are several Stay & Play playgrounds in each terminal. Many restaurants serve free children’s meals and offer kids’ colouring packs on request.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from London to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1491 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
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It was okay. I feel that Singapore Airlines isn't as good as it used to be but it's still not bad

8.0 ExcellentWendy, Apr 2026
MNL - SIN
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It was okay. I feel that Singapore Airlines isn't as good as it used to be but it's still not bad

I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Best service airline. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly. Inflight entertainment system is good

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

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