LHR - MEL

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,135
Typical prices: $1,028-$1,491
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 10/16Sat 11/7
LHR - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$2,518
Qantas Airways
Fri 10/30Fri 11/6
LHR - MEL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
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 38m (one-way)
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When to book
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 • 15% 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from London to Melbourne

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Nov 7
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 1:00 pm
LHR
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MEL
28h 55m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 7:10 pm
MEL
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LHR
31h 55m
1 stop
$1,135Shenzhen Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 12:40 pm
LHR
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MEL
30h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 5:40 pm
MEL
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LHR
34h 40m
2 stops
$1,137Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 30
China Southern Logo
10:10 pm - 8:40 am
LHR
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MEL
25h 30m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:20 am - 7:20 pm
MEL
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LHR
42h 00m
1 stop
$1,141China Southern
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 19
Air India Logo
8:45 pm - 7:40 pm
LHR
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MEL
37h 55m
1 stop
Air India Logo
1:30 am - 7:00 pm
MEL
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LHR
26h 30m
1 stop
$1,142Air India
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 30
China Southern Logo
7:15 pm - 8:40 am
LHR
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MEL
28h 25m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
10:20 am - 7:20 pm
MEL
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LHR
42h 00m
1 stop
$1,143China Southern
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 30
China Southern Logo
10:10 pm - 8:40 am
LHR
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MEL
25h 30m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:20 am - 7:20 pm
MEL
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LHR
42h 00m
1 stop
$1,144China Southern
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 10:00 am
LHR
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MEL
27h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 5:40 pm
MEL
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LHR
34h 40m
2 stops
$1,145Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 30
China Southern Logo
7:15 pm - 8:40 am
LHR
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MEL
28h 25m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
10:20 am - 7:20 pm
MEL
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LHR
42h 00m
1 stop
$1,146China Southern
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 10:00 am
LHR
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MEL
27h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 8:25 pm
MEL
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LHR
40h 25m
2 stops
$1,148Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Nov 1
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 1:00 pm
LHR
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MEL
28h 55m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 7:10 pm
MEL
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LHR
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,149Shenzhen Airlines
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 October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne Airport from London Heathrow Airport usually cost between $1,454 and $1,896 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,135 on Shenzhen Airlines (Oct 16-Nov 7).

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 September, where tickets cost $1,185 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,784 and $1,723 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 season

August

Cheapest flight

$615
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport was $615 for a one-way ticket and $1,135 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?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Melbourne?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between London and Melbourne.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Melbourne are China Southern and China Eastern. With an average price for the route of $1,741 and an overall rating of 7.4, China Southern is the most popular choice. China Eastern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,400 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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