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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to London (MEL-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to London 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 Melbourne to London

Sun, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 21
China Southern Logo
11:25 am - 6:35 pmMEL-LHR
42h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 9:30 pmLHR-MEL
36h 30m1 stop
$882China Southern
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Sun, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 9:55 amMEL-LHR
28h 00m2 stops
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5:45 pm - 6:15 amLHR-MEL
25h 30m2 stops
$892Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Mon, Dec 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 9:55 amMEL-LHR
29h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 3:40 pmLHR-MEL
35h 00m1 stop
$901Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 8:45 amMEL-LHR
26h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 5:45 amLHR-MEL
24h 55m2 stops
$916Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 26
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 6:40 pmMEL-LHR
40h 40m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
9:00 pm - 10:00 amLHR-MEL
26h 00m1 stop
$937China Eastern
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Dec 2
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 6:40 pmMEL-LHR
40h 40m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
9:00 pm - 10:00 amLHR-MEL
26h 00m1 stop
$952China Eastern
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Sun, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 3
Air China Logo
8:15 pm - 5:50 pmMEL-LHR
32h 35m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:25 pm - 3:45 pmLHR-MEL
32h 20m1 stop
$967Air China
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Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 10:25 pmMEL-LHR
34h 30m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 9:00 pmLHR-MEL
35h 25m2 stops
$970Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Mar 9
China Southern Logo
11:25 am - 6:35 pmMEL-LHR
42h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 9:45 amLHR-MEL
24h 45m1 stop
$978China Southern
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Sun, Oct 12 - Mon, Nov 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 8:50 pmMEL-LHR
30h 20m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 8:45 pmLHR-MEL
27h 10m2 stops
$982Turkish Airlines
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Everything you should know

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China Southern
Cheapest • from $882 (round-trip)
Singapore Airlines
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
7 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$882
Overall average: $1,152
China Southern
Sun 11/16Fri 11/21
MEL - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$472
Typical prices: $483-647
Singapore Airlines
Sun 2/1
MEL - LHR • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to London flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to London?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to London. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow 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 Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,050 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,627 and $1,349 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow 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 Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$472
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to London

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

  • Are there long-term parking facilities at Melbourne Tullamarine?

    Yes, there are; for the best prices, book online prior to arrival at the airport. You can book the Value Car Park, which offers a budget option for long-term, open-air parking and includes a free shuttle between the car park and the airport (which runs from 04:00-01:00 daily). Other options are Terminal Parking, which is undercover and has direct access to T1, 2 & 3, or Premium Parking, which is the closest parking to the terminals.

  • Is there arrival assistance at London Heathrow?

    London Heathrow is a big and busy airport; to assist anxious passengers, the airport has put together arrival guides for every terminal, so you can know what to expect, where to go and how things will proceed. The airport also has staff who wear a Helping Hand badge; they can help you and provide tips for each area of the airport.

  • Which airlines fly from Avalon Airport (AVV)?

    Only three airlines fly from Melbourne's Avalon Airport: AirAsia, Jetstar and Citilink. Check-in for both domestic and international flights takes place in the same area. For international flights, after check-in, you exit the building and make your way across the open-air forecourt to the international terminal.

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Melbourne into London Heathrow (LHR)?

    No. Conveniently, Australian passport holders will not need to apply for a visa when flying into Heathrow Airport from Melbourne. Tourists and visitors may enjoy up to a six-month stay without applying for a visa; however, working visitors will need to arrange the appropriate documentation before entering the UK.

  • What’s the fastest way to get to central London from Heathrow?

    When you arrive at Heathrow Airport after your flight from Melbourne, you can reach the city centre by hopping onto The Heathrow Express from Terminals 2, 3 and 5 in the airport. It offers fast trains every 15min direct to Paddington Station and costs about £ 22–25 (A$ 42–48) each way. London Heathrow is also connected with the London Underground, you can conveniently hop on the Piccadilly Underground line that stops at Terminals 2–5. Tickets for the underground cost approximately £ 6 (A$ 11–12) per person and it takes 45–60min to reach the centre.If you would prefer a car transfer, conventional cabs can also be found right outside the Arrivals terminals.

  • Is there a flight from Melbourne to Heathrow that offers Wi-Fi?

    All international overnight flights with major airlines offer Wi-Fi during your trip from Melbourne to Heathrow. You will not have access to Wi-Fi on your domestic connecting flight from Sydney to Melbourne, should you opt for that route, but once you are on the major leg of the trip you can access Wi-Fi from airlines such as Qantas, Virgin, ANE, Singapore Airlines and Qatar – ensuring you stay in touch.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport was $472 for a one-way ticket and $882 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Melbourne to London.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to London?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to London are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,262 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,338 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Melbourne to London.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to London?

    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 London with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and LHR 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 Melbourne to London?

    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 London from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport

  • If you’re travelling with children and have some time before your flight out of Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL), there is a play area in International Terminal 2, opposite Gate 15B.
  • Melbourne Tullamarine has a Hidden Disability Program. If you are a traveller with a disability that is not immediately apparent, you can contact the airport ahead of time and receive a lanyard to wear, a sensory map and social stories to make procedures easy to follow.
  • To get some cash on arrival at London Heathrow (LHR), there are numerous ATMs and currency exchanges available in Arrivals, on Level 0 and 1 of Terminal 5.
  • If you have an early flight out of Melbourne and need to stay near the airport the night before, there are various airport hotels. For budget travellers, there is ibis budget Melbourne Airport and Ciloms Airport Lodge. For mid-range, Quest Melbourne Airport is within a 10min drive of the airport.
  • Flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are available from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Avalon Airport Melbourne (AVV), but for connections with less than two stopovers, you should book your flight with Tullamarine Airport as the origin.
  • Qantas Airways is the only airline offering direct flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow. If you are willing to pay a little more, you can enjoy this direct connection to save time and energy.
  • Regardless of whether you come from the Geelong area or Melbourne centre, with the SkyBus Express City buses you can conveniently travel to Melbourne Tullamarine and Avalon Airport without the hassle of parking. Tickets for the bus cost approximately A$ 20–25 per person.
  • Lay down your head after the long flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow, book in at one of the many airport hotels in London. In Terminal 3, you find the Aerotel in the Arrivals Area, and for a little more luxury you can stay at the Hilton at Terminal 4 or the Sofitel at Terminal 5.
  • The Plaza Premium Lounge inside the International Terminal of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport allows departing passengers of all flight classes to enter. Here you can enjoy a fine-dining restaurant, bar, work areas, and also family-friendly activities.
  • With the T2 Luxury experience at Melbourne Tullamarine, you can spend the time before your flight by shopping tax free at brands like Armani, Furla, and Hugo Boss. And the best thing is you can leave your purchases at the airport and pick them up upon returning.
  • Some flights to London involve a connecting flight from Melbourne to Sydney. Check in online and ensure you are at the airport one hour before take off when flying domestically.
  • Heathrow Airport is the largest of the six London-servicing airports, with the largest selection of amenities and services. Your public transportation choices are more diverse from Heathrow. Budget travellers can take the underground and stop at Piccadilly Circus, King’s Cross St. Pancras or Green Park.
  • Shopping at Heathrow has convenient, stress-free options. You can ‘reserve and collect’ online, book a personal shopper or receive home delivery of shopping. If you prefer go to the shop, in the Terminal 5 you will find the majority of the popular shops.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Melbourne to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to London. 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.
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8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1365 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.0Entertainment
7.7Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

8.0 ExcellentAnthony, Aug 2025BNE - SIN
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Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

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.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

There was a flight attendant named Angela who took care of me because I injured my foot badly right before the flight. Because of the service she provided I will always fly Cathay.

I am Vegetarian also has Gluten free food. However they gave me chicken and fish which is gluten free, but i am a vegetrain and i requested crew Hindu meal vegetarian, they said they will come back. .but they never showed up even i asked 2nd time. They could have compensate. I also request airline industry to have another option Gluten Free for Vegetarin people as well. Because Vegetarin people will have gluen issue...

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

Just want to do a little more clean up so does not smell like urine.

it was a great experience as far as business class.. but I have had better meals and wine on other airlines.. that said.. the price was a great value for what I got in return.. crew made the difference.

Great. Efficient boarding process with the face recognition. Plenty of cabin space for luggage.

As before, my only problem was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arrival at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

The only problem I had was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arriving at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

Better. I took an aisle seat this time. Although the overheard compartment above the seat ahead of me kept opening up during flight.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

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