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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

Mon, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 6
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 6:40 pmMEL-LHR
40h 40m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
9:00 pm - 2:05 pmLHR-MEL
30h 05m1 stop
$910China Eastern
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Thu, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 21
China Eastern Logo
11:00 am - 6:40 pmMEL-LHR
40h 40m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
9:20 pm - 12:40 pmLHR-MEL
30h 20m1 stop
$930China Eastern
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Sun, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 29
Air China Logo
8:00 pm - 8:30 pmMEL-LHR
33h 30m1 stop
Air China Logo
10:40 pm - 2:35 pmLHR-MEL
30h 55m1 stop
$931Air China
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 25
Lufthansa Logo
10:35 am - 8:05 amMEL-LHR
32h 30m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
11:10 am - 5:45 amLHR-MEL
31h 35m2 stops
$949Lufthansa
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Wed, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 13
Air China Logo
8:00 pm - 8:30 pmMEL-LHR
33h 30m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:25 pm - 2:35 pmLHR-MEL
33h 10m1 stop
$967Air China
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 25
Lufthansa Logo
10:35 am - 8:45 amMEL-LHR
33h 10m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
7:40 am - 5:45 amLHR-MEL
35h 05m2 stops
$970Lufthansa
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Dec 2
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:45 am - 3:15 pmMEL-LHR
24h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 am - 11:00 pmLHR-MEL
25h 00m1 stop
$997Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Oct 22 - Thu, Nov 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:45 am - 6:15 pmMEL-LHR
27h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 am - 11:00 pmLHR-MEL
25h 00m1 stop
$1,019Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 21
Etihad Airways Logo
5:00 am - 6:45 pmMEL-LHR
22h 45m1 stop
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2:45 pm - 3:10 amLHR-MEL
27h 25m1 stop
$1,047Etihad Airways
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Sun, Aug 10 - Sun, Sep 7
Etihad Airways Logo
5:00 am - 6:45 pmMEL-LHR
22h 45m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
8:55 pm - 3:10 amLHR-MEL
21h 15m1 stop
$1,063Etihad Airways
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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.

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

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 October, where tickets cost $1,010 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,641 and $1,344 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$426
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% 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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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 $426 for a one-way ticket and $910 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?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to London?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and London, with Star Alliance 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 $1,444 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 4 airlines serving from Melbourne to London

 
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8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1319 reviews
7.7Food
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
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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.

8.0 ExcellentWee Keng, Jun 2025SIN - HND
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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

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

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.

They ran out of food and were offering random food to passengers.

Flight was delayed at the last minute for six hours. Instead of delaying it to a normal hour, they moved it to 10 pm to essentially make it a redeye. There was no compensation or benefit offered for this inconvenience. Once on the plane, Inpaid for WiFi twice with both times it not working because of a “weak WiFi signal”, according to the flight attendants. They also chose the farther possible gates in both airports from the entrance/exit, even though they were one of the few active flights left so late in the evening. Overall it was pretty horrible.

I had high expectations but met with a below average experience. I hope the Airline will take a notice and improve.

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

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.

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.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

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