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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
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
12:00 pm - 5:30 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
40h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
7:45 pm - 3:10 pmLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
32h 25m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
$977Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 13
8:45 pm - 4:20 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
30h 35m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
9:40 pm - 9:35 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
24h 55m1 stop Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
$988Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 13
8:45 pm - 7:30 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
32h 45m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
9:40 pm - 9:35 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
24h 55m1 stop Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
$989Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 27
10:30 pm - 5:30 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
9:00 pm - 10:00 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
26h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$992China Eastern
Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Dec 2
10:30 pm - 5:30 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
9:00 pm - 10:00 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
26h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$992China Eastern
Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Dec 2
10:30 pm - 5:30 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
9:00 pm - 10:00 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
26h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$995China Eastern
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 23
1:00 pm - 6:15 amMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
28h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi
8:10 pm - 10:15 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
27h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,540Qantas Airways
Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 18
5:15 am - 6:40 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
22h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
9:05 am - 6:30 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
35h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,550Qantas Airways
Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 17
5:55 am - 7:30 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
22h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
9:25 am - 5:40 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
34h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
$4,247Singapore Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 17
11:35 pm - 7:30 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
28h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
9:25 am - 5:40 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
34h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
$4,561Singapore Airlines
Recent one-way flight deals from Melbourne to London
Sat, Jan 30
10:30 pm - 5:30 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$448China Eastern
Thu, Oct 8
12:00 pm - 6:40 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
40h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$460China Eastern
Fri, Oct 16
12:00 pm - 6:40 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
40h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$461China Eastern
Wed, Oct 21
8:40 pm - 1:45 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
51h 05m2 stops Beijing Capital Chengdu
$462Air China
Wed, Oct 21
12:00 pm - 6:40 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
40h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$462China Eastern
Fri, Oct 16
1:00 pm - 6:35 amMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
51h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$491Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 29
5:20 pm - 12:45 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
28h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$495Etihad Airways
Fri, Oct 30
6:15 am - 6:20 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
23h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
$793Qantas Airways
Mon, Mar 1
10:30 pm - 6:20 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
30h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
$953Qantas Airways
Thu, Sep 17
6:15 am - 5:05 amMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
31h 50m3 stops Adelaide Perth Singapore Changi
$1,406Qantas Airways
Recent last minute flight deals from Melbourne to London
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 11
7:45 pm - 7:30 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
32h 45m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
12:35 pm - 9:35 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
36h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$980Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 11
7:45 pm - 7:30 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
32h 45m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
10:00 pm - 2:05 pmLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
1:30 am - 11:30 amMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
43h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
10:40 pm - 2:25 pmLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
30h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,049Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 19
9:00 am - 6:35 amMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
30h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi
4:50 pm - 5:30 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
27h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,685Qantas Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
5:15 am - 8:15 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
24h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
9:05 am - 5:30 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
35h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,772Qantas Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
5:15 am - 8:15 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
24h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
7:40 pm - 5:30 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
24h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,772Qantas Airways
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Oct 9
5:55 am - 7:30 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
22h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
10:05 pm - 5:40 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
21h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
$5,513Singapore Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Oct 10
5:55 am - 7:30 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
22h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
11:20 am - 5:40 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
32h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
$5,513Singapore Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19
11:00 am - 6:40 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
40h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
9:20 pm - 10:00 amLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
27h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Nanjing Lukou Intl
$6,372China Eastern
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Nov 10
9:30 pm - 6:40 pmMEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
30h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
9:00 pm - 2:05 pmLHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
30h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$6,504China Eastern
Booking Insights
Price, demand and travel trends for Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights
Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport with more confidence.
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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months 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.
February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport at $1,052 round-trip.
December ($1,613) and September ($1,432) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 53% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are prices from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport the cheapest?
Flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 14% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
China Eastern ($991) and Qantas Airways ($1,540) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.
What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
KAYAK data for 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months. Only counts itineraries with the same layover on both legs.
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the most popular layover for the Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport route. 19% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via AUH.
What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Flights via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,111. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
When flying from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport which airport offers the shortest layover?
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) had the shortest average connection time for Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport layovers at 771 minutes over the past 3 months.
Key details for Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights
Low season
February
High season
June
Cheapest flight
$448
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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Your Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight questions, answered
Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.
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.
Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights?
Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights:
• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection
Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).
Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights?
Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class • British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport:
• Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class
How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,111 round-trip via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared to $1,735 for nonstop.
Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport pass through?
One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 19% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 17% of one-stop connections • Singapore Changi (SIN) - 12% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 11% of one-stop connections
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,210 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,371, a difference of $161. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in London Heathrow Airport?
Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Paddington Station, Central London and London Victoria Station. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.
How expensive are last-minute Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights?
Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of $1,273. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
A nonstop flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 10,499 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How are flight prices from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport looking right now?
One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $643.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 23h 20m, compared with 23h 29m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 23h 43m via Dubai Intl (DXB).
What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport and London Heathrow Airport?
London Heathrow Airport is 9 hours behind Melbourne Airport (British Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include: · GREEN MOTION · DRIVALIA · Europcar · Alamo · Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight?
Round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from $1,079 to $1,544, with an average of $1,273 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,079 counts as a good deal.
Your guide to booking Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights
Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $1,210 - about $161 less than Saturday (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 14% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $1,052 round-trip in that month - typically $561 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Haikou Meilan Intl Airport (HAK) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $1,111 round-trip on this route - about $623 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport. - Hilton London Heathrow Airport
If you’re travelling with children and have some time before your flight out of Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL), there is a play area in International Terminal 2, opposite Gate 15B.
Melbourne Tullamarine has a Hidden Disability Program. If you are a traveller with a disability that is not immediately apparent, you can contact the airport ahead of time and receive a lanyard to wear, a sensory map and social stories to make procedures easy to follow.
To get some cash on arrival at London Heathrow (LHR), there are numerous ATMs and currency exchanges available in Arrivals, on Level 0 and 1 of Terminal 5.
If you have an early flight out of Melbourne and need to stay near the airport the night before, there are various airport hotels. For budget travellers, there is ibis budget Melbourne Airport and Ciloms Airport Lodge. For mid-range, Quest Melbourne Airport is within a 10min drive of the airport.
Flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are available from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Avalon Airport Melbourne (AVV), but for connections with less than two stopovers, you should book your flight with Tullamarine Airport as the origin.
Qantas Airways is the only airline offering direct flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow. If you are willing to pay a little more, you can enjoy this direct connection to save time and energy.
Regardless of whether you come from the Geelong area or Melbourne centre, with the SkyBus Express City buses you can conveniently travel to Melbourne Tullamarine and Avalon Airport without the hassle of parking. Tickets for the bus cost approximately A$ 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.
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