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London to Melbourne Flight Information

The approximate distance between London and Melbourne is 16,894.06km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is November.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 655
Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines LON-MEL 31h 5m · 1 stop Wed, Aug 26
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Cheapest return
AU$ 988
Shenzhen Airlines Shenzhen Airlines LON-MEL 28h 55m · 2 stops Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
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Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines Cheapest · From AU$ 655 Thai Airways Thai Airways Most booked
Best time to book
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
16,894.06km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest flights from London to Melbourne in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at AU$ 655, and return tickets start at AU$ 988.

      • LHR 22:05
        28h 55m
        1 stop
        MEL 13:00
        London - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Shenzhen Airlines
        MEL 22:20
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        LHR 19:50
        Melbourne - London | Sun, Oct 18 | Shenzhen Airlines
        AU$ 988 AU$ 1,626
        39% off
        39% off
        AU$ 1,626 AU$ 988
      • LHR 22:05
        28h 55m
        1 stop
        MEL 12:00
        London - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Shenzhen Airlines
        MEL 21:20
        31h 40m
        1 stop
        LHR 20:00
        Melbourne - London | Tue, Sep 15 | Shenzhen Airlines
        AU$ 989 AU$ 1,626
        39% off
        39% off
        AU$ 1,626 AU$ 989
      • LHR 22:00
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:05
        London - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 26 | Hainan Airlines
        MEL 19:45
        32h 45m
        1 stop
        LHR 19:30
        Melbourne - London | Tue, Sep 1 | Hainan Airlines
        AU$ 1,103 AU$ 1,626
        32% off
        32% off
        AU$ 1,626 AU$ 1,103
      • LHR 22:00
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:05
        London - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Hainan Airlines
        MEL 19:45
        32h 45m
        1 stop
        LHR 19:30
        Melbourne - London | Sun, Sep 6 | Hainan Airlines
        AU$ 1,165
        28% off
        AU$ 1,626 AU$ 1,165
      • LHR 22:00
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:05
        London - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Hainan Airlines
        MEL 19:45
        32h 45m
        1 stop
        LHR 19:30
        Melbourne - London | Sun, Sep 13 | Hainan Airlines
        AU$ 1,165
        28% off
        AU$ 1,626 AU$ 1,165
      • LHR 22:00
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:05
        London - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Hainan Airlines
        MEL 19:45
        32h 45m
        1 stop
        LHR 19:30
        Melbourne - London | Sun, Sep 13 | Hainan Airlines
        AU$ 1,175
        28% off
        AU$ 1,626 AU$ 1,175
      • LHR 22:00
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:05
        London - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 2 | Hainan Airlines
        MEL 19:45
        32h 45m
        1 stop
        LHR 19:30
        Melbourne - London | Tue, Sep 8 | Hainan Airlines
        AU$ 1,185
        27% off
        AU$ 1,626 AU$ 1,185
      • LGW 22:00
        29h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 12:40
        London - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 8 | China Eastern Airlines
        MEL 11:00
        41h 10m
        1 stop
        LGW 19:10
        Melbourne - London | Sun, Sep 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 1,220
        25% off
        AU$ 1,626 AU$ 1,220
      • LGW 21:55
        29h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL 12:40
        London - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        MEL 11:00
        41h 10m
        1 stop
        LGW 19:10
        Melbourne - London | Mon, Sep 7 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 1,225
        25% off
        AU$ 1,626 AU$ 1,225
      • LGW 22:00
        26h
        1 stop
        MEL 09:00
        London - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 26 | China Eastern Airlines
        MEL 21:30
        30h 40m
        1 stop
        LGW 19:10
        Melbourne - London | Tue, Sep 1 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 1,252
        23% off
        AU$ 1,626 AU$ 1,252
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        London - Melbourne | Tue, Aug 18 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        LON 16:00
        Melbourne - London | Thu, Aug 20 | Normal Airline
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      • LHR 22:00
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:05
        London - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 26 | Hainan Airlines
        AU$ 655 AU$ 873
        25% off
        25% off
        AU$ 873 AU$ 655
      • LHR 22:00
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:05
        London - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Hainan Airlines
        AU$ 655 AU$ 873
        25% off
        25% off
        AU$ 873 AU$ 655
      • LHR 22:00
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:05
        London - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Hainan Airlines
        AU$ 655 AU$ 873
        25% off
        25% off
        AU$ 873 AU$ 655
      • LGW 20:25
        33h
        1 stop
        MEL 14:25
        London - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 26 | Air China
        AU$ 664
        24% off
        AU$ 873 AU$ 664
      • LGW 20:20
        33h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:25
        London - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 14 | Air China
        AU$ 664
        24% off
        AU$ 873 AU$ 664
      • LGW 20:25
        33h
        1 stop
        MEL 14:25
        London - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 2 | Air China
        AU$ 664
        24% off
        AU$ 873 AU$ 664
      • LGW 20:20
        33h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:25
        London - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 24 | Air China
        AU$ 667
        24% off
        AU$ 873 AU$ 667
      • LGW 12:35
        40h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:25
        London - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 31 | Air China
        AU$ 672
        23% off
        AU$ 873 AU$ 672
      • LGW 12:35
        40h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:25
        London - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Air China
        AU$ 672
        23% off
        AU$ 873 AU$ 672
      • LGW 12:35
        40h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:25
        London - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Air China
        AU$ 672
        23% off
        AU$ 873 AU$ 672
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        London - Melbourne | Tue, Aug 18 | Normal Airline
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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from London to Melbourne

Choose from 20 carriers that fly from London to Melbourne, including Thai Airways, China Eastern Airlines, and Royal Brunei Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Hainan Airlines.
Thai Airways logo Thai Airways
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Royal Brunei Airlines logo Royal Brunei Airlines
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore Airlines
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines logo Scandinavian Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Emirates logo Emirates
easyJet logo easyJet
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Air China logo Air China
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Vietnam Airlines logo Vietnam Airlines
Scoot logo Scoot
Turkmenistan logo Turkmenistan
Aer Lingus logo Aer Lingus
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from London to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from London to Melbourne?

Average price of one-way flights from London to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from London to Melbourne is September, with an average price of AU$ 959. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically July, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,793.

AU$ 1,793
AU$ 1,376
AU$ 959
AU$ 542
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 1,176
    Aug
  • AU$ 959
    Sep
  • AU$ 1,060
    Oct
  • AU$ 1,043
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,069
    Dec
  • AU$ 1,165
    Jan
  • AU$ 1,153
    Feb
  • AU$ 1,209
    Mar
  • AU$ 1,155
    Apr
  • AU$ 1,039
    May
  • AU$ 1,062
    Jun
  • AU$ 1,793
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from London to Melbourne?

Average price of round-trip flights from London to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from London to Melbourne are found during May, with an average price of AU$ 1,748. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to AU$ 2,369.

AU$ 2,369
AU$ 2,059
AU$ 1,748
AU$ 1,438
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 2,369
    Aug
  • AU$ 1,823
    Sep
  • AU$ 1,978
    Oct
  • AU$ 1,863
    Nov
  • AU$ 2,222
    Dec
  • AU$ 1,974
    Jan
  • AU$ 1,871
    Feb
  • AU$ 2,037
    Mar
  • AU$ 2,112
    Apr
  • AU$ 1,748
    May
  • AU$ 1,996
    Jun
  • AU$ 2,259
    Jul

What's the cheapest day to fly from London to Melbourne?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from London to Melbourne on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from London to Melbourne is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 1,495
AU$ 1,352
AU$ 1,208
AU$ 1,065
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 1,248
    Mon
  • AU$ 1,325
    Tue
  • AU$ 1,208
    Wed
  • AU$ 1,359
    Thu
  • AU$ 1,493
    Fri
  • AU$ 1,495
    Sat
  • AU$ 1,356
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London (LON) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 655 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LHR to MEL on Wed, Aug 26), while Shenzhen Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 988 departing on Wed, Oct 14 and returning on Sun, Oct 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: easyJet Qatar Airways Scandinavian Airlines Turkmenistan Airlines Aer Lingus Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from London to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Aug 26, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 655.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Hainan Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Melbourne is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Melbourne on August 26, 2026 with Hainan Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 656.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (LHR-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and London is 10h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from London to Melbourne is AU$ 1,542. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter London and Melbourne, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • AirAsia X Berhad, Ryanair and easyJetare the most popular budget airlines flying from London to Melbourne. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

London to Melbourne by air

If you are travelling from London to Melbourne by air or looking for London to Melbourne flights, you have come to the right place. Start your search for airfares by giving the travelling date above, or continue reading to find out more about the journey, airlines, flight times, schedules, how to find cheap tickets, and much more.

London to Melbourne airfares

London to Melbourne airfares fluctuate significantly over time. The flight price is impacted by a variety of factors, including demand, travel dates and times, seat availability, and the pricing strategies of different airlines. Additionally, the fares may vary depending on the travel class you select, such as first class, business class, or economy class.

How to find cheap flights from London to Melbourne

Securing the most affordable deals on flights from London to Melbourne requires a combination of flexibility, persistence, and a sprinkle of luck. To assist you in obtaining the best prices, here are some helpful tips:

  • 1. Embrace flexibility with your travel dates and times: Airfares tend to be more budget-friendly during early mornings, late evenings, and weekdays.
  • 2. Remain open to alternative airports: Exploring nearby airports can often lead to surprisingly lower fares.
  • 3. Consider booking separate airlines for outbound and inbound flights: Opting for two one-way tickets instead of a round-trip ticket may potentially offer cost savings.
  • 4. Explore the option of booking a connection flight from London to Melbourne: Connecting flights can sometimes be more economical than direct ones.
  • 5. Keep an eye out for last-minute flight deals: Sometimes, spontaneous travel plans can lead to fantastic bargains.

Airlines from London to Melbourne

While there isn't a direct flight available from London to Melbourne, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia provides a convenient solution with connecting flights. This allows passengers to seamlessly travel from London to Melbourne through these well-connected airports.

London to Melbourne flight time

The non-stop London to Melbourne flight is not available, the travel time from London to Melbourne can fluctuate due to the inclusion of connecting flights and layovers. It is crucial to take into account that the duration of the layover can be influenced by factors such as the necessity to retrieve baggage at the connecting airport and whether the connecting flights depart from the same or different airports. These variables can affect the overall travel duration, potentially resulting in deviations from the estimated timeframe. To obtain precise information, it is advisable to verify the flight details on the booking page.

Everything you need to know about London airport

London is served by multiple airports. One of the most prominent is London Heathrow Airport, boasting several terminals that cater to domestic and international flights. Located in Hillingdon, West London, Heathrow Airport offers excellent connectivity to the city and beyond through various modes of public transport. Passengers can conveniently access the airport by train, with the Heathrow Express providing a swift connection to central London. Additionally, the London Underground's Piccadilly Line serves all terminals, ensuring easy transportation for travelers. Buses and taxis are also readily available for efficient transfers to and from the airport.

Arriving at Melbourne airport

Melbourne Airport, also known as Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is the primary international airport serving Melbourne, Australia. It operates from four terminals, each offering a range of amenities including shopping, dining, and currency exchange services. The airport serves numerous domestic and international flight routes, connecting Melbourne to destinations worldwide. Traveling between the airport and the city center is convenient, with options such as taxis, SkyBus shuttles, and public transportation readily available. The distance between the airport and the city center is approximately 23 kilometers, and the journey typically takes around 25-30 minutes by car or 30-45 minutes by public transportation.

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Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from London toMelbourne

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from London to Melbourne?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from London to Melbourne on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, China Southern Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from London to Melbourne, with an average price of AU$ 1,314.

AU$ 1,099
AU$ 1,314
AU$ 1,529
AU$ 1,744
AU$ 1,959
China Southern Airlines
AU$ 1,314
China Southern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 1,418
China Eastern Airlines
Air India
AU$ 1,525
Air India
Malaysia Airlines
AU$ 1,697
Malaysia Airlines
Thai Airways
AU$ 1,948
Thai Airways
Qatar Airways
AU$ 1,959
Qatar Airways

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