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Find cheap flights from London to Melbourne from C$ 745

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from London to Melbourne departing on 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals 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.
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9:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.LHR-MEL
35h 00m1 stop
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.MEL-LHR
36h 30m1 stop
C$ 1,351Air India
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Mon, 9 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
10:00 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.LHR-MEL
27h 45m1 stop
9:35 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.MEL-LHR
27h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,368China Airlines
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Mon, 9 Sep - Fri, 27 Sep
5:10 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.LHR-MEL
27h 45m2 stops
3:35 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.MEL-LHR
27h 30m2 stops
C$ 1,399SWISS
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Thu, 24 Oct - Fri, 1 Nov
5:30 p.m. - 5:55 a.m.LHR-MEL
27h 25m2 stops
2:25 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.MEL-LHR
27h 15m2 stops
C$ 1,413Lufthansa
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Sat, 21 Sep - Thu, 3 Oct
5:10 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.LHR-MEL
27h 45m2 stops
12:35 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.MEL-LHR
42h 30m2 stops
C$ 1,428SWISS
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Thu, 24 Oct - Fri, 8 Nov
6:40 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.LHR-MEL
26h 15m2 stops
4:40 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.MEL-LHR
26h 25m2 stops
C$ 1,461
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Thu, 17 Oct - Wed, 30 Oct
6:35 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.LHR-MEL
28h 05m2 stops
9:20 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.MEL-LHR
26h 45m2 stops
C$ 1,462Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 10 Sep - Wed, 25 Sep
10:25 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.LHR-MEL
36h 15m2 stops
9:20 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.MEL-LHR
26h 45m2 stops
C$ 1,464Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 5 Sep - Wed, 18 Sep
6:40 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.LHR-MEL
26h 15m2 stops
4:40 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.MEL-LHR
26h 25m2 stops
C$ 1,467
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Thu, 10 Oct - Mon, 11 Nov
5:30 p.m. - 5:55 a.m.LHR-MEL
27h 25m2 stops
2:25 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.MEL-LHR
27h 15m2 stops
C$ 1,506Lufthansa
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Sat, 21 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct

Flights from London to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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 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 May, where tickets cost C$ 1,628 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 2,425 and C$ 2,377 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Melbourne from London were found on Air India (C$ 745) and Etihad Airways (C$ 886), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Air India (C$ 1,351) and China Airlines (C$ 1,368).

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

C$ 745
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flight from London to Melbourne

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport was C$ 543 for a one-way ticket and C$ 985 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Melbourne?

    On your way to Melbourne, you’ll fly out from London Heathrow. You’ll be landing 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?

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

  • 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 travellers 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.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Melbourne

  • 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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Book cheap flights from London to Melbourne

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/8Tue
1 stopAir India
35h 45mLHR-MEL
C$ 745
13/9Fri
1 stopAir India
35h 00mLHR-MEL
C$ 781
1/6Sat
1 stopEtihad Airways
22h 50mLHR-MEL
C$ 886
14/6Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
41h 30mLHR-MEL
C$ 888
14/10Mon
1 stopChina Airlines
27h 45mLHR-MEL
C$ 907
23/9Mon
1 stopChina Airlines
27h 45mLHR-MEL
C$ 910
9/5Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
22h 30mLHR-MEL
C$ 949
29/6Sat
2 stops
45h 10mLHR-MEL
C$ 958
30/6Sun
2 stops
39h 30mLHR-MEL
C$ 1,000
9/7Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
22h 30mLHR-MEL
C$ 1,798

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Last minute flights from London to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from London to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/5Fri
multi-stopEtihad Airways
35h 25mLHR-MEL
15/5Wed
multi-stopEtihad Airways
27h 05mMEL-LHR
C$ 1,584
2/5Thu
multi-stop
27h 00mLHR-MEL
15/5Wed
multi-stop
27h 15mMEL-LHR
C$ 1,697
4/5Sat
multi-stopFinnair
27h 05mLHR-MEL
18/5Sat
multi-stopFinnair
30h 05mMEL-LHR
C$ 5,420
2/5Thu
multi-stopKLM
27h 20mLHR-MEL
16/5Thu
multi-stopKLM
28h 15mMEL-LHR
C$ 5,446
1/5Wed
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
23h 15mLHR-MEL
9/6Sun
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
26h 05mMEL-LHR
C$ 12,089

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London - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

London (LHR)United Kingdom

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Cabin classes:

C$ 3,484

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