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C$ 743 Find cheap flights from London to Melbourne

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)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from London to Melbourne currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from London to Melbourne

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Recent one-way flight deals from London to Melbourne

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Recent last-minute flight deals from London to Melbourne

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The cheapest plane tickets to Melbourne found on KAYAK recently.
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6:40 p.m. - 10:50 a.m.LHR-MEL
29h 10m2 stops
7:25 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.MEL-LHR
55h 55m2 stops
C$ 1,300SWISS
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Mon, 4 Nov - Sun, 10 Nov
5:10 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.LHR-MEL
27h 05m2 stops
3:35 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.MEL-LHR
28h 10m2 stops
C$ 1,319
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Mon, 4 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.LHR-MEL
44h 00m1 stop
8:00 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.MEL-LHR
26h 05m1 stop
C$ 1,350Air India
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Mon, 23 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
5:30 p.m. - 7:25 a.m.LHR-MEL
28h 55m2 stops
2:25 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.MEL-LHR
27h 15m2 stops
C$ 1,420Lufthansa
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Sat, 14 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
10:00 p.m. - 11:45 a.m.LHR-MEL
27h 45m1 stop
10:35 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.MEL-LHR
29h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,429China Airlines
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Mon, 14 Oct - Tue, 29 Oct
10:00 p.m. - 11:45 a.m.LHR-MEL
27h 45m1 stop
10:35 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.MEL-LHR
29h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,436China Airlines
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Mon, 14 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct
5:30 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.LHR-MEL
32h 45m2 stops
3:35 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.MEL-LHR
28h 10m2 stops
C$ 1,440Lufthansa
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Tue, 11 Jun - Mon, 4 Nov
9:45 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.LHR-MEL
35h 45m1 stop
9:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.MEL-LHR
32h 30m1 stop
C$ 1,461Air India
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Tue, 24 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
6:35 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.LHR-MEL
28h 05m2 stops
10:20 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.MEL-LHR
26h 45m2 stops
C$ 1,467Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 24 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
6:35 a.m. - 8:40 p.m.LHR-MEL
28h 05m2 stops
10:50 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.MEL-LHR
27h 10m2 stops
C$ 1,474Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 15 Oct - Wed, 30 Oct
9:45 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.LHR-MEL
35h 45m1 stop
C$ 743Air India
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Tue, 20 Aug
9:45 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.LHR-MEL
35h 45m1 stop
C$ 777Air India
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Fri, 30 Aug
9:50 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.LHR-MEL
34h 30m1 stop
C$ 881Etihad Airways
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Wed, 29 May
9:50 p.m. - 5:05 a.m.LHR-MEL
22h 15m1 stop
C$ 886Etihad Airways
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Thu, 30 May
10:00 p.m. - 11:45 a.m.LHR-MEL
27h 45m1 stop
C$ 947China Airlines
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Mon, 14 Oct
10:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.LHR-MEL
37h 00m2 stops
C$ 1,031
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Sat, 5 Oct
6:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.LHR-MEL
43h 15m2 stops
C$ 1,037China Airlines
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Mon, 14 Oct
10:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.LHR-MEL
37h 00m2 stops
C$ 1,038
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Sat, 5 Oct
9:35 p.m. - 9:10 a.m.LHR-MEL
25h 35m1 stop
C$ 1,067Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 12 Oct
9:35 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.LHR-MEL
36h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,206Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 11 Aug
7:55 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.LHR-MEL
29h 50m1 stop
9:35 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.MEL-LHR
27h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,429China Airlines
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Fri, 17 May - Tue, 4 Jun
7:55 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.LHR-MEL
29h 50m1 stop
9:35 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.MEL-LHR
27h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,563China Airlines
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Fri, 17 May - Sun, 2 Jun
11:00 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.LHR-MEL
23h 15m1 stop
11:30 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.MEL-LHR
26h 05m1 stop
C$ 1,616Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 4 Jun
9:35 p.m. - 8:10 a.m.LHR-MEL
25h 35m1 stop
11:30 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.MEL-LHR
26h 05m1 stop
C$ 1,624Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 27 May
5:50 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.LHR-MEL
28h 40m2 stops
2:25 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.MEL-LHR
27h 15m2 stops
C$ 1,639Lufthansa
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Tue, 21 May - Mon, 3 Jun
5:50 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.LHR-MEL
28h 40m2 stops
2:25 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.MEL-LHR
27h 15m2 stops
C$ 1,699Lufthansa
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Sun, 19 May - Mon, 3 Jun
6:55 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.LHR-MEL
39h 45m2 stops
9:20 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.MEL-LHR
26h 45m2 stops
C$ 1,702Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 27 May
5:50 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.LHR-MEL
28h 40m2 stops
2:25 p.m. - 7:55 a.m.MEL-LHR
26h 30m2 stops
C$ 1,738
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 4 Jun
5:50 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.LHR-MEL
28h 40m2 stops
2:25 p.m. - 7:55 a.m.MEL-LHR
26h 30m2 stops
C$ 1,748
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 11 Jun
6:55 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.LHR-MEL
39h 45m2 stops
9:20 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.MEL-LHR
26h 45m2 stops
C$ 1,899Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Wed, 29 May

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$ 1,332 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 2,252 and C$ 2,090 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 52 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$ 743) and Etihad Airways (C$ 881), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on SWISS (C$ 1,300) and Air India (C$ 1,350).

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

C$ 743
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (21% 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$ 545 for a one-way ticket and C$ 954 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 Airbus A380-800 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 oneworld 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport

  • 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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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$ 743
30/8Fri
1 stopAir India
35h 45mLHR-MEL
C$ 777
29/5Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
34h 30mLHR-MEL
C$ 881
30/5Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
22h 15mLHR-MEL
C$ 886
14/10Mon
1 stopChina Airlines
27h 45mLHR-MEL
C$ 947
5/10Sat
2 stops
37h 00mLHR-MEL
C$ 1,031
14/10Mon
2 stopsChina Airlines
43h 15mLHR-MEL
C$ 1,037
5/10Sat
2 stops
37h 00mLHR-MEL
C$ 1,038
12/10Sat
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
25h 35mLHR-MEL
C$ 1,067
11/8Sun
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
36h 40mLHR-MEL
C$ 1,206

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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.
17/5Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
29h 50mLHR-MEL
4/6Tue
multi-stopChina Airlines
27h 55mMEL-LHR
C$ 1,429
17/5Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
29h 50mLHR-MEL
2/6Sun
multi-stopChina Airlines
27h 55mMEL-LHR
C$ 1,563
20/5Mon
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
23h 15mLHR-MEL
4/6Tue
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
26h 05mMEL-LHR
C$ 1,616
20/5Mon
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
25h 35mLHR-MEL
27/5Mon
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
26h 05mMEL-LHR
C$ 1,624
21/5Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
28h 40mLHR-MEL
3/6Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
27h 15mMEL-LHR
C$ 1,639
19/5Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
28h 40mLHR-MEL
3/6Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
27h 15mMEL-LHR
C$ 1,699
20/5Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
39h 45mLHR-MEL
27/5Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
26h 45mMEL-LHR
C$ 1,702
21/5Tue
multi-stop
28h 40mLHR-MEL
4/6Tue
multi-stop
26h 30mMEL-LHR
C$ 1,738
21/5Tue
multi-stop
28h 40mLHR-MEL
11/6Tue
multi-stop
26h 30mMEL-LHR
C$ 1,748
20/5Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
39h 45mLHR-MEL
29/5Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
26h 45mMEL-LHR
C$ 1,899

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London - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

London (undefined)United Kingdom

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Cabin classes:

C$ 3,460

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