Cheap flights from London to Melbourne from £440

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1 stop
Wed, Sep 9
London LHRMelbourne MEL
£440
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1 stop
Thu, Sep 10
London LGWMelbourne MEL
£518
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1 stop
Wed, Aug 12
London LHRMelbourne MEL
£615
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1 stop
Wed, Aug 19
London LHRMelbourne MEL
£615
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2 stops
Fri, Aug 14
London LHRMelbourne MEL
£616
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 16
London LHRMelbourne MEL
£694
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1 stop
Wed, Aug 26 – Wed, Sep 9
London LHRMelbourne MEL
£726
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Wed, Aug 26 – Mon, Sep 7
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£726
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Thu, Sep 10 – Fri, Sep 25
London LHRMelbourne MEL
£833
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Fri, Aug 21 – Wed, Sep 2
London LHRMelbourne MEL
£846
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1 stop
Fri, Aug 21 – Wed, Sep 9
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£846
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Fri, Aug 21 – Mon, Sep 7
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£848
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£440

Cheapest round-trip

£726

Average round-trip

£1,093

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qatar Airways

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$18 – $22; adult one-way; return tickets available

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

$22 – $26; adult one-way

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

$55 – $85; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

$40 – $75; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

$80 – $150; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

$50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle type

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
386
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from London to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
QantasQFAQFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February25°C15°C
March23°C14°C
April19°C11°C
May15°C9°C
June13°C7°C
July12°C6°C
August13°C6°C
September16°C7°C
October19°C9°C
November21°C11°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
11%
13°C7°C
4 Jul
26%
12°C10°C
Sunday
28 Jun
16°C7°C
5 Jul
13°C7°C
Monday
29 Jun
26%
14°C11°C
6 Jul
14°C6°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
87%
13°C12°C
7 Jul
15°C7°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
80%
16°C12°C
8 Jul
17%
14°C8°C
Thursday
2 Jul
15°C10°C
9 Jul
19%
14°C9°C
Friday
3 Jul
36%
13°C10°C
10 Jul
30%
14°C8°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London Southend when they travel from London to Melbourne. Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Qantas. London and Melbourne have 386 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Birmingham.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London Southend, London City, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
Which airlines fly between London and Melbourne?
Currently, you can fly between London and Melbourne with Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qantas.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Melbourne?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between London and Melbourne?
Traveling between London and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near London?
There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Melbourne depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Melbourne arrive?
What time do flights between London and Melbourne depart?
What time do flights between London and Melbourne arrive?

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