What to know about flights from Melbourne to London?

The distance between Melbourne and London is approximately 16,894.06 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
$394
Xiamen Airlines Xiamen Airlines MEL-LON 28h 50m · 1 stop Fri, Nov 6
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Cheapest round-trip
$835
Air India Air India MEL-LON 30h · 2 stops Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3
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When to travel
February
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
16,894.06 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne to London over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $394 and round-trip from $835. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to London are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airlines are the most popular for Melbourne to London flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to London are China Eastern Airlines, Air India, and China Southern Airlines, among 5 carriers on this route. Xiamen Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Air India logo Air India
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to London according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Melbourne to London

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne to London?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to London is February, with an average price of $501; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to $892.

$892
$697
$501
$306
    Cheapest
  • $622
    Oct
  • $676
    Nov
  • $892
    Dec
  • $548
    Jan
  • $501
    Feb
  • $658
    Mar
  • $792
    Apr
  • $694
    May
  • $781
    Jun
  • $599
    Jul
  • $584
    Aug
  • $674
    Sep

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Melbourne to London?

Average price of round-trip flights from Melbourne to London 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 Melbourne to London are found during February, with an average price of $1,092. Conversely, the highest prices are found during April, with an average price of up to $1,835.

$1,835
$1,464
$1,092
$721
    Cheapest
  • $1,116
    Oct
  • $1,147
    Nov
  • $1,806
    Dec
  • $1,239
    Jan
  • $1,092
    Feb
  • $1,575
    Mar
  • $1,835
    Apr
  • $1,366
    May
  • $1,426
    Jun
  • $1,300
    Jul
  • $1,210
    Aug
  • $1,377
    Sep

When is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to London during Veterans Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Melbourne to London during Veterans Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Veterans Day is scheduled for Nov 11. The cheapest flights from Melbourne to London are available on Nov 7, with fares starting at $448.

$506
$477
$448
$419
  • $448
    7
    Nov
  • $469
    8
  • $487
    9
  • $506
    10
  • $454
    11
  • $454
    12
  • $469
    13

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to London (MEL-LON)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Xiamen Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $394 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MEL to LHR on Fri, Nov 6), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $835 departing on Wed, Oct 28 and returning on Tue, Nov 3.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Melbourne to London, including: China Eastern Airlines Air India China Southern Airlines Qatar Airways Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users 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 Melbourne to London 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 Melbourne to London, 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 Fri, Nov 6, with one-way flights priced at just $394.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qantas Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for London travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to London is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to London on October 27, 2026 with Xiamen Airlines, with prices starting at $845.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in London: Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London City Airport (LCY), London Luton Airport (LTN), London Stansted Airport (STN), and London Southend Airport (SEN). Flights from Melbourne Airport to Heathrow Airport (MEL-LHR) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between London and Melbourne is 10h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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 Melbourne to London is $908. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Melbourne to London is $2,654. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Melbourne and London, 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.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne to London. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
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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.