Can I fly direct from Melbourne to London?

Direct flights from Melbourne to London are not common. Historically, only about 0.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers observed is 2. Travelers should anticipate at least one stopover when planning their journey between these two cities, as direct options are infrequent.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to London?

The direct flight from Melbourne to London typically takes approximately 24 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 16,850 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally have a median duration of 26 hours and 30 minutes. The median flight time for direct routes is 1450 minutes, while flights with a single stopover average 1590 minutes.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Melbourne to London?

Historically, good prices on flights from Melbourne to London have been frequent. This route is classified as one that consistently offers favorable deals. Travelers can typically find good value when planning their trips between these two cities. This trend has been observed across the trailing quarter.

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2026-11-10 – 2026-11-27
MEL - London
90% AI deal score
A$1,583
A$1,268
Round trip
2026-09-06 – 2026-09-10
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A$2,121
A$1,269
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A$1,598
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A$1,619
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Melbourne to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to London

Only 1% of recent fares from Melbourne to London were classified as a good price, indicating that finding particularly cheap flights from Melbourne to London can be challenging. Right now, fares are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $1375–$2319, with a median of $1797. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to London? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $930. Other cost-effective months include May, with a median fare of $1296, and April, where the median fare is $1308. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Melbourne to London connect at least once, with only 0.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect to make multiple stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Melbourne to London takes about 24h 10m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 16850 km. Given that most itineraries involve connections, the overall travel time reflects the duration of multi-stop journeys.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to London

Regular price: A$1,510 - A$2,320

Prices for flights from Melbourne to London are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Melbourne to London typically range from 1,510 AUD to 2,320 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1,268 AUD with Shenzhen Airlines for travel from Nov 17-Nov 27.

now A$1,268

Low A$1,510

High A$2,320

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to London

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to London is February, with a median price of $1408. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2336. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,408

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,336

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to London

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to London

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - London

Melbourne (AVV) - London (LHR)

A$2,265

A$5,399

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - London

Melbourne (AVV) - London (LHR)

A$2,274

A$5,441

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - London

Melbourne (AVV) - London (LHR)

A$2,274

A$5,399

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

A$2,437

A$3,343

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - London

Melbourne (AVV) - London (LHR)

A$2,072

A$4,837

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - London

Melbourne (AVV) - London (LHR)

A$2,294

A$5,399

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to London

13 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 27

A$2,932 → A$1,856

37%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

A$2,541 → A$1,468

42%

24 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 27

A$2,557 → A$1,516

41%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

A$2,700 → A$1,667

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to London

Melbourne - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to London are below the typical level, with a median price of $1797.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $930.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 24h 10m

The median flight time for this route is 24h 10m for nonstop flights and 31h 50m for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink offers direct flights from Melbourne to London, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to London are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to London.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,347

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

London Heathrow is a major international airport, offering extensive connections to London and beyond.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,245

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub and a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by direct train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,526

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

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Best Elite deals to London

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From MEL

Elite

Oct 11

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$3,067

$2,162

Save $905

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 05

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$3,079

$2,208

Save $871

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 19

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$3,080

$2,208

Save $872

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 16

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$3,063

$2,249

Save $814

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 16

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$3,066

$2,249

Save $817

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 18

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$3,068

$2,265

Save $803

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 13

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$3,066

$2,265

Save $801

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 15

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$3,087

$2,265

Save $822

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Sep 15

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$7,165

$5,175

Save $1,990

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 16

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$7,391

$5,326

Save $2,065

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 16

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$7,463

$5,326

Save $2,137

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 13

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,085

$2,296

Save $789

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to London is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1612. Prices tend to be higher outside this window, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $1920, and those booked 28-59 days out averaging $1974. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show an average price of $1879, indicating that planning within the recommended window can lead to savings.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to London is considered to be $1375 or less. The median price for this route has been $1797. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $2319 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $1375 threshold.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Melbourne to London, with a median price of $930. Other months that typically present lower prices include May, with a median of $1296, and April, with a median of $1308. These figures are considerably lower than the annual median price of $1797 for this route. Travelers looking for more affordable options should consider these months for their journeys.

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Melbourne to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to London

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to London

Regular price: A$1,510 - A$2,320

Prices for flights from Melbourne to London are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Melbourne to London typically range from 1,510 AUD to 2,320 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1,268 AUD with Shenzhen Airlines for travel from Nov 17-Nov 27.

now A$1,268

Low A$1,510

High A$2,320

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to London

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,408

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,336

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to London

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to London

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - London

Melbourne (AVV) - London (LHR)

A$2,265

A$5,399

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - London

Melbourne (AVV) - London (LHR)

A$2,274

A$5,441

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - London

Melbourne (AVV) - London (LHR)

A$2,274

A$5,399

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

A$2,437

A$3,343

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - London

Melbourne (AVV) - London (LHR)

A$2,072

A$4,837

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - London

Melbourne (AVV) - London (LHR)

A$2,294

A$5,399

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to London

13 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 27

A$2,932 → A$1,856

37%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

A$2,541 → A$1,468

42%

24 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 27

A$2,557 → A$1,516

41%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

A$2,700 → A$1,667

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to London

Melbourne - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to London are below the typical level, with a median price of $1797.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $930.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 24h 10m

The median flight time for this route is 24h 10m for nonstop flights and 31h 50m for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink offers direct flights from Melbourne to London, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to London are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to London.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,347

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

London Heathrow is a major international airport, offering extensive connections to London and beyond.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,245

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub and a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,085

$2,296

Save $789

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to London

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to London

Melbourne to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to London

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to London

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to London

Direct flights from Melbourne to London

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to London

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to London

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to London

Melbourne - London route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Median flight time is 24h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

Oct 11

Nov 05

Nov 19

Oct 16

Oct 16

Oct 18

Oct 13

Nov 15

Sep 15

Oct 16

Oct 16

Nov 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy Melbourne to London tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Melbourne to London?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to London?

Can I fly direct from Melbourne to London?

How long is the flight from Melbourne to London?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Melbourne to London?

Related routes

More routes from Melbourne

Flights to London from other cities

Melbourne to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to London

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to London

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to London

Direct flights from Melbourne to London

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to London

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to London

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to London

Melbourne - London route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Median flight time is 24h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

Oct 11

Nov 05

Nov 19

Oct 16

Oct 16

Oct 18

Oct 13

Nov 15

Sep 15

Oct 16

Oct 16

Nov 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy Melbourne to London tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Melbourne to London?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to London?