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November 5 - November 19

Cheapest

Best

MEL - London

$1,409

$865

Round trip

October 7 - October 13

MLB - London

$1,112

$868

Round trip

November 1 - November 19

MEL - London

$1,322

$874

Round trip

October 7 - October 12

MLB - London

$1,128

$918

Round trip

October 8 - October 13

MLB - London

$1,128

$918

Round trip

November 10 - November 24

Best

MEL - London

$1,340

$951

Round trip

November 2 - November 11

MLB - London

$1,089

$955

Round trip

November 12 - November 24

MEL - London

$1,323

$957

Round trip

August 23 - September 11

Earliest

MLB - London

$1,028

$957

Round trip

August 23 - September 15

Earliest

MLB - London

$1,021

$957

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Melbourne to London

For cheap flights from Melbourne to London, fares typically range from $1309–$2341, with a median of $1803. Right now, prices are near the typical level for this route. Only about 4% of recent fares from Melbourne to London were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value may require careful timing. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to monitor price fluctuations.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to London, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $930. Following February, May offers a median fare of $1296, and April is also a relatively inexpensive option at a median of $1308. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this long-haul route.

A typical journey from Melbourne to London takes approximately 51h 25m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the common travel experience for this route. The extensive travel time is characteristic of the significant distance between these two major cities.

The route from Melbourne to London covers a substantial distance of 16850 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This considerable distance means that most itineraries connect at least once, with a typical connecting itinerary involving 2 stopovers. Only a very small fraction, about 0.1%, of recent fares are for direct flights from Melbourne to London, making connecting flights the standard for this route.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to London

Regular price: $1,278 - $2,239

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

The regular price range for this route is between $1278 and $2239. The current lowest deal is $865 with Scoot, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 19.

now $865

Low $1,278

High $2,239

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 930 USD. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of 2439 USD. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $930

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,439

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Direct flights from Melbourne to London

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to London

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LGW)

Air China

$1,374

$962

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MLB - London

Melbourne (MLB) - London (LHR)

$1,021

$962

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MLB - London

Melbourne (MLB) - London (LHR)

$1,030

$962

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MLB - London

Melbourne (MLB) - London (LHR)

$1,030

$962

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MLB - London

Melbourne (MLB) - London (LHR)

$1,030

$962

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MLB - London

Melbourne (MLB) - London (LHR)

$1,028

$957

One-way

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

25 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 30

$1,870 → $1,180

37%

26 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 27

$1,864 → $1,177

37%

29 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 30

$1,864 → $1,178

37%

24 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 27

$1,864 → $1,179

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to London

Melbourne - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to London are near the typical level of $1803.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 51h 25m on average

Flights from Melbourne to London typically take 51h 25m, with 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 0.1% of recent deals are direct, making connecting flights dominant for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one of the airlines that offers direct flights from Melbourne to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Melbourne to London appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$865

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for flights from Melbourne to London.

📍 ~55 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1194

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

London Heathrow Airport is a major international airport serving London, England.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$868

Gatwick (LGW)

London Gatwick Airport is a significant international airport located south of Central London.

📍 ~39 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$899

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is a convenient option for travelers seeking proximity to the city center.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1409

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport serves as an alternative for flights to the London area.

📍 ~59 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1448

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is an international airport located northeast of Central London.

📍 ~51 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$951

Luton (LTN)

London Luton Airport is an international airport located north of Central London.

📍 ~45 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1049

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport offers a wide variety of long-haul and short-haul destinations as an alternative to London.

📍 ~150 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1064

Southampton (SOU)

Southampton Airport is a closer alternative with a small terminal for faster processes, but has a limited route network.

📍 ~110 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1497

Bristol (BRS)

Bristol Airport provides a large selection of low-cost carrier routes across Europe.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by coach or rail with bus transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$1409

East Midlands (EMA)

East Midlands Airport has a strong presence of budget airlines offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by car, public transport less direct)

💸 Flights from ~$1260

Bournemouth (BOH)

Bournemouth Airport is an option for travelers in South West London, offering a less crowded environment.

📍 ~150 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1588

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Aug 18

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$2,297

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$3,126

$2,355

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$15,914

$12,362

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$13,937

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$2,208

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$2,208

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$2,208

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$2,208

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$2,522

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$2,522

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London, United Kingdom

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$3,037

$2,534

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90% AI deal score

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$2,535

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90% AI deal score

$3,035

$2,540

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London, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,042

$2,548

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$2,548

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$2,548

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London, United Kingdom

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$3,038

$2,548

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$2,548

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London, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,030

$2,548

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$2,548

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$2,548

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$2,548

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London, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,062

$2,548

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London, United Kingdom

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$3,061

$2,548

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London, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,067

$2,548

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London, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,112

$2,548

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London, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,038

$2,548

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London, United Kingdom

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$3,037

$2,548

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London, United Kingdom

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$16,677

$13,931

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London, United Kingdom

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$16,572

$13,934

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London, United Kingdom

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$3,058

$2,645

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London, United Kingdom

89% AI deal score

$3,058

$2,650

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London, United Kingdom

89% AI deal score

$3,051

$2,650

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London, United Kingdom

89% AI deal score

$3,050

$2,658

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London, United Kingdom

89% AI deal score

$3,055

$2,659

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London, United Kingdom

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$3,060

$2,659

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London, United Kingdom

89% AI deal score

$3,113

$2,694

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London, United Kingdom

89% AI deal score

$3,117

$2,717

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$2,717

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London, United Kingdom

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$2,718

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London, United Kingdom

88% AI deal score

$7,696

$5,720

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London, United Kingdom

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$5,567

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London, United Kingdom

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$7,356

$5,658

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London, United Kingdom

84% AI deal score

$16,488

$13,931

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London, United Kingdom

84% AI deal score

$17,737

$15,604

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London, United Kingdom

83% AI deal score

$7,232

$5,628

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83% AI deal score

$7,350

$5,658

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London, United Kingdom

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$7,232

$5,658

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$7,284

$5,678

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$5,678

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$6,201

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83% AI deal score

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$15,794

$13,931

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$15,941

$13,931

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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 was around $1612. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1879. Similarly, booking more than 60 days in advance also saw higher average prices, at approximately $1982.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to London is considered to be $1309 or less. The median price for this route was $1803. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $2341 or less. This threshold helps travelers identify competitive fares for their journey.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Melbourne to London, with a median price of $930. Other affordable months include May, with a median price of $1296, and April, with a median price of $1308. These months tend to be less expensive compared to the annual median price of $1803 for this route.

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