Can I fly direct from Melbourne to London?

Direct flights from Melbourne to London are available, though they represent a small portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 0.1% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that most journeys between these two cities involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to London?

The direct flight from Melbourne to London typically takes around 24 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 16850 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a longer duration, with a median travel time of 26 hours and 30 minutes. The median direct flight duration is 1450 minutes, while flights with one stop 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 with consistent availability of favorable fares. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when planning their journey between these two cities. The frequency of good prices suggests opportunities for savings.

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MEL - London
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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 significantly below the typical level. Over the last 90 days, prices for this route typically range from $1375–$2319, with a median of $1797. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to London? The data shows 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. Only 0.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Melbourne to London. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

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 total travel time can vary significantly.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to London

Regular price: A$1,669 - A$2,257

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to London is typically between AUD 1669 and AUD 2257. The current lowest deal is AUD 1100 with FlyAsianXpress, for travel from Nov 24-Nov 25.

now A$1,100

Low A$1,669

High A$2,257

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

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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)

China Eastern Airlines

A$2,182

A$1,249

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LGW)

FlyAsianXpress

A$1,678

A$1,139

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LGW)

FlyAsianXpress

A$1,674

A$1,106

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LGW)

FlyAsianXpress

A$1,669

A$1,112

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LGW)

FlyAsianXpress

A$1,687

A$1,135

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LGW)

FlyAsianXpress

A$1,775

A$1,103

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

A$2,699 → A$1,113

59%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

A$2,672 → A$1,112

58%

1 night

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A$2,634 → A$1,119

58%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

A$2,620 → A$1,112

58%

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 cheapest at $1408

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to London, with a median price of $1408.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 24h 10m

The median flight time for this route is 24h 10m, with connecting flights averaging 31h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct deals

QantasLink has offered direct deals for flights from Melbourne to London 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 major international gateway, offering many flight options to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,347

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

London Heathrow Airport offers a convenient arrival point for flights from Melbourne to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,245

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub, offering a wide variety of routes and excellent rail connectivity to London.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,440

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

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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 observed to be $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 travel, showed an average price of $1879.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to London was considered to be $1375. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed. The median price for this route was $1797, while prices in the upper quartile reached $2319. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the good price threshold.

Historically, February has shown the cheapest flights from Melbourne to London, with a median price of $930. May also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $1296. April was another relatively inexpensive month, with a median price of $1308. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $1797 for this route.

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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$1,669 - A$2,257

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to London is typically between AUD 1669 and AUD 2257. The current lowest deal is AUD 1100 with FlyAsianXpress, for travel from Nov 24-Nov 25.

now A$1,100

Low A$1,669

High A$2,257

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to London

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,408

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,336

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