Can I fly direct from Melbourne to London?

Direct flights from Melbourne to London are available, but they represent a small portion of the total routes, historically accounting for approximately 0.1% of flights. For routes that include stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers. This indicates that most travelers on this route will likely have connecting flights.

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 stopover usually have a median duration of 26 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their journey.

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 regularly sees favorable pricing. Travelers can often find competitive deals when planning their trips.

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2026-11-08 – 2026-11-19
MEL - London
91% AI deal score
A$1,575
A$1,241
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2026-11-11 – 2026-11-25
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A$1,699
A$1,246
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A$1,695
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A$1,693
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A$1,682
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Melbourne to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to London

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to London, right now, fares are below the typical level. Over the past 90 days, only 1% of recent fares from Melbourne to London were classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $1375–$2319, with a median of $1797.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to London? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $930. Other cost-effective options include May, with a median fare of $1296, and April, where the median fare is $1308.

A typical journey from Melbourne to London takes about 24h 10m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights. This route covers a substantial distance of 16,850 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey.

Most itineraries from Melbourne to London involve connections, with only 0.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of travelers, this means planning for at least one stopover, and typically 2 stopovers when connecting. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable flights.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to London

Regular price: A$1,496 - A$2,423

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to London is AUD 1496 to AUD 2423. The current lowest deal is AUD 1243 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Nov 8-Nov 19.

now A$1,243

Low A$1,496

High A$2,423

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Thai Airways International

A$2,434

A$1,957

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Air India Limited

A$2,060

A$1,591

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Air India Limited

A$2,176

A$1,591

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Air India Limited

A$2,184

A$1,591

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Air India Limited

A$2,422

A$1,591

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LTN)

Air India Limited

A$2,636

A$1,649

One-way

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

22 nights

Dec 11 - Jan 2

A$3,049 → A$1,945

36%

23 nights

Dec 11 - Jan 3

A$3,049 → A$1,956

36%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A$2,419 → A$1,410

42%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

A$2,604 → A$1,648

37%

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 at $1243.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $930, followed by May at $1296.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 50m

The median flight duration for connecting flights is 31h 50m, compared to 24h 10m for nonstop.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90% of available routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline offering direct flights on this long-haul route.

🎯 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 for flights from Melbourne to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,268

Avalon (AVV)

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

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,602

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

London Heathrow is a major international airport, offering many connections to London from Melbourne.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,271

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 train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,673

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

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Best Elite deals to London

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From MEL

Elite

Oct 13

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,786

$4,541

Save $2,245

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 03

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,541

$4,565

Save $1,976

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 04

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,575

$4,773

Save $1,802

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 03

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,705

$4,837

Save $1,868

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 27

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$7,206

$4,938

Save $2,268

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 27

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$7,170

$5,003

Save $2,167

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 27

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$7,210

$5,013

Save $2,197

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 27

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$7,212

$5,045

Save $2,167

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 27

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$7,205

$5,049

Save $2,156

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 27

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$7,187

$5,049

Save $2,138

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 27

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$7,176

$5,050

Save $2,126

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 06

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$7,177

$5,210

Save $1,967

Hainan Airlines, +1

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 for bookings made closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1879. Similarly, booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, also shows higher average prices, around $1982.

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 range significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $2319 or less.

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 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$1,496 - A$2,423

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to London is AUD 1496 to AUD 2423. The current lowest deal is AUD 1243 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Nov 8-Nov 19.

now A$1,243

Low A$1,496

High A$2,423

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Thai Airways International

A$2,434

A$1,957

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Air India Limited

A$2,060

A$1,591

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Air India Limited

A$2,176

A$1,591

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Air India Limited

A$2,184

A$1,591

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Air India Limited

A$2,422

A$1,591

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LTN)

Air India Limited

A$2,636

A$1,649

One-way

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

22 nights

Dec 11 - Jan 2

A$3,049 → A$1,945

36%

23 nights

Dec 11 - Jan 3

A$3,049 → A$1,956

36%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A$2,419 → A$1,410

42%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

A$2,604 → A$1,648

37%

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 at $1243.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $930, followed by May at $1296.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 50m

The median flight duration for connecting flights is 31h 50m, compared to 24h 10m for nonstop.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90% of available routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline offering direct flights on this long-haul route.

🎯 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 for flights from Melbourne to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,268

Avalon (AVV)

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

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,602

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

London Heathrow is a major international airport, offering many connections to London from Melbourne.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,271

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

$7,177

$5,210

Save $1,967

Hainan Airlines, +1

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

Fly in February for the best prices

Connecting flights average 31h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

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 13

Nov 03

Nov 04

Nov 03

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 06

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

Fly in February for the best prices

Connecting flights average 31h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

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 13

Nov 03

Nov 04

Nov 03

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 06

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?