Can I fly direct from Melbourne to London?

Historically, direct flights from Melbourne to London have not been available. Across the trailing 90 days, 0% of observed flights on this route were direct. Travelers typically need to plan for connecting flights. When connecting, the median number of stopovers observed is 2.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to London?

The distance between Melbourne and London is approximately 16850 kilometers. While direct flights are not typically available, a flight with one stop generally has a median duration of 27 hours and 25 minutes. If a direct option were available, the estimated flight time would be around 23 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their journey.

Are non-stop flights from Melbourne to London worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Melbourne to London have not been observed, as they represent 0% of the available options. Therefore, there is no direct premium to consider for this route. Connecting flights have a median price of $1621. If direct flights were available, they would typically be around $1761, representing a 9% premium over connecting flights.

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2027-01-27 – 2027-01-31
MEL - London
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A$1,741
A$1,274
Round trip
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Melbourne to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to London

Fares for cheap flights from Melbourne to London typically range from $1382–$1942, with a median of $1616. Right now, prices are near the typical level. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to London? The most affordable months to fly are typically November, with a median fare of $1493; February, at $1512; and April, with a median of $1521. Planning your trip during these months can help you secure a better price.

A typical journey from Melbourne to London takes about 23h 55m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. This reflects the long-haul nature of flights between these two cities.

The distance between Melbourne and London is approximately 16,850 km, classifying this as a long-haul international route. This significant distance means travelers should expect extended travel times and plan accordingly for the journey.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to London

Regular price: A$1,700 - A$2,372

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to London is between AUD 1700 and AUD 2372. The current lowest deal is AUD 1569 with Hainan Airlines for travel from Oct 27-Nov 1.

now A$1,569

Low A$1,700

High A$2,372

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to London

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to London is November, with a median price of $1489. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1951. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,489

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,951

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to London

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Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to London

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

A$2,010

A$1,651

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

A$1,813

A$1,723

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

A$2,012

A$1,795

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

A$1,941

A$1,795

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Qatar Airways

A$1,730

A$2,429

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Qatar Airways

A$1,814

A$2,429

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 4

A$2,467 → A$1,521

38%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

A$2,647 → A$1,828

31%

12 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 14

A$2,369 → A$1,575

34%

12 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 15

A$2,360 → A$1,638

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to London

Melbourne - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to London are near the typical level of $1616.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1493.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 32h 40m

Connecting flights from Melbourne to London typically average 32h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines offers a recent deal

Hainan Airlines recently offered a deal for $1569 from October 27 to November 1.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,229

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure point for your journey to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,633

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick is a good option for flights from Melbourne to London, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,225

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

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

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,530

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

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Best Elite deals to London

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From MEL

Elite

Nov 03

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,635

$4,702

Save $1,933

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Dec 04

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$7,186

$4,872

Save $2,314

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Dec 04

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$7,442

$4,911

Save $2,531

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Dec 02

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$17,756

$12,975

Save $4,781

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 10

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,398

$4,782

Save $1,616

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Dec 04

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$7,191

$4,826

Save $2,365

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 27

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,952

$4,877

Save $2,075

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 27

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,926

$4,879

Save $2,047

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Mar 12

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,362

$4,897

Save $1,465

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 06

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,728

$4,964

Save $1,764

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 07

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,890

$4,964

Save $1,926

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 08

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,908

$4,964

Save $1,944

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 around $1671. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1952. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows a slightly higher average price of $1781, suggesting a sweet spot for securing better fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to London is considered to be $1382 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed. The median price for this route over the same period was $1616, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1942. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target fares at or below the $1382 mark.

Historically, November, February, and April have offered some of the most affordable flights from Melbourne to London. November typically sees a median price of $1493, while February and April follow closely with median prices of $1512 and $1521, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $1616. These months generally present better value compared to other times of the year.

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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$1,700 - A$2,372

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to London is between AUD 1700 and AUD 2372. The current lowest deal is AUD 1569 with Hainan Airlines for travel from Oct 27-Nov 1.

now A$1,569

Low A$1,700

High A$2,372

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to London

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,489

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,951

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

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

A$2,010

A$1,651

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

A$1,813

A$1,723

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

A$2,012

A$1,795

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

A$1,941

A$1,795

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Qatar Airways

A$1,730

A$2,429

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Qatar Airways

A$1,814

A$2,429

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 4

A$2,467 → A$1,521

38%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

A$2,647 → A$1,828

31%

12 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 14

A$2,369 → A$1,575

34%

12 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 15

A$2,360 → A$1,638

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to London

Melbourne - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to London are near the typical level of $1616.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1493.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 32h 40m

Connecting flights from Melbourne to London typically average 32h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines offers a recent deal

Hainan Airlines recently offered a deal for $1569 from October 27 to November 1.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,229

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure point for your journey to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,633

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick is a good option for flights from Melbourne to London, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,225

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

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

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$6,908

$4,964

Save $1,944

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 near the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 32h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Hainan Airlines offers a recent deal

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

Nov 03

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 02

Nov 10

Dec 04

Nov 27

Nov 27

Mar 12

Nov 06

Nov 07

Nov 08

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 non-stop flights from Melbourne to London worth the extra cost?

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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 near the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 32h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Hainan Airlines offers a recent deal

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

Nov 03

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 02

Nov 10

Dec 04

Nov 27

Nov 27

Mar 12

Nov 06

Nov 07

Nov 08

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?