What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to United Kingdom?

China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to United Kingdom

Which airlines fly to United Kingdom?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to United Kingdom from Melbourne according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to United Kingdom. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to United Kingdom on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom?

Prices for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom?

As of October 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to United Kingdom?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to United Kingdom.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to United Kingdom?

The required travel and health documents for your United Kingdom trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at United Kingdom. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

£266 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to the United Kingdom in 2026/27

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11:25 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

30h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

09:50 - 06:50LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

34h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£721China Southern

Fri, 5 Feb - Fri, 26 Feb

12:00 - 14:00MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

37h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

10:30 - 10:00LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

36h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£723China Eastern

Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

18:05 - 06:40MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

23h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:55 - 16:45LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

39h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£732Etihad Airways

Wed, 11 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

18:05 - 14:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

08:40 - 16:45LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

21h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£744Etihad Airways

Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

17:10 - 05:55MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

23h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:40 - 23:20LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£772Qatar Airways

Fri, 12 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

23:40 - 14:00MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

25h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:05 - 17:50LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

22h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£775Qatar Airways

Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

22:15 - 19:10MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

22:05 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

£862Shenzhen Airlines

Sat, 13 Mar - Sun, 9 May

22:15 - 19:10MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

22:05 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

£862Shenzhen Airlines

Fri, 12 Mar - Sun, 9 May

17:10 - 06:25MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:15 - 05:45LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

28h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£898British Airways

Wed, 20 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

17:10 - 07:20MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

25h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:30 - 05:45LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

27h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£902British Airways

Wed, 20 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

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12:00 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

29h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

10:30 - 14:05LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£722China Eastern

Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

12:00 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

40h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

21:00 - 14:05LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

30h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£725China Eastern

Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

18:05 - 18:00MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

34h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

08:40 - 16:45LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

21h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£731Etihad Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

18:05 - 18:00MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

34h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

08:40 - 16:45LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

21h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£731Etihad Airways

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

17:10 - 05:55MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

23h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:40 - 17:50LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£750Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

17:10 - 14:00MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

09:25 - 23:20LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

26h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£770Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

23:40 - 14:00MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

25h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:35 - 17:50LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£1,013British Airways

Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

23:40 - 14:00MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

25h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:35 - 21:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

26h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

£1,099Virgin Australia

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

23:40 - 06:00MEL Melbourne-MAN Manchester

41h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

07:45 - 17:50MAN Manchester-MEL Melbourne

23h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£1,108Virgin Australia

Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

12:05 - 05:45MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

28h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

21:10 - 09:25LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

25h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

£2,615British Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

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12 Nov

MEL12:35Melbourne

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LHR06:25London Heathrow

2 Dec

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£725

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12 Nov

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4 Dec

LHR16:05London Heathrow

31h 30m

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MEL10:35Melbourne

£754

Finnair flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom

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3 Feb

MEL15:30Melbourne

28h 40m

2 stops

LHR09:10London Heathrow

14 Feb

LHR16:15London Heathrow

28h 05m

2 stops

MEL07:20Melbourne

£751

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20 Jan

MEL15:30Melbourne

28h 40m

2 stops

LHR09:10London Heathrow

25 Feb

LHR16:15London Heathrow

28h 05m

2 stops

MEL07:20Melbourne

£759

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20 Jan

MEL15:30Melbourne

28h 40m

2 stops

LHR09:10London Heathrow

3 Feb

LHR16:15London Heathrow

28h 05m

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MEL07:20Melbourne

£761

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£744

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£772

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£775

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£862

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Fri 12/3

22:15-19:10

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22:05-12:00

1 stop28h 55m

£862

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MEL Melbourne - LHR London Heathrow

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Melbourne

Wed 20/1

17:10-06:25

1 stop24h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 26/1

14:15-05:45

1 stop28h 30m

£898

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MEL Melbourne - LHR London Heathrow

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Wed 20/1

17:10-07:20

1 stop25h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 26/1

15:30-05:45

1 stop27h 15m

£902

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to United Kingdom

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to United Kingdom?

The cheapest month to fly to United Kingdom from Melbourne is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around £836, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit United Kingdom during the month of February, then departing from Melbourne during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £876.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to United Kingdom flight route?

Fly from Melbourne to London Heathrow for the best Melbourne - United Kingdom flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to the United Kingdom?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to United Kingdom from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to United Kingdom for around £1,004 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to United Kingdom from Melbourne for as low as £967 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to United Kingdom flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to United Kingdom flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	£266
Fastest flight time	22h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in United Kingdom	1,285 airports

The best one-way flight to United Kingdom from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is £266. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to United Kingdom found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £721.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to United Kingdom takes 22h 30m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to United Kingdom every day.

There are 1,285 airports in United Kingdom. From Melbourne there are direct flights to London Heathrow (LHR).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to the United Kingdom

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom?
As of October 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to United Kingdom.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to United Kingdom?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to United Kingdom.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to United Kingdom?
The required travel and health documents for your United Kingdom trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at United Kingdom. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to United Kingdom

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to United Kingdom with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom £489	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 482 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £561	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,553 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £632	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,685 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom £637	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,122 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Shenzhen Airlines	PriceFrom £842	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 29 reviews	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £855	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,709 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £975	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,279 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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