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ZH Return flights from $1,249
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sun 16 Aug$1,249
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Sun 16 Aug$1,249
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Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,251
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Wed 19 Aug$1,251
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,259
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,266
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Fri 14 Aug$1,266
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Fri 14 Aug$1,275
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,275
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Fri 14 Aug$1,275
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Sun 16 Aug$1,275
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Fri 21 Aug$1,275
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,275
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$1,604
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,604
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,611
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,612
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Wed 16 Sep$1,620
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$1,620
Dep. Fri 18 SepRet. Fri 09 Oct$1,635
Dep. Fri 11 SepRet. Sun 04 Oct$1,647
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Sun 20 Sep$1,647
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Sun 18 Oct$1,647
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,647
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Fri 04 Sep$1,647
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Fri 14 Aug$1,647
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,647
Dep. Sun 15 NovRet. Sun 29 Nov$1,647
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$1,647
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,647
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,647
Dep. Sun 25 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,647
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,647
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$1,739
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$1,739
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$1,739
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$1,739
Dep. Fri 02 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$1,739
Dep. Sun 04 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$1,739

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to London

Return fares from Melbourne to London by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$2,222
Aug 2026
$1,298
Sep 2026
$1,601
Oct 2026
$1,346
Nov 2026
$1,229
Dec 2026
$3,163
Jan 2027
$2,825
Feb 2027
$1,426
Mar 2027
$1,513
Apr 2027
$2,113

The cheapest month to fly to London is November 2026, with return fares from $1,229 — 61% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $3,163).

When Should You Fly to London?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to London, with return fares from $1,229. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $3,163 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to London average around $1,874. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, August and October, you'll generally pay up to 34% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to London Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to London return airfares.

July 2026
$2,222
August 2026
$1,298
September 2026
$1,601
October 2026
$1,346
November 2026
$1,229
December 2026
$3,163
January 2027
$2,825
February 2027
$1,426
March 2027
$1,513
April 2027
$2,113

Average Melbourne to London Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to London return airfares.

July 2026
$3,331
August 2026
$2,569
September 2026
$2,851
October 2026
$2,477
November 2026
$2,274
December 2026
$3,124
January 2027
$3,052
February 2027
$2,428
March 2027
$2,559
April 2027
$2,964

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to London

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to London?

The cheapest month to travel is typically November.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to London cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to London is $1250.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to London?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to London is 28 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to London?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to London is Shenzhen Airlines.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to London take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to London.

What is the IATA airport code for London?

The IATA code for London is LON.

When should you book flights to London?

From our data, you should book flights to London 60 days out.


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