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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to London

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HU Return flights from $1,321
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,321
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,322
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Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Wed 11 Nov$1,342
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$1,343
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$1,355
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,381
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,387
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$1,388
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,402
Dep. Sun 06 SepRet. Fri 18 Sep$1,454
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$1,454
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Fri 18 Sep$1,454
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Fri 04 Sep$1,457
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Fri 18 Sep$1,468
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$1,473
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$1,474
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Fri 18 Sep$1,475
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Wed 09 Sep$1,475
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Fri 04 Sep$1,489
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$1,495
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Wed 07 Oct$1,502
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$1,505
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,568
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,574
Dep. Tue 22 DecRet. Wed 13 Jan$2,528

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
$1,889
Aug 2026
$1,276
Sep 2026
$1,648
Oct 2026
$1,355
Nov 2026
$1,264
Dec 2026
$3,163
Jan 2027
$2,267
Feb 2027
$1,297
Mar 2027
$1,299
Apr 2027
$1,777

The cheapest month to fly to London is November 2026, with return fares from $1,264 — 60% 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 $1,264. 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 $1,724. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, August and February, you'll generally pay up to 27% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to London Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,889
August 2026
$1,276
September 2026
$1,648
October 2026
$1,355
November 2026
$1,264
December 2026
$3,163
January 2027
$2,267
February 2027
$1,297
March 2027
$1,299
April 2027
$1,777

Average Melbourne to London Return Prices

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

July 2026
$3,359
August 2026
$2,542
September 2026
$2,774
October 2026
$2,417
November 2026
$2,268
December 2026
$3,197
January 2027
$3,048
February 2027
$2,404
March 2027
$2,537
April 2027
$2,857

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 $1269.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to London is 26 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to London?

British Airways flies direct.

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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