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$511+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Heathrow (LHR)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LHR
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to London Heathrow are usually found in October or May, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Heathrow (LHR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

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$977
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$511
(Gotogate)

Popular in

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October

Average price

$1,359
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/611:00 amMEL - LHR
1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 8/109:20 pmLHR - MEL
1 stop30h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/27$956
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2411:20 amMEL - LHR
1 stop41h 40mChina Southern
Fri 12/510:00 pmLHR - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 7/29$977
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1510:20 pmMEL - LHR
2 stops34h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/54:35 pmLHR - MEL
2 stops41h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,016
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2012:45 amMEL - LHR
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/28:15 pmLHR - MEL
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/29$1,031
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/278:00 pmMEL - LHR
1 stop30h 45mAir China
Wed 9/178:25 pmLHR - MEL
1 stop33h 10mAir China
Deal found 7/27$1,040
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:20 pmMEL - LHR
1 stop31h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 12/98:55 pmLHR - MEL
1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,055
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/269:00 pmMEL - LHR
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/29:20 pmLHR - MEL
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,098
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:00 amMEL - LHR
2 stops36h 05mSWISS
Sun 11/236:00 amLHR - MEL
2 stops41h 50mSWISS
Deal found 7/28$1,099
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/84:15 pmMEL - LHR
1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 11/193:30 pmLHR - MEL
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,116
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/71:30 amMEL - LHR
1 stop25h 25mVietnam Airlines
Tue 11/1811:00 amLHR - MEL
1 stop35h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,125
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/136:40 amMEL - LHR
1 stop32h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 11/58:10 pmLHR - MEL
1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,139
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2312:30 amMEL - LHR
1 stop26h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 12/510:25 amLHR - MEL
1 stop34h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,141

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Heathrow that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 10/24

11:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop41h 40m

London Heathrow

Fri 12/5

10:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop36h 30m

$977

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Mon 10/20

12:45 am-6:15 pm

1 stop27h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 12/2

8:15 pm-7:10 am

1 stop23h 55m

$1,031

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Mon 10/13

10:20 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops27h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 10/29

11:30 am-9:00 pm

2 stops46h 30m

$1,033

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 8/27

8:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 9/17

8:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,040

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Fri 11/14

6:20 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 45m

London Heathrow

Fri 12/12

1:55 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop40h 05m

$1,055

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sun 8/17

11:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop40h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/2

9:20 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,065

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Tue 8/26

9:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/2

9:20 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,098

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Mon 10/27

7:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops36h 05m

London Heathrow

Sun 11/23

6:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops41h 50m

$1,099

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Wed 10/8

4:15 pm-6:25 am

1 stop24h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/19

3:30 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,116

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Tue 10/7

1:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop25h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 11/18

11:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop35h 25m

$1,125

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Heathrow

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $661). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,097). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Melbourne to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% of 1-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Beijing (PEK) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $903.

What’s the fastest layover option from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 18m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heathrow. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
43 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
43 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
43 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
43 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,335 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
43 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
43 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very good
43 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Heathrow. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Southern ($977), Cathay Pacific ($1,031), and Turkish Airlines ($1,033) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

    $511 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and China Eastern, with prices starting from $523 and $528, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Heathrow.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $661). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,097). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Heathrow

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Heathrow. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$948Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Cathay PacificCheapest$981Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$985Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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