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Cheapest return fare
£756
Typical prices: £957-£1,485
China Southern
Tue 8/12Thu 21/1
LGW - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£401
Typical prices: £570-£1,034
China Eastern
Mon 30/11
LGW - MEL • 1 stop
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Melbourne (LGW-MEL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne

Tue, 8 Dec - Thu, 21 Jan
China Southern Logo
20:20 - 21:30LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
38h 10m2 stops Zhengzhou Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
08:40 - 17:20MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
67h 40m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou
£756China Southern
Tue, 23 Feb - Tue, 16 Mar
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 14:05LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 06:30MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
29h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£758China Eastern
Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 14:05LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
01:50 - 06:30MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
39h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£762China Eastern
Wed, 17 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 13:00LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
38h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 - 06:30MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
29h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£765Multiple Airlines
Fri, 12 Mar - Fri, 11 Jun
China Southern Logo
09:50 - 21:30LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
24h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 06:30MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
42h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£767China Southern
Sun, 21 Feb - Thu, 11 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 16:05LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
41h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:20MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
35h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Beijing Capital
£768Multiple Airlines
Sun, 6 Dec - Wed, 20 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
08:40 - 17:50LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 05:55MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
23h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£809Qatar Airways
Sun, 6 Dec - Thu, 21 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
08:40 - 17:50LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 05:55MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
23h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£809Qatar Airways
Wed, 24 Feb - Thu, 11 Mar
Emirates Logo
20:25 - 06:25LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
23h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
06:15 - 20:50MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
25h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
£826Emirates
Sun, 28 Feb - Tue, 16 Mar
Emirates Logo
20:25 - 06:25LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
23h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
22:30 - 11:40MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
24h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
£827Emirates
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Gatwick to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Gatwick to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne from London Gatwick Airport usually cost between £738 and £1,154 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £756 on China Southern (8 Dec–21 Jan).

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne is May, where tickets cost £871 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,286 and £1,229 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne

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Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Gatwick to Melbourne

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FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne was £401 for a one-way ticket and £756 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

    When flying out of London Gatwick Airport you will be using London Gatwick. You will be landing at one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon, Melbourne Essendon, or Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from London Gatwick Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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