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Cheapest return fare
£689
Typical prices: £842-£1,173
China Southern
Fri 19/2Sun 28/2
LHR - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£880
British Airways
Tue 16/2Tue 9/3
LHR - MEL • Direct
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Heathrow and Melbourne. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £733 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 00m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Melbourne (LHR-MEL)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Melbourne

Fri, 19 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 21:30LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
36h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
23:30 - 18:35MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
30h 05m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl
£689China Southern
Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 30 Jan
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 09:45LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
49h 15m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
23:30 - 18:35MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
30h 05m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl
£691China Southern
Wed, 11 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
China Eastern Logo
21:00 - 14:05LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
30h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
22:30 - 17:30MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£693China Eastern
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 12:40LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
30h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 18:40MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
40h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£693China Eastern
Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 31 Jan
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 13:00LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
28h 50m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:15 - 19:10MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
31h 55m1 stop Shenzhen
£697Shenzhen Airlines
Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 31 Jan
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 13:00LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
28h 50m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:15 - 19:10MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
31h 55m1 stop Shenzhen
£697Shenzhen Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:40 - 14:25LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
30h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:20 - 19:50MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
31h 30m1 stop Shenzhen
£697Multiple Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct
Air China Logo
22:40 - 14:25LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
30h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
20:40 - 17:40MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
31h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital
£698Air China
Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 12:00LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
28h 55m1 stop Shenzhen
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:45 - 19:30MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
32h 45m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl
£698Multiple Airlines
Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
Air China Logo
22:40 - 14:25LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
30h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
19:40 - 20:25MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
33h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
£699Air China
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Heathrow to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne Airport from London Heathrow Airport usually cost between £812 and £1,168 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £689 on China Southern (19 Feb–28 Feb).

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

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost £875 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,313 and £1,251 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£394
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Heathrow to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • What lounges are there at Heathrow (LHR)?

    If you’re flying from Terminal 2, you can go to the Plaza Premium lounge. It’s open from 05:00 to 21:00. In Terminal 5, you can choose between the Club Aspire and the Be Relax Spa lounges. Club Aspire opens from 05:00 to 20:00, and Be Relax Spa is open from 05:00 to 21:00 and 08:00 to 22:00, depending on the location. Facilities include food and drinks; some lounges have showers as well.

  • How do I get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to the city centre?

    Public transport options include the SkyBus City Express, which runs every 15min from the airport to Melbourne. It runs daily from 04:30 to 24:00. Tickets cost around A$15 (£8) for a single or around A$28 (£16) for a return. Taxis take around 25min to the city centre, and cost around A$60 (£33).

  • Can I hire a car at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    If you’d like to hire a car you’ve got lots of options – Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, and Thrifty all operate at the airport. They’re all on-site and you can find them on the ground floor of the airport car parks at Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

  • Are there any hotels within or close to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    Yes, there are several hotels within a few minutes’ walk of the airport. The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is just a few metres from the terminals via a walkway, while the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport and Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport are less than a 5min walk away.

  • Can my service dog travel with me on a Qantas flight?

    If your animal has been trained to assist with a disability and has the appropriate documentation to prove so, it is most welcome to join you on a Qantas flight. Ensure they are booked in a timely manner and are harnessed for the flight.

  • What alternative meal choices can I get with Qatar Airlines?

    Qatar Airlines has an extensive menu, catering for all religions, cultures and tastes. Vegetarian, vegan, lacto-avo, vegetarian Oriental or Asian, Vegetarian Hindu or Jain, Kosher, Diabetic, Gluten-free, non-lactose and low-calorie are just some of the choices available apart from standard meat-based meals.

  • Can my unaccompanied minor fly with Singapore Airlines?

    Your child will have no issues if flying unaccompanied with Singapore Airlines. The carrier offers the service for children between the ages of 5 and 12, and is optional for older teens between 12 and 15. They will be collected from Departures, monitored during the flight and taken to either their connecting flight or handed to the appropriate guardian at Arrivals.

  • Is there a medical centre at the Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    If you need medical attention at the airport, you can visit the Melbourne Airport Health Clinic in Domestic Arrivals. It is open until 5:00pm, 7 days a week and is a walk-in clinic offering many services for medical issues. In the event of a bigger emergency, they can arrange hospital transportation.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport was £394 for a one-way ticket and £691 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from London Heathrow Airport?

    Singapore is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Melbourne, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Melbourne are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of £1,089 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £1,128 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

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

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London Heathrow Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) or less round-trip.
  • If you’re flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL), you can choose from a whole host of flight options, such as those with Cathay Pacific or British Airways via Hong Kong (HKG), with Emirates via Dubai (DXB), or with Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi (AUH). If these options don’t suit you, you could also do a trip with two stopovers. Turkish Airlines flies to Melbourne (MEL) via Istanbul (IST) and Jakarta (CGK), and Alitalia flies via Rome (FCO) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).
  • If you or a family member have disabilities and would like assistance, it’s best to book this via your airline at least 48h before flying out. For those with less visible disabilities who would like to pick up a lanyard to wear, you can do so from behind Hall C in the check-in area in Terminal 2, opposite Zone B in Terminal 4, or in Check-in Area G in Terminal 5.
  • For travellers who want to change money before flying out, you can do so at Heathrow (LHR) in Terminals 2 and 5. Travelex has branches before and after security, open from approximately 06:00 to 22:00 every day. If you prefer to change money in Melbourne (MEL), you can do so in Terminals 1 or 2 upon arrival.
  • For those of you in a hurry, Heathrow is easy to get to from central London with the Heathrow Express from Paddington. The journey time is just 15min. The airport also has fast-track security passes you can buy for around £13 per person.
  • For families with kids, Heathrow has great facilities which will make your life easier. The security section has designated family aisles, and there are several Stay & Play playgrounds in each terminal. Many restaurants serve free children’s meals and offer kids’ colouring packs on request.
  • When flying to Melbourne Australia from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) you can enjoy a quiet moment of reflection or prayer in one of their eight prayer rooms. These serene areas are suitable for all denominations of faith and a welcoming space for Friday prayers as much as meditation. Six religions are catered for and you will also find a chapel.
  • The flight from London to Melbourne is long-haul and often has stopovers. Secure your baggage by visiting one of the wrapping centres at all Departures terminals and be guaranteed that no matter how long your luggage is in transit, it will be securely wrapped up. The small fee is worth the peace of mind.

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