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Cheapest return fare
£689
Typical prices: £670-£1,146
China Eastern
Fri 30/10Tue 17/11
LGW - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£879
British Airways
Tue 16/2Tue 9/3
LHR - MEL • Direct
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Qatar Economy includes a free checked bag; Emirates adds 33-inch pitch comfort.
BA premium economy adds legroom, while Etihad bulkhead seats offer extra space.
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Recent return flight deals to Melbourne

Fri, 30 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 10:00LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
36h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
22:30 - 14:00MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
26h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£689China Eastern
Sun, 13 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 08:40LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
26h 40m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:20 - 18:05MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
40h 45m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl
£696China Southern
Fri, 27 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
£696Shenzhen Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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
£696Shenzhen Airlines
Mon, 28 Dec - Sat, 16 Jan
China Eastern Logo
21:00 - 23:50LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
39h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 17:30MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
40h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£696China Eastern
Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 08:40LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
50h 40m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:20 - 18:05MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
64h 45m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl
£697China Southern
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
Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 14:25LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
40h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 - 06:40MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
28h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£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 flights to Melbourne

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

What is the cheapest flight to Melbourne?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Melbourne was found on the route from Manchester, at £696 return. The most popular connection is from London to Melbourne, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £696 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £1,128. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are £1,422 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest month for flights to Melbourne is May, where tickets cost £896 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £1,331 and £1,274 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of £509.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost £1,099 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Melbourne is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,375.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

To get a below average price, 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.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Melbourne?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne is Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), with an average flight price of £40.

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Expert advice for your flight to Melbourne

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Expert on Etihad Airways

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Qatar Airways

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Emirates and British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on China Eastern

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Singapore Airlines

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programmes – all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MEL

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Melbourne

Cheapest flight

£341
Flight from Manchester to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 - booking Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Melbourne?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Melbourne was found on the route from Manchester, at £696 return. The most popular connection is from London to Melbourne, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £696 in the last 5 days.

  • Which Melbourne airport is closest to central Melbourne?

    The distance between Melbourne Essendon and the city centre of Melbourne is 7 miles, which makes it the closest of the 4 Melbourne airports airports. Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is 12 miles away from the centre, Melbourne Moorabbin is 14 miles away, and Melbourne Avalon is 31 miles away from the city centre Melbourne.

  • How much is a flight to Melbourne?

    On average, a flight to Melbourne costs £1,175. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £945 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Melbourne.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Melbourne?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Melbourne

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Melbourne flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Melbourne

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3656 reviews
8.4Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

8.0 ExcellentYaqoob, Jun 2026
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

Always my favourite airline. On time, lovely staff, clean comfortable seats. Well done

Premium economy on Emirate A380 is simply the best non-business class product. In fact its probably better than many business class if the seat isnt lying flat. The food and service is close to perfect!

Not at all satisfactory. I had stomach upsets after taking food. Quality of Asian vegetarian meal was awful. Further there was no snacks/ fruits/ biscuits available as in between snacks.. only peanuts and pitzels.. except courteous staff rest of my experience was far from satisfactory

Great. We received a meal even though it was a short flight.

Poor links to cathay meaning it's not possible to check in online or reserve seats. Incorrect information provided by cathay regarding check in and transfer at HKG. Delay in flight required is to be escorted / run to make the connecting flight and no opportunity to use the business lounge. Luggage did not make the connection so we arrived in Manchester with no luggage

The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The food was great. Lots of movies to choose from as well as tv shows. Highly recommend.

I am Vegetarian also has Gluten free food. However they gave me chicken and fish which is gluten free, but i am a vegetrain and i requested crew Hindu meal vegetarian, they said they will come back. .but they never showed up even i asked 2nd time. They could have compensate. I also request airline industry to have another option Gluten Free for Vegetarin people as well. Because Vegetarin people will have gluen issue...

As a solo traveller, I always prefer to have an aisle seat, but the flight was so full, there weren’t any available. I understand that the seatbelt sign sometimes has to go on if turbulence is anticipated but after the second food service, it was on continuously for about an hour and a half and there didn’t seem to be any turbulence at all! With seats reclined, my fellow passenger in the aisle seat asleep and the seatbelt sign on I felt very trapped, extremely uncomfortable and in desperate need of the bathroom. The positives were that the staff were very friendly, the entertainment was great and we actually took off on time and arrived in HKG earlier than expected.

There is very little in the title" Premium" in the Economy experience with Cathay, Melbourne to Hong Kong. The seats are uncomfortable and the cabin with outdated 1990's decor and trim. The food service was sloppy and the leg room providing little to no advantage over regular economy seating. Infact, the Sunday flight was not fill occupancy and I would have done better saving the significant additional costs for the PREMIUM ticket and taken advantage of the seating. If you are a regular premium economy traveler of EMIRATES expecting the same experience on CATHAY, you will be disappointed. Emirates far superior.

Very comfortable flights. Not so many new releases in terms of films.

The aircraft was slightly newer but the food was very bad. Bland and uninteresting. Nothing special at all.

In flight entertainment system including wifi were down and passengers got tortured for the 16 hours flight without any of these. Food was spoiled as well for the first meal provided but second meal was Ok. Overall a horrible experience which was not at all expected for such a long haul flight which was expected to be THE most memorable part of my planned trip for family.

Very lovely aircraft and crew. Seats were comfortable and the food was great and served swiftly. Delayed flight due to a passenger coming off the flight but overall a great experience

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

Boarding delayed, no communication. I left the lounge, and heard a final call, boarding started after a 30 minutes.

Very tight seating. Crew seemed too dis interested and too slow to remove main meal trays.

i have book the flight with baggage. and i have paid $800.00 for the baggage. when i contacted to JUSTFLY Costumer Service they told me that my baggage was included in the booking. then why i have to pay. i am going to file a complain against it. $800.00 is not at all small amount

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Very very bad service very tight seats never ever flying with Etihad again

I travelled from Adu Dhabi to Melb; service was minimal at best, when I asked for a bottle of water but no meal I was told it was not available- it seemed a cup would do. The staff were un helpful & dismissive. We had a family near us who I never saw obtain any assistance from crew- they were simply avoided! Meal was simple and adequate no hot drinks were on offer until close to arriving, with a pseudo breakfast. Seats were tight despite obtaining extra leg room. I will not be flying with Etihad again and will not recommend them to family & friends.

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

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