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Flights from London to Melbourne

Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL) take about 21h 38m (16,908 km). Qantas flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1395 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Melbourne

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Qantas Boeing 737-800 aircraft taking off into the cloudy sky at Melbourne Airport. — arriving in Melbourne

Airport transfer

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Airlines flying London to Melbourne

Carriers on LHR–MEL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Qantasnonstop fare seen

London to Melbourne fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: May 2027, from $1247 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $542. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$148030 Oct 2026 · Qantas$542 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$14308 Nov 2026 · Qantas$550 · 1 stop8 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$166624 Dec 2026 · Qantas$618 · 3 stops28 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$173010 Jan 2027 · Qantas$611 · 1 stop1 Jan 2027
May 2027$124728 May 2027 · Qantas$611 · 1 stop28 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $542 in October 2026, against $611 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Melbourne, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Melbourne

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Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Peak season: September – November, March – May

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Frequently asked questions — London to Melbourne flights

How long is the flight from London to Melbourne?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL) takes about 21h 38m, covering 16,908 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is London from Melbourne by air?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Melbourne Airport is 16,908 km (10,506 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from London to Melbourne?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LHR–MEL route include Qantas. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from London to Melbourne cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LHR–MEL was $1395 USD with Qantas (nonstop), departing 29 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Melbourne?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $542 one-way, against $618 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from London to Melbourne?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $542 with one stop against $1395 nonstop, a saving of $853. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from UK to Australia?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Australia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Melbourne?
Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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