Flights from Melbourne to London
Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.
Airlines on Melbourne to London
The lowest one-way fare from each airline for Tue 1 Dec, checked Sun 1 Nov.
- China Eastern Airlines 1 stop, 40h 30mfrom $743
- Cathay Pacific 1 stop, 34h 30mfrom $1,182
- Air India 1 stop, 28h 50mfrom $1,287
- Thai Airways 1 stop, 27h 10mfrom $1,450
- Royal Brunei Airlines 1 stop, 28h 50mfrom $1,546
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How booking Melbourne to London works
Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Melbourne to London on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.
Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to the United Kingdom needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.
Melbourne to London: questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to London?
There is no non-stop: at 16,910 km it is farther than airlines fly without stopping. Expect one stop or more; the total time depends on the connection, and every fare shows it. The cheapest fare we found, with China Eastern Airlines on Tue 1 Dec, was 1 stop in Shanghai, 40h 30m.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to London?
For Tue 1 Dec, the lowest one-way fares came from China Eastern Airlines ($743, 1 stop), Cathay Pacific ($1,182, 1 stop), Air India ($1,287, 1 stop), Thai Airways ($1,450, 1 stop) and Royal Brunei Airlines ($1,546, 1 stop). Search your dates to see every airline’s fares.
How far is London from Melbourne?
16,910 km as the crow flies.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and London?
London is 11 hours behind Melbourne in January and 9 hours behind Melbourne in July. The gap moves between 9 and 11 hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.
How much is a flight from Melbourne to London?
The lowest one-way fare we found was $743 with China Eastern Airlines, for Tue 1 Dec, checked Sun 1 Nov. A week away and back, 1–8 Dec 2026, was $2,049 return with Cathay Pacific. Fares change daily; search your dates for today’s.
Which airports serve London?
London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW) and London Stansted (STN). A search looks at every one of them at once.
Do I need a passport to fly Melbourne to London?
Yes, it is an international flight to the United Kingdom. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for the United Kingdom before you go.