Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to London (LHR)

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to London (LHR)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air China
Wed, 12 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
LHR
London
AU$1,402 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$1,402
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Air China flight, departing Wed, 12 Nov from Melbourne to London, returning Mon, 17 Nov, priced at AU$1,402 found 1 hour ago
China Eastern Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
LHR
London
AU$1,431 Return, found 23 hours ago
AU$1,431
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Melbourne to London, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at AU$1,431 found 23 hours ago
Hainan Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
LHR
London
AU$1,483 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$1,483
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Hainan Airlines flight, departing Sun, 15 Mar from Melbourne to London, returning Sun, 22 Mar, priced at AU$1,483 found 1 hour ago
China Southern Airlines
Wed, 11 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
LHR
London
AU$1,511 Return, found 10 hours ago
AU$1,511
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Wed, 11 Feb from Melbourne to London, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at AU$1,511 found 10 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Sun, 15 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
MEL
Melbourne
LHR
London
AU$1,525 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,525
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, 15 Feb from Melbourne to London, returning Fri, 27 Feb, priced at AU$1,525 found 1 day ago
Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
LHR
London
AU$1,536 Return, just found
AU$1,536
Return
just found
Select Royal Brunei Airlines flight, departing Thu, 19 Feb from Melbourne to London, returning Sun, 15 Mar, priced at AU$1,536 just found
Etihad Airways
Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 26 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
LHR
London
AU$1,618 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,618
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from Melbourne to London, returning Wed, 26 Nov, priced at AU$1,618 found 5 days ago
Sri Lankan Airlines
Thu, 23 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
LHR
London
AU$1,636 Return, just found
AU$1,636
Return
just found
Select Sri Lankan Airlines flight, departing Thu, 23 Oct from Melbourne to London, returning Tue, 4 Nov, priced at AU$1,636 just found
Vietnam Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Thu, 28 May
MEL
Melbourne
LHR
London
AU$1,644 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$1,644
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Vietnam Airlines flight, departing Wed, 6 May from Melbourne to London, returning Thu, 28 May, priced at AU$1,644 found 1 hour ago
China Airlines
Thu, 13 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
LHR
London
AU$1,647 Return, found 18 hours ago
AU$1,647
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select China Airlines flight, departing Thu, 13 Nov from Melbourne to London, returning Wed, 26 Nov, priced at AU$1,647 found 18 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to London (LHR)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$1,259 - AU$1,858 per traveller.

Alternative airports near London

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Gatwick LGW. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 52 minutes. Flights from AU$1,408
LGW
Gatwick
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre52 min
Flights from AU$1,408
Select flight to Luton LTN. Average driving time to city centre is 45 minutes. Flights from AU$15,420
LTN
Luton
Average driving time to city centre45 min
Flights from AU$15,420
Select flight to London City LCY. Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 21 minutes. Flights from AU$1,965
LCY
London City
Closest
Average driving time to city centre21 min
Flights from AU$1,965
Flight from Melbourne to London route information
Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Heathrow
Airlines serving
Air France, Air India, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Finnair, KLM, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines, Thai Airways International, United, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$1,402
Distance
16809 km

MEL to LHR Flights

Melbourne and London Airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is also known as Tullamarine Airport. It is one of Australia’s largest and busiest airports. All Melbourne to London flights leave from the international Terminal 2.

When travelling to Melbourne Airport by public transport you have the choice of taking the Skybus Super Shuttle from Southern Cross or one of several local bus services from Melbourne suburbs and surrounding towns. Short-term parking is available in a multi-storey car park that’s a 100m walk from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Long-term parking is also available with a free shuttle to the terminals. To save time and get the best rates, book parking online ahead of time. If a friend is driving you, a convenient set-down area near Terminal 2 makes drop-offs easy.

You’ll land at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), the busiest airport of the United Kingdom and fifth-busiest passenger airport in the world. It used to have six runways, arranged in a hexagram. Today Heathrow Airport has two runways and four operating terminals.

Heathrow is located 22 kilometres west of central London. Passengers travelling to the city can choose from many convenient options. Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect Trains connect you to Paddington Station around the clock. Four London Underground (Tube) stations at the airport connect you to essentially anywhere in the city. In addition there are many public and private bus connections to the CBD and all parts of the city. Taxis and rental cars are available at all hours but you can save time and money by booking your rental car in London ahead here at Expedia.com.au while you look for cheap flights to London from Melbourne.

Route Information

Flights from Melbourne to London span a distance of 14489 kilometres. On non-stop flights, you are in the air for 23 hours 45 minutes. Most airlines fly this route with a stop-over but there are also some non-stop flights available. Check out our selection of cheap flights to London here at Expedia.com.au today.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to LHR?
Start packing your bags, because round-trip flights from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Heathrow Airport start from AU$1,402. That's based on airfares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can change quickly, so book today to nab the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from MEL to LHR?
Every airline has different terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your holiday, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for MEL to London Heathrow flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Tullamarine Airport to Heathrow Airport (LHR)?
The distance is around 16 900 kilometres, so fill your carry-on bag with all the things you need to make your journey comfortable. Wondering what to take on board your Melbourne to Hounslow flight? A travel pillow, earplugs and a sleep mask are among the essentials.
Which airlines fly direct from MEL to Heathrow Airport (LHR)?
Direct flights aren't available, so you'll have to make at least one stop between Tullamarine Airport and London Heathrow. Take advantage of the layover time to stretch your legs and freshen up.
Are MEL to Heathrow Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Airline tickets from Tullamarine Airport to LHR are available up to a year prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may pick up great last-minute deal, it's not something you should bank on. Also, booking your flights in advance means you'll have more options — and you can avoid getting trapped in the dreaded middle seat! We're constantly updating our fares to bring you the best bargains, so keep checking in for all the latest specials.

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