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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Melbourne

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Heathrow to Melbourne.
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China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 09:00LHR-MEL
26h 40m1 stop
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11:00 - 18:40MEL-LHR
40h 40m1 stop
$1,103China Eastern
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 12:40LHR-MEL
30h 20m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 18:40MEL-LHR
40h 40m1 stop
$1,119China Eastern
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Thu, 8 May - Sun, 18 May
Air India Logo
09:45 - 17:55LHR-MEL
23h 10m1 stop
Air India Logo
19:35 - 19:00MEL-LHR
32h 25m1 stop
$1,219Air India
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Fri, 6 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 08:40LHR-MEL
26h 40m2 stops
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 18:05MEL-LHR
40h 45m2 stops
$1,272China Southern
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Tue, 10 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 19:20LHR-MEL
37h 20m2 stops
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 18:05MEL-LHR
64h 45m2 stops
$1,289China Southern
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Wed, 14 May - Sat, 24 May
Air India Logo
09:45 - 17:55LHR-MEL
23h 10m1 stop
Air India Logo
19:35 - 11:30MEL-LHR
24h 55m1 stop
$1,317Air India
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Tue, 10 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
17:15 - 06:30LHR-MEL
27h 15m2 stops
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13:30 - 06:25MEL-LHR
26h 55m2 stops
$1,447Royal Brunei Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
17:15 - 05:30LHR-MEL
27h 15m2 stops
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
12:30 - 06:25MEL-LHR
26h 55m2 stops
$1,509Royal Brunei Airlines
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Sun, 4 May - Sat, 10 May
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:00 - 19:15LHR-MEL
23h 15m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
23:30 - 16:35MEL-LHR
26h 05m1 stop
$1,576Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 20 May - Tue, 27 May
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:00 - 19:15LHR-MEL
23h 15m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
23:30 - 16:35MEL-LHR
26h 05m1 stop
$1,583Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, 19 Jun - Thu, 24 Jul

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,694 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,619 and $2,564 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$742
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
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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 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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Airport was $475 for a one-way ticket and $706 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne?

    On your way to Melbourne, you’ll fly out from London Heathrow. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

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

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne flight route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Melbourne are Singapore Airlines and China Southern. With an average price for the route of $1,995 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. China Southern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,672 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport 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 from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne.

  • 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?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne 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?

    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 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?

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

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

  • 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.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Heathrow to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1290 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.7Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
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Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025HKG - SIN
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Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Boston to Doha was great but Doha to Dhaka was the worst experience.

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

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.

My carry on bag was taken by Alaska Air as we boarded in LAX! She said there was not room. There was plenty of room. I told her that my meds and personal items were in it. She did not care. She said it would be sent to my final destination, Nairobi. Well it got to Nairobi the day I was to fly home. The handle of my bag was crushed so could not retract. So I had to remove it. I had to buy converters, malaria medication. personal items. I filled out the missing form at the Nairobi airport. I asked that it be shipped to the Kisumu airport. When it was obviously not going to make it for my time in Kenya. I asked that it be sent to John Wayne Airport. NONE of that happened. I only knew it was at Nairobi because my air tag indicated it was finally in Nairobi the day I was leaving Kenya! Now I need to purchase a new carry on bag!!!

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

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.

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

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.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

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!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

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

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

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