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$773 Find cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Gatwick to Melbourne departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne (LGW-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Gatwick to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:35 - 09:00LGW-MEL
36h 25m1 stop
11:00 - 06:40MEL-LGW
28h 40m1 stop
$1,233China Eastern
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 4 Jun
11:35 - 10:00LGW-MEL
36h 25m1 stop
22:30 - 06:30MEL-LGW
43h 00m1 stop
$1,252China Eastern
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Tue, 22 Oct - Tue, 12 Nov
11:50 - 09:40LGW-MEL
35h 50m1 stop
23:30 - 17:20MEL-LGW
28h 50m2 stops
$1,390China Southern
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Thu, 24 Oct - Fri, 1 Nov
12:00 - 19:20LGW-MEL
22h 20m1 stop
10:20 - 18:20MEL-LGW
41h 00m2 stops
$1,393China Southern
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Sat, 21 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
09:00 - 16:45LGW-MEL
22h 45m1 stop
15:15 - 13:25MEL-LGW
31h 10m1 stop
$1,582Qatar Airways
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Tue, 28 May - Thu, 27 Jun
09:00 - 23:30LGW-MEL
29h 30m1 stop
15:15 - 13:25MEL-LGW
31h 10m1 stop
$1,604Qatar Airways
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Sun, 26 May - Mon, 9 Sep
14:55 - 00:30LGW-MEL
23h 35m1 stop
16:00 - 06:10MEL-LGW
25h 10m1 stop
$1,670British Airways
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Mon, 21 Oct - Wed, 30 Oct
09:00 - 16:45LGW-MEL
22h 45m1 stop
16:00 - 06:10MEL-LGW
25h 10m1 stop
$1,679British Airways
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Tue, 10 Sep - Wed, 27 Nov
14:30 - 21:50LGW-MEL
22h 20m1 stop
02:25 - 07:20MEL-LGW
37h 55m2 stops
$1,937Emirates
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Mon, 13 May - Wed, 22 May
14:30 - 05:35LGW-MEL
30h 05m2 stops
02:25 - 19:45MEL-LGW
26h 20m2 stops
$1,945Emirates
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Mon, 10 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun

Flights from Gatwick to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from London Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport to Melbourne, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, 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 Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,816 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $2,706 and $2,652 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne found on KAYAK was with Qatar Airways for $875. China Eastern proposed a return connection from $1,233 and China Southern from $1,390.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$773
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Gatwick to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport was $505 for a one-way ticket and $806 for a return.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Melbourne, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Melbourne are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,391 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,184 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from London Gatwick 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 Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport with another airline.

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

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Top 3 airlines serving from Gatwick 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Gatwick 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4064 reviews
8.1comfort
8.3crew
8.2boarding
7.9food
8.3entertainment
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Flights were both delayed. No luggage on arrival for the whole plane and no contact since submitting a PIR.

2.0 MediocreSean, Apr 2024LGW - DXB
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Flights were both delayed. No luggage on arrival for the whole plane and no contact since submitting a PIR.

Service needs to improve. Air hostess do not register flyers request and we need to keep on repeating our request to them on multiple occasions

The flight was great. We had to purchase extra long seats for the long flight. But overall it was great.

Absolutely terrible delays for 3 hours changed seats after we paid an upgrade on both legs. It appears it’s up to us to request a refund after they down graded our seat. Never again !!

They had superb boarding (started an hour before flight time). Timely pushback from them gate and an early arrival. Flight and service was very comfortable. I wanted to move my flight to an earlier one, only thing was there was no one at emirates in Heathrow to help. Had to call the call the center and pay to change. There were ample seats on the flight though

Inexperienced e crew, no personal greeting for gold member, not the same emirates service that I know. I take this flight almost weekly

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Lovely experience. I feel like travelling in Emirates.. The flights are always superb.Vegan food served was really good..

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!

Everything was perfect... especially air hostess were excellent in attending people.

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

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 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

Fantastic, the 787-9 is a very beautifully designed plane and it was a pleasure to fly in the Qsuite. The suite did feel slightly smaller than the 777 variant, and the suite door also felt smaller, as I felt more exposed as passengers and crew walked past. Food was too notch, and the service was fantastic. I wish they’d enforce boarding zones more effectively, but otherwise they did really well.

This is my first and last flight with Qatar because when we go for boarding pass in Delhi airport the team asked for money charging me for hand baggage which is technically including with my ticket so also we get one our temple pics I ask them to checking in but they tell me I have to pay $500 dollars for that additional which is not make sense than I diseased to throw away because I can’t take with us . For carry in beg also I pay some Indian n currency for the guy who help I already pay 6 passengers ticket cost me $8000 so really I’m not happy . PLUS MY 6 checked baggage was damaged I already claim for four beg at airport but now I’m worried about my stuff inside maybe broken too which is more expensive stuff me really bad experience

My seat that I booked over a year ago and some other passenger was sitting in it. They said they could not walk and they would not move. I was with my young kid and the crew did nothing to accommodate that. Just disappointed that the airline accepts that excuse from a passenger.

They shld improve and provide a lunch or dinner in an international leg

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

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

It was the terrific, I was promoted to businessman class, and the service was amazing.

We paid to have overhead carry-on baggage. When we got to the gate we were told that our carry on bags would need to be checked and go below because the flight was full. Notably we were nowhere near the last people to board and about 30 other passengers also had to check their carry-on bags. Other than that the flight was fine.

Very bad plain although I paid A business class ticket I was stuck in a stiff fixed seat without any entertainment or Wi Fi for 5 hours I will never ever book a flight on British airline.

Self check in Kiosk did not recognize that I had prepaid for my luggage. This caused a 40 minute delay even though I had my British Airways email receipt for the prepaid luggage.

Crew were very friendly and helpful. They explained to us in detail the delay in our takeoff due to the storm that rolled in from Belfast and did their best to make up the time. Always great to fly BA!

Staff were very helpful. The free WiFi for messages was also very useful to keep in touch

Crew was more interested on looking at their phones than welcoming passengers during boarding.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Missed my flight to final destination because of delayed British Airways flight. Had to spend 12 hours in airport and $1500 for new plane tickets

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/5Sun
3 stops
40h 50mLGW-MEL
$773
20/5Mon
3 stops
53h 55mLGW-MEL
$777
20/5Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 45mLGW-MEL
$875
12/5Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 45mLGW-MEL
$880
17/9Tue
1 stopChina Southern
35h 50mLGW-MEL
$932
27/5Mon
1 stopChina Eastern
36h 25mLGW-MEL
$950
3/6Mon
1 stopChina Eastern
36h 25mLGW-MEL
$952
12/9Thu
1 stopChina Southern
35h 50mLGW-MEL
$953
25/8Sun
1 stopBritish Airways
22h 45mLGW-MEL
$1,096
21/8Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
22h 45mLGW-MEL
$1,106

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Last minute flights from Gatwick to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from London to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/5Thu
multi-stopChina Eastern
40h 05mLGW-MEL
9/5Thu
multi-stopChina Eastern
28h 40mMEL-LGW
$1,357
1/5Wed
multi-stopChina Eastern
36h 25mLGW-MEL
12/5Sun
multi-stopChina Eastern
28h 40mMEL-LGW
$1,397
1/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 45mLGW-MEL
8/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 25mMEL-LGW
$1,503
2/5Thu
multi-stop
33h 30mLGW-MEL
9/5Thu
multi-stop
51h 50mMEL-LGW
$1,572
1/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
23h 35mLGW-MEL
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 20mMEL-LGW
$1,670
2/5Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
22h 45mLGW-MEL
9/5Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
24h 25mMEL-LGW
$1,769
2/5Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
22h 45mLGW-MEL
6/5Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
24h 25mMEL-LGW
$1,816
30/4Tue
multi-stop
26h 30mLGW-MEL
6/5Mon
multi-stop
35h 35mMEL-LGW
$1,821
1/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
26h 45mLGW-MEL
4/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
26h 20mMEL-LGW
$1,992
1/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
24h 30mLGW-MEL
4/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
26h 20mMEL-LGW
$2,003

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London Gatwick Airport - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)United Kingdom

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Return flight deals:

Melbourne - London Gatwick Airport

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