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$593 Find cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport

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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Gatwick (MEL-LGW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Gatwick 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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20:00 - 06:35MEL-LGW
43h 35m1 stop
12:35 - 14:35LGW-MEL
41h 00m1 stop
$1,197Air China
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Mon, 3 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul
11:00 - 06:40MEL-LGW
28h 40m1 stop
11:35 - 09:00LGW-MEL
36h 25m1 stop
$1,305China Eastern
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Thu, 23 May - Thu, 30 May
15:40 - 06:25MEL-LGW
23h 45m1 stop
09:20 - 21:25LGW-MEL
25h 05m1 stop
$1,655Singapore Airlines
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Sat, 5 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov
15:40 - 06:25MEL-LGW
23h 45m1 stop
09:20 - 18:10LGW-MEL
21h 50m1 stop
$1,664Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 23 Sep - Tue, 5 Nov
10:20 - 07:25MEL-LGW
30h 05m1 stop
11:50 - 09:40LGW-MEL
35h 50m1 stop
$1,666China Southern
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Fri, 4 Oct - Tue, 22 Oct
22:00 - 13:25MEL-LGW
25h 25m1 stop
08:50 - 23:05LGW-MEL
27h 15m1 stop
$1,801Qatar Airways
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Mon, 7 Oct - Thu, 7 Nov
10:20 - 07:25MEL-LGW
30h 05m1 stop
12:00 - 20:20LGW-MEL
22h 20m1 stop
$1,901China Southern
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Fri, 4 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct
12:00 - 07:20MEL-LGW
28h 20m2 stops
14:30 - 21:50LGW-MEL
22h 20m1 stop
$1,904Emirates
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Sun, 26 May - Sun, 2 Jun
05:15 - 19:45MEL-LGW
23h 30m1 stop
13:35 - 20:35LGW-MEL
44h 00m2 stops
$1,905Emirates
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Tue, 1 Oct - Tue, 29 Oct
22:00 - 13:25MEL-LGW
25h 25m1 stop
14:05 - 23:05LGW-MEL
22h 00m1 stop
$1,913Qatar Airways
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Mon, 7 Oct - Fri, 1 Nov

Flights from Melbourne to Gatwick - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick 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 Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport is July, where tickets cost $1,600 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $3,327 and $2,994 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick 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 Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 29 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on China Eastern ($746) and Air China ($843). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Air China ($1,197) and China Eastern ($1,305).

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$593
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 31% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from Melbourne to Gatwick

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Gatwick 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 Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport flights

  • Are there direct flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    No, unfortunately you cannot fly direct between Melbourne and Gatwick, but there are plenty of indirect options for you to choose from, should you not mind transferring on the way. Flights with Emirates are a popular option as they have one transfer in Dubai International Airport. You could also choose a flight with Qatar Airways, which will stop in Doha before continuing your journey.

  • Can I stay at a hotel at Melbourne Airport before my flight?

    Yes, there are airport hotels you can stay at ahead of your flight to Gatwick Airport, which is great if you have a flight that departs early from Melbourne. With hotels such as ibis budget being only a short walk from the terminal building, you can arrive at the airport feeling fresh ahead of your long journey.

  • How can I get from London Gatwick Airport to the city centre?

    It’s easy to get from London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London, so you can get your holiday underway efficiently when you land. The Gatwick Express from London Gatwick takes about 30min and is easy to find following the signposts at the airport. It costs about £20 (A$ 35.60) and is a fast option to get to the city centre.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport was $386 for a one-way ticket and $780 for a return.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to London Gatwick Airport from Melbourne?

    Dubai is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to London are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,982 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,239 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport.

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

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

    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 London Gatwick Airport with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport?

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

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to London

  • You can get to Melbourne Airport (MEL) easily from the centre of the city, making it a great airport to depart from. If you want to get a taxi, it will cost about A$ 60 and take approximately 30min. So you might find it a better option to get the SkyBus, which costs about A$ 12 and takes around 45min.
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is not only close to the city centre, it’s also great to land at if you want to explore other parts of the UK too. You can get to Brighton and Guildford in about 40min by car.
  • Before you take off, why not enjoy one of the lounges at Melbourne Airport, such as The Lounge House, which costs about A$ 45. This provides you with complimentary snacks and beverages alongside free Wi-Fi.

Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Gatwick

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to London. 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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EmiratesOverall score based on 4067 reviews
8.3crew
8.2boarding
8.1comfort
7.9food
8.3entertainment
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Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Mar 2024SYD - DXB
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Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

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

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

Amazing service and food. However I didn’t get chance to choose my own seat which bothered me a little.

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.

Had the salad which tasted awfully spat it out but still got food poisoning 1 after running to toilet crew would not let me sit near toilets I was stuck in window seat

The boarding was very chaotic and some airline staff were rude. This needs attending to.

Excellent airlines. I highly recommend using Emirates. Its my number 1 airlines

I liked theAVML food. Taste was alright and quantity was enough. Sometimes during the flight I felt that the smell from toilet was coming to the cabin

More space all around is practically essential on long international fights, and Emirates definitely delivers. But food selection and taste was only average. Otherwise, the flight was smooth and the cabin crew service was fine.

This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

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

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

Was required to print a boarding pass, which I'd prefer to avoid. Seat (economy x) was comfortable, service was excellent.

Ultimate customer care humble and excellent service oriented crew , perfect timing maintained by the crew . My profound appreciation.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Transit , Too long for terminal change, for a moment I thought Qatar airlines going to Los Angeles by bus. Please make transit convenient and quick.

Gatwick London-Shanghai -Bangkok.. Would have liked entertainment screens, but I know these planes are not that new. Cheap flights at the time of booking, Emirates wanted double so you get what you paid for. I would fly again with them, but if Emirates was the same price I would go with them.

You’re in the three parts of my life, the China Eastern air crew remembered and wish me happy birthday. I was given pastries on two different occasions and a complementary drink. The stew is wish me happy birthday and gave me a birthday card. Everything was first class. Thank you.

Again, I was presented with birthday pastries two times as a celebrated my birthday on both legs of my trip. I will keep flying to China using China Eastern airlines. As they made this trip a special one thank you.

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

Multiple delays, with no explanation. Caused us to almost miss our connector. The airline made no effort when we arrived in Shanghai to help us make it to our next flight with the same airline.

A lot of value considering the cheap ticket prices. All meals served were Chinese food. Would fly them again considering the ticket was half the price of any others

Pros: "Price"
Cons: "Hotel provided was ok but I expected more . The wait to get to the hotel was way too long and people at airport were not helpful. There was no clear instructions on where to wait, who we were to deal with . The directions were misleading."
Pros: "The crew was very attentive and most good English"
Cons: "The food could have been better and there could have been a better selection of movies."
Cons: "Gate is crowded and no escalator only steps. No clear area for business class and its a fiasco boarding"
Pros: "Dated entertainment on the inside televisions and some of the headphones and movies were hard to understand because of the audio quality. But the bottom line was I couldn’t find a cheaper flight for my trip and overall I look for savings and my airfare."
Cons: "Customer service from the flight crew was pretty dry, my biggest complaint though was that there was very much stagnant air quality and no ventilation at HC location like I am normally a custom on most other planes."

The flight was delayed for almost 5 hours, but I understand that it was not up to the company, however how they could handle the situation better, they never apologized for that delay, moreover despite passengers being there for 7 hours only thing they did was to give a bowl of instant noodles, afterwards on the plane tiny snacks, people were there starting from lunch time and we’ve arrived to destination at almost midnight

Flight was delayed for 2 hours for no reason, then we spent almost an hour after boarding because of the weather conditions. If we left on time we could avoid that 😾

Pros: "Because of our delay, we flew with Air Thai instead of Air China....much better airline"
Pros: "The crew was accommodating during the flight but spoke very little English and could not help with information on connecting flight."
Cons: "We missed our connecting flight due to a delay and the airline would not let us through because we could have made our second flight...."
Cons: "Connecting though Beijing from Taipei to LAX is not recommended if you can avoid it!"
Pros: "The food was good. It was nice that they supply wet hot towels before each meal. The seat was comfortable with the price I paid for. The rest room is nice and clean and quite spacious. The L’occitane toiletery bag was nice."
Cons: "It would be nice to supply mouthwash in the rest room. It would be nice to have a foot step at the bottom to open the trash container. The comforter is not washed and smells."
Cons: "Even for business class there is no TV screen on each seat. Just one small TV screen on the ceiling for a few rows to share. It would be much better with TV screen on each seat. I was sitting in the first row business class and the air hostess skipped me and didn’t give me a slipper. She gave me a used slipper at the end only without a packet. This is unprofessional to treat a business class passenger"
Cons: "Seats are narrow, leg room poor, and food service is minimal."
Pros: "Boarding was a breeze, flight attendant onboard we attentive, choice of food orders at least two (in business class, can’t speak to first or main cabin passengers.) Flew from LA to Tokyo. Coming back from Hong Kong to LA. Fantastic flights, will use them again."
Pros: "The crew was super helpful and amazing! Comfortable seats and plenty of space for someone my size to sit (5’4”)."
Cons: "The only thing that I think could be better is the entertainment. I had a hard time figuring out how to use the screen on the aircraft but the selection of shows was good."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/5Fri
2 stops
42h 35mMEL-LGW
$593
4/6Tue
2 stops
34h 40mMEL-LGW
$720
8/7Mon
2 stops
34h 00mMEL-LGW
$728
16/5Thu
1 stopChina Eastern
28h 40mMEL-LGW
$746
2/5Thu
1 stopChina Eastern
42h 10mMEL-LGW
$749
1/7Mon
1 stopAir China
43h 35mMEL-LGW
$843
21/7Sun
1 stopAir China
43h 35mMEL-LGW
$854
1/5Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 10mMEL-LGW
$1,032
18/10Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 25mMEL-LGW
$1,053
14/10Mon
1 stopSingapore Airlines
23h 45mMEL-LGW
$1,110

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Gatwick

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 Melbourne to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
1/5Wed
multi-stopChina Eastern
28h 40mMEL-LGW
31/5Fri
multi-stopChina Eastern
36h 25mLGW-MEL
$1,761
1/5Wed
multi-stopChina Eastern
28h 40mMEL-LGW
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
36h 25mLGW-MEL
$1,812
1/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 25mMEL-LGW
1/6Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 45mLGW-MEL
$1,925
1/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 25mMEL-LGW
1/6Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
23h 35mLGW-MEL
$1,931
1/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
26h 20mMEL-LGW
15/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
22h 45mLGW-MEL
$1,934
1/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
26h 20mMEL-LGW
15/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
24h 30mLGW-MEL
$1,945
28/4Sun
multi-stopVirgin Australia
24h 25mMEL-LGW
7/5Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
23h 35mLGW-MEL
$2,198
28/4Sun
multi-stopVirgin Australia
25h 20mMEL-LGW
17/5Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
22h 45mLGW-MEL
$2,238
30/4Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
24h 25mMEL-LGW
8/6Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
22h 45mLGW-MEL
$2,459
30/4Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
24h 25mMEL-LGW
8/6Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
22h 45mLGW-MEL
$2,630

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Melbourne - London Gatwick Airport Flights

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Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)United Kingdom

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London Gatwick Airport - Melbourne

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