Is Virgin Australia the cheapest airline to fly with from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

With an average price of $1,323 return, Virgin Australia is not the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with China Southern, where a return flight costs $883 on average.

Does Virgin Australia fly direct to London Gatwick Airport from Melbourne Airport?

No, Virgin Australia does not fly the route directly.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport with Virgin Australia?

On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport with Virgin Australia is Tuesday, when prices are around $500. The most expensive day is generally Sunday, when the average price is around $896.

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from Virgin Australia for return flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport 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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Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 24 Mar

16:10 - 05:55MEL-LGW

24h 45m1 stop

08:40 - 23:05LGW-MEL

27h 25m1 stop

$1,615Virgin Australia

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Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

16:10 - 12:35MEL-LGW

31h 25m1 stop

14:55 - 22:10LGW-MEL

22h 15m1 stop

$1,639Virgin Australia

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Tue, 13 Jan - Sat, 14 Mar

17:10 - 05:55MEL-LGW

23h 45m1 stop

08:40 - 23:05LGW-MEL

27h 25m1 stop

$1,717Virgin Australia

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Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 15 Mar

19:20 - 12:35MEL-LGW

28h 15m2 stops

14:05 - 23:05LGW-MEL

22h 00m1 stop

$1,799Virgin Australia

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Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 24 Mar

16:10 - 05:55MEL-LGW

24h 45m1 stop

14:05 - 09:25LGW-MEL

32h 20m2 stops

$1,838Virgin Australia

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Wed, 15 Oct - Sat, 15 Nov

16:15 - 06:40MEL-LGW

24h 25m1 stop

08:40 - 21:40LGW-MEL

26h 00m2 stops

$1,840Virgin Australia

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Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar

16:10 - 05:55MEL-LGW

24h 45m1 stop

09:00 - 05:45LGW-MEL

33h 45m1 stop

$1,891Virgin Australia

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Tue, 13 Jan - Fri, 13 Mar

17:10 - 05:55MEL-LGW

23h 45m1 stop

14:05 - 10:15LGW-MEL

33h 10m2 stops

$1,894Virgin Australia

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Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar

22:50 - 12:35MEL-LGW

48h 45m2 stops

09:00 - 17:50LGW-MEL

21h 50m1 stop

$1,921Virgin Australia

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Fri, 26 Sep - Sat, 18 Oct

15:15 - 13:25MEL-LGW

31h 10m1 stop

14:55 - 17:50LGW-MEL

40h 55m1 stop

$2,353Virgin Australia

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Low season	February
High season	June
Cheapest flight	$1,489
Average price round-trip	$2,044

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Is Virgin Australia the cheapest airline to fly with from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?
With an average price of $1,323 return, Virgin Australia is not the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with China Southern, where a return flight costs $883 on average.
Does Virgin Australia fly direct to London Gatwick Airport from Melbourne Airport?
No, Virgin Australia does not fly the route directly.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport with Virgin Australia?
On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport with Virgin Australia is Tuesday, when prices are around $500. The most expensive day is generally Sunday, when the average price is around $896.

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Great

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Manish, Aug 2025

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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

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ben, Aug 2025

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Amazing

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Kaisha, July 2025

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Same plane so same answer as before

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Kaisha, July 2025

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Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.0 Mediocre

Roy, July 2025

SYD-PER

Most could have been better

6.0 Okay

James, May 2025

MEL-SYD

Flight was late

4.0 Mediocre

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NAN-BNE

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

10.0 Wonderful

Verified traveller, Apr 2025

MEL-SYD

Good. On time. Great crew. Great service

8.0 Very Good

Janice, Apr 2025

HTI-BNE

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