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Cheapest time to fly from London to Melbourne

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of May. Take advantage of this per

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

20%Trains in Melbourne are 20% cheaper than in London.

London$6.62

Melbourne$5.50

MealMid-priced restaurant

30%A meal in Melbourne is 30% cheaper than a meal in London.

London$37.85

Melbourne$25.00

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

40%A taxi fare in Melbourne is 40% cheaper than in London.

London$7.95

Melbourne$5.10

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

29%Coffee in Melbourne is 29% cheaper than in London.

London$7.53

Melbourne$5.38

Distance: 16904 kms

London airports

Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 23 kms

Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 40 kms

Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 43 kms

Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 49 kms

London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 12 kms

Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 57 kms

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms

Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms

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When do you want to depart from London? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Melbourne. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.

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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from London to Melbourne and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Melbourne

How long does the flight take to go from London to Melbourne?

The total flight time between London and Melbourne is of around 23 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 16,903.7 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Melbourne?

When you fly from London to Melbourne the average price is $2,426.38. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to Melbourne at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Melbourne is $634. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Melbourne expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Melbourne costs an average of 5.10 AUD, 36% cheaper than London, with a fare of 7.95 AUD,

while train tickets costs 17% less in Melbourne: 5.50 AUD against 6.62 AUD in London.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in Melbourne, 34% less than the 37.85 AUD in London.

The price of the coffee is around 29% cheaper in Melbourne, with an average of 5.38 AUD, while in London the coffee costs 7.53 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Melbourne?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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