Melbourne, Australia

Australia · MEL

Melbourne

Hidden, graffiti-covered laneway bars, an obsession with specialty coffee, and a cultural scene that sets the national standard.

Updated

UK typical return

£1,160

Average return fare

Lowest tracked

£718.40

Observed October 2026

Cheapest UK month

October

Typically £1,144 return

Departures

Flights from the UK

Typical return fares to Melbourne by UK origin
FromTypical returnCheapest month
Leeds Bradford£1,160—
Belfast International£1,160—
Bristol£1,160—
London£1,170February
Edinburgh£1,231.78February
Newcastle£1,295.06February
Manchester£1,295.23February
Birmingham£1,307.78November

The stay

Where to stay in Melbourne

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Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Southbank

4★

99 City Road

Mid-range

Prime Location in Melbourne Located in the heart of Melbourne, Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Southbank offers convenient access to top attractions like Eureka Tower and Southbank Promenade. Modern Amenities Enjoy a com

Atlantis Hotel Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel Melbourne

4★

300 Spencer Street

Splurge

Convenient Location Located in Melbourne CBD, Atlantis Hotel is within walking distance to major attractions and public transportation, making it the perfect base for exploring the city. Modern Amenities Enjoy the comfor

ibis Melbourne - Glen Waverley

ibis Melbourne - Glen Waverley

3★

297 Springvale Road

Budget

Modern Hotel Near Melbourne Convenient Location : Situated just a short drive from central Melbourne and Tullamarine Airport, the hotel is surrounded by the bustling Glen shopping centre, bars, and restaurants, making it

The experiences

What to do in Melbourne

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Melbourne Laneways and History Walk

4.9/5

3 hours

Discover Melbourne on foot through its famous laneways, arcades and street-art corners with a local guide.

Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)

5/5

4 hours

Ballooning over Melbourne, a once in a lifetime experience. Amazing views of Melbourne at Sunrise. Depending on the wind direction on the…

Half-Day Private Melbourne Tour: Highlights, laneways & beaches

4.9/5

4 hours

Discover Melbourne your way on a private half-day, six-hour or full-day tour. Perfect for first-time visitors, this personalised tour…

Great Ocean Road Reverse Premier Tour in Premium Coach

4.9/5

12 hours

Travel in a premium mini coach with direct hotel pickup from Melbourne’s central city, so there’s no need to rush or worry about meeting…

Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience

4.9/5

6 hours

Ride a century-old steam train through the Dandenong Ranges, a nostalgic slice of Victoria's rail history.

MCG Tour & Australian Sports Museum

4.7/5

2 hours

Experience the tradition and heritage of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Explore the inner sanctum of the MCG, walk on the hallowed…

Timing

Best time to fly to Melbourne

Typical fare by month UK median typical return.

Months without an observation use the route typical.

UK median typical return fare by month. Months without an observation are marked No data and use the route typical on the chart.
MonthTypical return fare
January£1,350.20
February£1,224.11
March£1,259.33
April£1,228.89
May£1,167.67
June£1,201.05
JulyNo data
August£1,231.88
SeptemberNo data
October£1,144.13
November£1,238
December£1,319.63

Before you go

Questions

When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne from the UK?

Fares to Melbourne are typically lowest in October, averaging £1,144.13 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.

What is considered a good price for a return flight to Melbourne?

Route & Room has verified return flights to Melbourne as low as £721.05, compared to typical market fares of £1,160. Anything under £870 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.

Which UK airports fly to Melbourne?

We track departures from Leeds Bradford, Belfast City, London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Newcastle to Melbourne.

Sources & verification

Fares are observed, not guaranteed. Read how we verify fares.