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Flights to Melbourne

Magical Melbourne!

Return Economy airfares from London Heathrow to Melbourne start at £866*

Melbourne never goes out of fashion. With its stylish restaurants, major sporting spectaculars, blockbuster exhibitions and some of the best shopping in the country, it's one of the 'must-see' Australian destinations. Stay in Melbourne or visit some of the great attractions found nearby - from Daylesford Spa Country to the magnificent Great Ocean Road.

Book your flights to Melbourne

Flights to Melbourne from London Heathrow via Dubai start at £866 for departures from 6 May to 20 June 2013 Sundays to Thursdays.* Offer ends 16 May 2013, unless sold out before and book at least five days before departure. Availability may be limited.

Be tempted, entertained or simply relax in Qantas International Economy. Enjoy our inflight service including award-winning entertainment on demand and healthier meal choices.

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Flight information

  • Flights operate via Dubai.
  • Travel is not permitted on Emirates flights when the itinerary includes New Zealand cities.
  • Depart from London Heathrow between Sunday and Thursday only. A surcharge of £20 applies for Friday and Saturday departures. Fares are not available on all flights.
  • Book at least five days before departure to take advantage of this fare.

Book Now, Pay Later

With Book Now, Pay Later, you can hold your seat with a £15 holding deposit per passenger and enjoy the freedom of paying the rest closer to your departure date. Conditions apply.±

Flights to other Australian cites

Check out our complete range of deals on flights to Australia.

Plus, when you fly Qantas to Australia, you can save on your Australian domestic flights with the Qantas Walkabout Pass.

Flights from UK regional cities

In addition to our double daily flights from London Heathrow, you can fly on Qantas codeshare flights operated by Emirates from Birmingham, Glasgow, London (Heathrow and Gatwick), Manchester or Newcastle to Dubai, and connect to our Australian flights.

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Premium Economy and Business fares

Treat yourself to that extra bit of luxury with Qantas International Premium Economy and International Business.

± Book Now, Pay Later is available for bookings from the United Kingdom and availability depends on your departure date. Book Now, Pay Later is not available on round the world fares, fares booked with Classic Award, Any Seat Redemptions or Commercial Points plus Pay, itineraries including Jetstar flights, or where insurance and/or Carbon Offset is chosen. The length of time you have to pay will depend on the fare type and time until departure. Payment must be made in full on or before the due date advised at the time of booking. If you do not pay the fare in full on or before the due date, the booking will be cancelled and your holding deposit will not be refunded. If you choose to pay for your tickets via Qantas Telephone Sales or you cancel the booking, the holding deposit will not be refunded. While your booking is on hold, the total ticket price may change due to amendments in surcharges, taxes and fare adjustments.
Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef

Experience Australia like a local and go walkabout.

If you book your Australian domestic flights at the same time as your Qantas international flights, you could save with the Qantas Walkabout Pass.

Take advantage of our extensive domestic flight network to discover more of Australia. With more than 20 destinations within Australia to choose from, experience the hustle of the largest cities to the remote outback.

Choose the multi-city option when making your booking to Australia to benefit from the Qantas Walkabout Pass savings.#

# The Qantas Walkabout Pass must be booked and ticketed together with a Qantas return international fare to Australia and it has the same validity as your international ticket. To include the Qantas Walkabout Pass choose the multi-city option when making your booking at qantas.com.
Qantas A380 Business Skybed

Benefits of flying with Qantas to Australia

  • Daily flights from London Heathrow to Melbourne.
  • Take advantage of our unrivalled Australian network and choose from more than 50 destinations to explore.
  • Fly the award-winning Qantas A380, operating on selected flights from London Heathrow to Melbourne, and choose from four travel classes - First, International Business, International Premium Economy and International Economy.
  • Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points on every flight.+

+ You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem points. Join online now. Membership and points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions.

Important Information

* Fares: Prices based on payment at qantas.com. For bookings made through Qantas Telephone Sales a fee of £20 per person applies. Prices correct as at 1 May 2013 but may fluctuate if carrier charges, fees, taxes or currency change. Travel is permitted on Qantas and selected airline partners only. Additional airport taxes and fees may be required for stopovers and/or alternative routings. Prices for travel during other periods available on application.Offer period may be extended at Qantas' discretion. Offer subject to availability at the time of booking.
Maximum stay: Return travel from the last international stopover must commence no later than 12 months after initial departure.
Children and Infants: Discounts apply on international routes.
Rebooking: Date changes on international flights permitted at £100 per change within the ticket validity and are subject to a local service fee.
Rerouting: £100 per reroute and subject to a local service fee.
Cancellations: No refund once tickets are issued.
Local service fees: Local service fees apply for any changes to both e-tickets and paper tickets.
Image credits:
Melbourne Federation Square,12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road and Penguin Parade - Tourism Victoria;
Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island - Destination NSW

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