Award flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for LHR→MEL. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $487.42 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 85,000 miles + $390.50 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 220,000 miles + $417.20 (United MileagePlus).
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London Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL) at a glance
- From
- London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom (LHR)
- To
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and premium economy, via Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK) and 30 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Melbourne (MEL)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $487.42 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 337 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $268.50 | 1 stop | Hainan Airlines (HU), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qantas (QF), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 4 | 206 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 54,450 pts + $486.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), Qantas (QF) | 9+ | 354 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 57,000 pts + $408.30 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH) +3 more | 2 | 218 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $219.90 | 2 stops | Air India (AI), ITA Airways (AZ), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +13 more | 2 | 302 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + $194.10 | 2 stops | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY) +6 more | — | 260 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 60,000 pts + $230.59 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), China Airlines (CI), Garuda Indonesia (GA), KLM (KL) +3 more | 4 | 232 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 63,500 pts + $391.02 | 1 stopNonstop from 76,100 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +7 more | 1 | 244 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 65,060 pts + $58.00 | 3 stops | EVA Air (BR), Lufthansa (LH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways International (TG) +2 more | 1 | 265 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $259.20 | 2 stops | Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK) +8 more | 1 | 330 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 318 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 80,000 pts + $248.22 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 289 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $759.40 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Japan Airlines (JL), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qantas (QF) | — | 34 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 127,000 pts + $685.36 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 32 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 132,900 pts + $780.79 | 1 stopNonstop from 143,500 pts | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), Malaysia Airlines (MH) +1 more | 1 | 50 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 142,000 pts + $605.23 | 1 stop | Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 4 | 202 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 229,100 pts + $470.20 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 31 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $390.50 | 2 stops | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB), Qatar Airways (QR) +1 more | — | 41 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 90,000 pts + $430.82 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Garuda Indonesia (GA), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +2 more | 1 | 153 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $312.90 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), Qantas (QF) | 5 | 351 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 130,000 pts + $455.20 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Virgin Australia (VA) +1 more | 1 | 247 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $438.50 | 1 stop | Malaysia Airlines (MH), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 131,500 pts + $1,008.50 | 1 stop | Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 42 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $408.00 | 2 stops | Air India (AI), ITA Airways (AZ), EVA Air (BR), Lufthansa (LH) +7 more | 1 | 233 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 141,000 pts + $1,619.31 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 294 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $798.35 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Virgin Australia (VA) | 1 | 59 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $415.20 | 1 stop | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) | 1 | 39 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 294 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 115,000 pts + $1,377.20 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | British Airways (BA), Qantas (QF) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $417.20 | 2 stops | Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH), Virgin Australia (VA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 1 | 175 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,581.30 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 26 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $487.42 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $759.40 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 90,000 pts + $435.99 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 130,000 pts + $455.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $438.50 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 132,000 pts + $1,003.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $427.80 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,581.30 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 76,100 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 39 dates.
- Premium economy: nonstop from 143,500 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 6 dates.
Best months to fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · Skywards (10 dates) | 127,000 · Skywards (1 date) | 233,000 · Skywards (6 dates) | 299,300 · Qantas (2 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 90,000 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 42,500 · Atmos (9 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 90,000 · SkyMiles (6 dates) | — | |
| 54,450 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | — | 130,000 · Aeroplan (10 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (28 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 85,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (29 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 85,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (25 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 127,000 · Skywards (6 dates) | 85,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 85,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 85,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (25 dates) | |
| 57,500 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 90,000 · SkyMiles (9 dates) | 115,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 54,450 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 132,900 · Qantas (6 dates) | 85,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 54,450 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 142,000 · Velocity (9 dates) | 85,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (13 dates) | |
| 57,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | — | 130,000 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search London Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL)Questions about award flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL)
What's the lowest London Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $487.42 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 337 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 18:02 UTC). In business class, 85,000 miles + $390.50 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 41 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:07 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from London Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 260 dates, premium economy 34 dates, business class 41 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 330 dates, premium economy 31 dates, business class 247 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 206 dates, business class 7 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 265 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 232 dates, business class 153 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 337 dates, premium economy 32 dates, business class 294 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 354 dates, business class 351 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 218 dates, business class 42 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from London Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and premium economy, bookable via Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 76,100 points with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Which credit card points can book awards from London Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from London Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 35,000 miles with Skywards (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 85,000 miles with AAdvantage (14 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.