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London to Melbournewith points & miles

Heathrow (LHR) to Melbourne (MEL) is about 16,908 km. Below is how the major programmes price this route. Prices are transparent estimates — for a recommendation tailored to your points, run it through the optimiser.

AirlineProgrammeEconomyBusinessTaxesTime
Singapore AirlinesKrisFlyer Miles66,000143,500£21522h 19m
British AirwaysAvios66,000143,500£97520h 28m
Virgin AtlanticVirgin Points66,000143,500£89020h 28m
Cathay PacificAsia Miles66,500144,500£26522h 28m
Air FranceFlying Blue Miles66,500145,000£38522h 32m
EmiratesSkywards Miles66,500145,500£35522h 35m
Qatar AirwaysAvios67,000146,000£25022h 39m
Etihad AirwaysEtihad Guest Miles67,000146,000£30522h 37m

Frequently asked

How many points do I need to fly London to Melbourne in business class?

From around 143,500 KrisFlyer Miles one-way with Singapore Airlines, plus roughly £215 in taxes and surcharges. Slipstream compares every option and tells you the best transfer route.

What is the best airline for London to Melbourne?

It depends on what you value. Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic all serve this market with different points pricing, taxes and seat quality. Slipstream scores them on value, not loyalty.

Estimates are distance-based guidance, not live award inventory. Always confirm availability and pricing with the airline before transferring points.