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Cheapest return fare
£755
Typical prices: £780-£1,027
China Eastern
Fri 6/11Sun 15/11
SYD - LGW • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£1,027
Typical prices: £1,216-£1,570
British Airways
Wed 11/11Mon 30/11
SYD - LHR • Direct
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BA premium economy adds 18 cm legroom, priority boarding, and more baggage.
Qantas Premium Economy offers 22-inch seats and 38-inch pitch for long-haul comfort.
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There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and London. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £546 (return)
Shortest trip • 24h 20m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to London (SYD-LON)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to London

Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 14:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
37h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 13:35LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£755China Eastern
Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 19:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LHR London Heathrow
32h 30m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:20LHR  London Heathrow-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
35h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£755Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Air China Logo
10:30 - 17:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LHR London Heathrow
42h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
20:25 - 08:35LHR  London Heathrow-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital
£758Air China
Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Air China Logo
20:40 - 20:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LHR London Heathrow
33h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
17:45 - 08:05LHR  London Heathrow-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
£761Air China
Thu, 29 Oct - Fri, 27 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 12:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LHR London Heathrow
25h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
19:20 - 06:30LHR  London Heathrow-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£784Etihad Airways
Mon, 15 Feb - Tue, 16 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 14:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LHR London Heathrow
28h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
20:55 - 17:45LHR  London Heathrow-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£793Etihad Airways
Mon, 22 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 06:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LHR London Heathrow
25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
21:30 - 06:50LHR  London Heathrow-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£821Qatar Airways
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
British Airways Logo
15:05 - 06:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LHR London Heathrow
25h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
British Airways Logo
18:45 - 06:55LHR  London Heathrow-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
£833British Airways
Thu, 19 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 06:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LHR London Heathrow
25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
14:00 - 06:50LHR  London Heathrow-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£847Qatar Airways
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
British Airways Logo
15:05 - 06:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LHR London Heathrow
25h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
British Airways Logo
18:45 - 06:55LHR  London Heathrow-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
£857British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Sydney to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to London?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to London from Sydney usually cost between £919 and £1,283 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £755 on Multiple Airlines (22 Oct–31 Oct).

What is the cheapest Sydney to London flight route?

The cheapest return flight from Sydney to London costs £1,286 on the route between Sydney (SYD) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to London?

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Sydney to London. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to London?

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to London is February, where tickets cost £812 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,319 and £1,115 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to London?

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to London, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to London

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on Qantas Airways

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has travelled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on LHR

Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on SYD

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sydney to London

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£344
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Sydney to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to London

  • Are there business facilities at London Gatwick Airport?

    The Regus Express Business Lounge at London Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal is a recent innovation designed with the business traveller in mind. It comes equipped with modern tele-communications facilities as well as showers. Additionally, there are meeting rooms located in the No.1 Lounge of the north terminal.

  • Is there somewhere to park at London Gatwick Airport?

    London Gatwick Airport features several parking facilities in case you need to leave your car. There is short-term parking a few minutes from the terminal and there is also long-term parking, but you’ll need a shuttle bus back to the terminal building. Premium parking and valet parking are also other options.

  • Are there onsite hotels at London Heathrow Airport?

    Yes, there are two onsite hotels at London Heathrow Airport. One of them is Sofitel Heathrow, which offers direct access to Terminal 5 at the airport. The other is Hilton Heathrow Hotel, which is connected to Terminal 4 via a covered walkway and offers free transport to other airport terminals.

  • What retail options are there at London Heathrow Airport?

    If you enjoy airport shopping, then you will enjoy the wide selection of stores to welcome you at London Heathrow Airport. From premium brand names such as Armani Collezioni, Hugo Boss and Bulgari to Fendi, Gucci and Harrod’s. There is also a Boots chemist just in case you need any last-minute toiletries or medication.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to London?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to London was £344 for a one-way ticket and £755 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to London?

    On your way to London, you’ll fly out from Sydney Kingsford Smith. You’ll be landing in one of London’s 4 airports: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Stansted.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to London?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to London?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and London, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to London from Sydney?

    Singapore is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Sydney to London.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to London, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to London are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of £1,123 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £1,220 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Sydney to London? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £886 or less one-way and £1,834 or less round-trip.
  • The greater metropolitan area of London, UK, is served by several international airports, including London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport and London City Airport, so it’s essential to know how far outside the city you will be when your flight from Sydney to London arrives. London Heathrow is the busiest airport, whereas London City Airport is centrally located.
  • Passengers who wish to enjoy the flight from Sydney to London in style may be interested in China Eastern’s Business Class service on their trip to London. In addition to an increased baggage allowance, you can also enjoy built-in massage seats and premium entertainment as well as luxurious dedicated service and comfort.
  • Taking the kids with you on your flight from Sydney to London? If so, you should know that London Heathrow Airport has baby changing facilities in each of its terminals, both before and after security. You can also find several stay & play areas for older kids in the terminal 2A departure lounge and at the terminal 5A departure lounge.
  • Why not enjoy the comfort and hospitality of an airport lounge before your long flight? Air New Zealand, Qantas and Etihad all have their own lounges and there’s an American Express lounge for cardholders, while the Skyteam Lounge at Terminal 1 departures is open to all and offers massage chairs, showers and complimentary refreshments.
  • International passengers at Sydney Airport will find there is are two global exchange offices on level 1 and level 2 of the main terminal, so you can buy some British Pounds or other currencies before you board your flight. ANZ Bank also operates a small office on level 2 for other transactions and has ATMs at various points around the airport.

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