Cheap flights from London to Australia from $723

LON — SYD
6 Oct — 13 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from London to Australia

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Cheapest flights from London to Australia

Fri 4/921:20 -
1 stop26h 40m
Thu 15/1022:30 -
1 stop30h 10m
Deal found 2/9$1,306
Fri 11/922:10 -
1 stop36h 10m
Tue 13/1011:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 2/9$1,307
Wed 25/1117:00 -
1 stop30h 00m
Wed 13/112:00 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 2/9$1,307
Fri 11/921:20 -
3 stops51h 40m
Fri 9/1012:00 -
1 stop40h 40m
Deal found 2/9$1,309
Fri 11/921:20 -
3 stops51h 40m
Sat 10/1012:00 -
1 stop40h 40m
Deal found 1/9$1,310
Sat 7/1120:20 -
2 stops38h 10m
Fri 27/1108:40 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 1/9$1,310
Fri 4/922:00 -
2 stops31h 05m
Sun 13/919:45 -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 2/9$1,311
Tue 3/1110:30 -
3 stops37h 30m
Tue 24/1112:00 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 1/9$1,311
Sun 13/921:20 -
1 stop30h 20m
Thu 1/1021:30 -
1 stop30h 10m
Deal found 5/9$1,313
Mon 14/911:35 -
1 stop36h 25m
Mon 5/1013:00 -
3 stops51h 40m
Deal found 4/9$1,313
Mon 14/921:20 -
1 stop26h 40m
Mon 5/1012:00 -
1 stop40h 40m
Deal found 5/9$1,314
Sat 12/921:30 -
2 stops50h 10m
Tue 29/910:20 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 4/9$1,314

Find flight deals from London to Australia

Round-trip from

$1,306

One-way from

$723

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,786

Good round-trip deal

$2,896 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 25/11-13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 00m total
  • London to Australia
13/9-31/12
  • 13/9-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • London to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($204 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Australia.

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LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Tue 15/9

11:35-10:00

3 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$762

LondonMelbourne

LHR London Heathrow - MEL Melbourne

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

21:30-09:35

1 stop25h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$763

LondonMelbourne

LHR London Heathrow - MEL Melbourne

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 21/11

21:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$774

LondonSydney

LGW London Gatwick - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Sun 4/10

11:35-09:05

2 stops35h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$824

LondonSydney

LGW London Gatwick - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Tue 20/10

11:35-10:00

1 stop36h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$834

LondonSydney

LCY London City - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LCYSYD

London City

Tue 20/10

10:00-20:25

3 stops48h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$840

LondonSydney

STN London Stansted - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

STNSYD

London Stansted

Tue 13/10

00:20-08:20

3 stops46h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$841

LondonMelbourne

LCY London City - MEL Melbourne

LCYMEL

London City

Sat 21/11

09:00-21:30

3 stops49h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$881

LondonSydney

LHR London Heathrow - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

21:20-08:00

3 stops73h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$887

LondonSydney

LGW London Gatwick - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Wed 14/10

16:55-06:55

2 stops28h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$934

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Australia (average of $1,725). Flying from London to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,600). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to AU?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Australia as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London to Australia

The most flights from LON to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from London to Australia delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between London and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Australia flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Australia?

The best time to book flights from London to Australia is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Australia, such as Singapore Airlines,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from London to Australia?

    A quick flight from London to Australia can take about 24h 20m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,704. London and Australia are separated by a distance of 17008 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Australia one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Australia are Air China ($494), China Southern ($660), and China Eastern ($683).

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Australia?

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Australia (average of $1,725). Flying from London to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,600). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Australia

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China SouthernCheapest$837Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,155Average$1,997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,212Average$2,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$1,214Average$1,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,262Average$1,972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,356Average$2,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,421Average$2,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,445Average$2,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,517Average$2,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,667Average$2,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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