Cheap flights to England
Flights to England in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
| Average price | $1,235 | Average for return flights in November 2021 |
| Return from | $850 | From Sydney Kingsford Smith to London |
| One-way from | $431 | One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to England |
Cheap flights to England in December, January 2021
The best prices found for LON flights for December, January
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Manchester
2 stops
50h 35mManchester
Sydney Kingsford Smith
3 stops
37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sydney Kingsford Smith
London Heathrow
1 stop
26h 30mLondon Heathrow
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
22h 30mThai Airways
Sydney Kingsford Smith
London Heathrow
1 stop
28h 35mLondon Heathrow
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
28h 15mSingapore Airlines
England 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to England found for this year
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Manchester
2 stops
50h 35mManchester
Sydney Kingsford Smith
3 stops
37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sydney Kingsford Smith
London Heathrow
1 stop
26h 30mLondon Heathrow
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
22h 30mThai Airways
Sydney Kingsford Smith
London Heathrow
1 stop
28h 35mLondon Heathrow
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
28h 15mSingapore Airlines
Last minute flights to England
Late deals on return flights to England, departing today and this week
Sydney Kingsford Smith
London Heathrow
1 stop
44h 35mLondon Heathrow
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
37h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Manchester
2 stops
36h 00mManchester
Sydney Kingsford Smith
2 stops
26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Manchester
2 stops
36h 00mManchester
Sydney Kingsford Smith
3 stops
49h 30mMultiple Airlines
Can I fly to England from Australia right now?
Most visitors from Australia need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter England.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Australia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to England.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to quarantine after entering England.
Documents
Mandatory passenger locator form - Submit the form any time in the 48 hours before arriving in the UK. Show the form when checking in your plane, train or ferry to the UK.
Managed quarantine package for Scotland - All travelers arriving directly to Scotland are required to book their Managed Quarantine Package prior to travel.
COVID-19 testing package - All travelers must book and pay for a COVID-19 Testing Package prior to travel to England and Scotland.
Can I fly back to Australia from England?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from England must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Australia.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from England are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.
What is the cheapest month to fly to England?
The cheapest ticket to England found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
January
$1,245
February
$1,176
March
$1,186
April
$1,339
May
$1,202
June
$1,272
July
$1,395
August
$1,338
September
$1,394
October
$1,148
November
$1,168
December
$1,555
At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to England is currently October; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.
When is the best time to fly to England?
Average England flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month
SYD - LON | Price | $1,116 - $2,033 |
LON | Temperature | 4 - 17 °C |
LON | Precipitation | 40 - 70 mm |
Peak Season:
England is a popular holiday destination at any time of year, so plan well ahead when booking flight tickets. London, the capital city, is pretty much busy year-round but in general April to the end of September is high season for tourism and when many visitors arrive on cheap flights to England. Most people fly into London as it offers the cheapest flights to England, it’s also the best jumping off point if you want to explore Ireland or Europe. Public holiday periods, especially around Christmas / New Year, and July to August when the Brits are on holiday, can see dramatic hikes in the price of flight tickets and accommodation. If you plan on travelling during peak seasons or busy periods, then start keeping an eye on flight ticket prices four months in advance, the cheapest flights to England will sell out more quickly during peak travel season.
Off Season:
November through March is considered the low season for travelling to England and if you don’t mind the colder weather you can pick up some real bargains on flights and accommodation. For many Aussies, escaping the heat of summer at home and experiencing a proper English winter can be a reason to travel at this time, as well as the London theatre season and post-Christmas sales. Note that many castles, stately homes and museums, especially outside London, have reduced hours during these months.
How long is the flight to England?
Flights from Sydney to England – 22 hrs 50 mins
Flights from Melbourne to England – 21 hrs 10 mins
Flights from Brisbane to England – 21 hrs 25 mins
Flights from Perth to England – 18 hrs 45 mins
Which airlines operate flights to England?
You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to cheap flights to England from Australia as this is a competitive travel route amongst many airlines. Some of the cheapest flights to England can be found through the Asia / China route with airlines such as Singapore, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia and Air China, keep an eye out for earlybird deals and last minute flight specials. Two popular Middle Eastern airlines that offer long-haul flights to England from Australia are Emirates flying via Dubai and Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
Flights to England from Australia will land either at Heathrow Airport (LHR), the largest airport in the UK, or Gatwick Airport (LGW). Both airports have first-rate train networks enabling visitors to quickly reach central London. Heathrow offers the Heathrow Express, Heathrow Connect and the London Underground (travel times: 15 minutes, 30 minutes and 55 minutes respectively). Gatwick has the Gatwick Express which runs every 15 minutes, with a journey time of 30 minutes.
What is good to know if travelling to England?
- London, where most cheap flights to England land, is an expensive city, but one place where you can save some money is on the museums and galleries. Most of them offer free admission. The British Museum alone would take a week to get around.
- The London Eye, which stands on the South Bank of the River Thames, is one of the must-see stops along the River Thames. The giant wheel offers views of up to 40km – if you get a fine day.
- Gloucestershire, is famous for a different kind of wheel. On the last Monday in May, a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese is rolled down Cooper’s Hill. Hundreds of contestants run, in hot pursuit. Find out more in our top 10 cheese destinations.
- Stonehenge is the most famous ancient monument, but it’s not possible to get very close to the stones. At Avebury, 32km away, you can walk up and touch them.
- Glastonbury is more than the yearly, muddy, music festival. It is where fabled King Arthur and his queen Guinevere are said to be buried – a simple notice board marks the spot.
- In Gloucestershire, on the last Monday in May, a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese is rolled down Cooper’s Hill. Hundreds of contestants run, in hot pursuit.
- Europe’s largest street party, and second only in the world to the Rio Carnival, the Notting Hill Carnival in West London is held at the end of August.