Cheap flights from Sydney to London from $386

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LON
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to London are usually found in February or May, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2026.

Thu 23/414:10
SYD
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LGW
1 stop25h 20m
China Southern
Sat 16/521:30
LGW
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SYD
2 stops36h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 26/2$1,154
Fri 11/909:45
SYD
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LGW
2 stops30h 40m
AirAsia X
Thu 24/910:25
LGW
-
SYD
2 stops36h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/2$1,155
Sun 3/510:05
SYD
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LHR
1 stop41h 55m
China Southern
Tue 9/622:10
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop29h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 24/2$1,159
Wed 4/312:00
SYD
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LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 14/317:00
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/2$1,159
Thu 21/514:15
SYD
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LGW
1 stop25h 50m
China Southern
Mon 1/612:00
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop22h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 24/2$1,161
Sat 7/321:30
SYD
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LGW
1 stop44h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 14/310:30
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/2$1,162
Mon 4/521:45
SYD
-
LGW
2 stops29h 45m
China Southern
Fri 8/512:00
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 25/2$1,164
Thu 5/309:55
SYD
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LHR
1 stop44h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/320:55
LHR
-
SYD
3 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,165
Mon 4/514:10
SYD
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LHR
1 stop38h 10m
China Southern
Sun 7/622:10
LHR
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SYD
1 stop29h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 26/2$1,166
Wed 3/610:05
SYD
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LGW
1 stop29h 25m
China Southern
Mon 8/611:40
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop35h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 26/2$1,168
Fri 24/709:45
SYD
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LGW
1 stop30h 40m
AirAsia X
Fri 21/810:25
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop36h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 26/2$1,169
Tue 3/312:00
SYD
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LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 15/310:30
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/2$1,171

Find flight deals from Sydney to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to London (LON). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,154

One-way from

$386

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,469

Good round-trip deal

$1,656 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 23/4-16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 15m total
  • Sydney to London
Air China
  • Air China
  • 2/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 55m total
  • Sydney to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($258 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to London (LON).

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2026.
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Price

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

11:00-15:10

1 stop37h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 20/6

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,353

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

16:35-15:05

2 stops33h 30m

London Luton

Sat 14/3

21:50-17:55

2 stops33h 05m

$1,367

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

10:05-12:50

2 stops35h 45m

London Luton

Mon 8/6

09:30-19:25

2 stops24h 55m

$1,436

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

20:30-15:00

1 stop27h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 27/6

11:35-08:00

3 stops35h 25m

$1,463

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/4

20:30-15:00

1 stop27h 30m

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

11:35-08:00

2 stops59h 25m

$1,464

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

21:05-16:40

2 stops28h 35m

London Gatwick

Sat 30/5

07:00-19:10

2 stops27h 10m

$1,478

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/7

10:05-18:40

3 stops41h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

21:20-08:00

2 stops49h 40m

$1,519

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

13:30-05:40

3 stops51h 10m

London Gatwick

Fri 17/4

11:35-08:00

2 stops59h 25m

$1,540

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/4

15:40-11:00

2 stops28h 20m

London Luton

Mon 20/4

13:00-06:10

2 stops32h 10m

$1,565

SydneyLondon

SYD - STN

SYDSTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/4

21:05-16:50

2 stops28h 45m

London Stansted

Tue 2/6

06:55-19:10

2 stops27h 15m

$1,570

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to London

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to London. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to London is 32 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to London (average of $960). Flying from Sydney to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,719). 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 SYD to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

When flying from Sydney to London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to London

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to London. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to London?

Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 18% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to London?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,119.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to London?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to London?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via New Delhi (DEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 35m.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to London. Reviews last updated 28 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andChina Southern from Sydney to London by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the best ways to get to the airports in Sydney and London?

    When flying from Sydney to London, you will depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney, the largest and busiest airport in Australia. Airport Link train services reach the airport from many stations around the city and suburbs and leave every 10 minutes. You can also find taxis, ride-share and Ubers available for your convenience. When you land in London, there will be several London-serving airports that cater for this flight. Your two most commonly used flights are Heathrow Airport for direct and one-stop flights and London City Airport for two-stop flights. These two airports are both close to London central and both on busy public transportation routes. From Heathrow Airport, it is simple to get to London. Hop on the Heathrow Express train on the Piccadilly line of the underground tube and jump off at your destination station. From London City Airport train station, you can catch a train running to Canning Town station on the DLR line every 10 minutes. You can also find that taxis and Ubers will serve both airports and get you to your destination with ease.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Sydney to London?

    If you are looking for a direct flight from Sydney to London, your two main options will be Qantas Airways who complete the flight in approximately 24 hours and 30 minutes and British Airways also fly direct in just under 24 hours. Most other flights from Sydney to London will include at least one stop, sometimes two. The further in advance you book, the more likely you are to find direct flights.

  • What are the stopover options between Sydney to London?

    With Sydney to London flights that include stopovers, you can find good deals from Emirates that take on average about 27 hours to reach London, with one stop in Dubai. British Airways also stops in Doha on flights that average 32 hours and 50 minutes. For two-stop flight options you can find that KLM goes via Singapore and Amsterdam, averaging 25 hours and 30 minutes in total. ANA also flies via Tokyo and Frankfurt for a total journey time of 45 hours. Booking long-distance flights with stops doesn’t always mean they are cheaper. If you book in advance, you can get great deals on direct flights and save on budget and time.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Sydney to London?

    Luckily, if you are an Australian citizen you will be able to fly to London without a visa for business, tourism or medical reasons. You will be able to remain in the UK for up to six months visa-free, but you will need a valid, up-to-date passport to enter the country.

  • Is there an alternative sustainable mode of transport from Sydney to London?

    London is situated about 10,559 miles from Sydney. The journey from the origin to the destination is long and involves crossing Australia, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean, and Europe. As a result, flights are the only sustainable means of making this journey. Flights offer fast, fuel-efficient, and high-capacity transport options for passengers who need to make this trip. Therefore, there is no alternative sustainable mode of transport that one can use when traveling from Sydney to London.

  • How can travelers reduce their carbon footprint for their journey from Sydney to London?

    The journey from Sydney to London is significantly long, and one way you can reduce your carbon footprint when on this journey is by selecting direct flights. There are several airlines that provide direct flights for this route. These flights usually consume less fuel than flights with one or several stopovers. Therefore, consider choosing an airline with direct flights for this route if you wish to reduce your carbon footprint for the journey.

  • What information is essential in helping travelers identify a sustainable airline for their Sydney to London trip?

    One of the best ways to identify a sustainable airline for your journey from Sydney to London is by researching the type of aircraft servicing the route. When you research the type of planes an airline has, you will learn about their engines and how efficient they are in fuel consumption. This will help you identify the most fuel-efficient airline you can use for your journey from Sydney to London. More so, newer aircraft often come equipped with more fuel-efficient engines than older ones.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to London?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sydney to London. You should not have trouble finding flights to London from Kingsford Smith; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 23 airlines have flights from the Sydney airport to London. It is only a 7.5 km journey to Kingsford Smith (SYD) from Sydney’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to London?

    For as low as $1,582, China Eastern can have you in London from Sydney in 27h 20m. The distance from Sydney to London is about 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 flying from Sydney to London round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to London is Air China. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $953 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and China Eastern, starting at $1,006 and $1,116 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Sydney to London for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $347 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from $369 and China Eastern from $371 one-way.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to London?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to London? While on average our users pay $8,732, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,617. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - London Heathrow), is priced around $1,016.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to London?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Universal Studios Singapore can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those on a stopover in Singapore in need of a car hire can book one at Singapore Changi for about $113.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Shanghai?

    Shanghai travellers tend to visit People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple more than any other notable places. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple can be accessed by travelling approximately 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Shanghai can hire a car from Shanghai Pu Dong for about $63 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

    Most Kuala Lumpur visitors opt to spend their time at Petronas Towers, National Mosque of Malaysia, and Kuala Lumpur Tower. Travelers on a layover in Kuala Lumpur can visit Petronas Towers, National Mosque of Malaysia, and Kuala Lumpur Tower, by traveling 46.6 km, 44.8 km, and 46.0 km, respectively after landing at Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Kuala Lumpur Intl for about $39 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to London flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to London 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 Sydney to London?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to London (average of $960). Flying from Sydney to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,719). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$953Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,006Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,116Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,139Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,252Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,312Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,313Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest$1,394Average$2,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,409Average$1,846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,412Average$1,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Helpful tips for your next trip to London

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to London. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • British Airways is one of the sustainable airlines servicing the Sydney to London route. The airline has invested in developing sustainable fuel as well as planes having zero emissions. It also encourages its passengers to work on reducing their carbon footprint.
  • Sydney is a city committed to promoting environmental conservation and sustainability. For this reason, the city management requires airlines that are landing and taking off from the airports in the city to ensure their carbon emissions are within the allowable levels.
  • When you have a flight to catch from Sydney to London, you will likely board your flight at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD). The airport enhances environmental conservation by implementing an intelligent waste collection policy that ensures non-biodegradable materials are channeled for recycling.

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