Cheap flights from Sydney to London from $679

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 25/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LON
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to London are usually found in February or October, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,377

One-way from

$679

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,974

Good round-trip deal

$2,016 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,394 or less
15/10-15/11
  • 15/10-15/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 70h 25m total
  • Sydney to London
25/10
  • 25/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 40m total
  • Sydney to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($386 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 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to London (LON).

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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 12 September 2025.

Wed 15/1015:50SYD - LHR
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1122:00LHR - SYD
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,377
Tue 14/1021:55SYD - LHR
2 stops34h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1106:35LHR - SYD
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,378
Wed 5/1121:30SYD - LGW
1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 26/1110:30LGW - SYD
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/9$1,378
Tue 11/1112:10SYD - LHR
3 stops40h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 25/1121:00LHR - SYD
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/9$1,380
Mon 10/1113:30SYD - LHR
3 stops39h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 30/1121:00LHR - SYD
1 stop29h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/9$1,381
Fri 3/1010:15SYD - LGW
2 stops41h 15mChina Southern
Tue 21/1021:30LGW - SYD
2 stops36h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 10/9$1,381
Sun 19/1021:55SYD - LHR
2 stops45h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 16/1117:45LHR - SYD
1 stop38h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,383
Sat 25/1013:45SYD - LHR
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1121:00LHR - SYD
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,384
Sun 5/1013:00SYD - LGW
2 stops36h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 26/1010:30LGW - SYD
3 stops61h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/9$1,384
Mon 27/1020:05SYD - LHR
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1109:05LHR - SYD
2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,386
Tue 18/1120:40SYD - LGW
2 stops45h 15mAir China
Fri 5/1211:40LGW - SYD
2 stops40h 50mAir China
Deal found 10/9$1,386
Sat 18/1020:40SYD - LHR
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1117:40LHR - SYD
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,387

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SYD - LTN

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/11

20:05-18:40

2 stops33h 35m

London Luton

Tue 18/11

14:00-13:05

3 stops36h 05m

$1,411

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/11

20:05-16:20

2 stops31h 15m

London Luton

Fri 21/11

08:40-18:50

2 stops47h 10m

$1,439

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

20:05-16:20

2 stops31h 15m

London Luton

Tue 9/12

14:00-18:50

3 stops41h 50m

$1,451

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

21:15-16:10

2 stops29h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 16/2

10:05-19:20

2 stops46h 15m

$1,466

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/11

22:10-16:55

1 stop29h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

21:15-12:15

1 stop28h 00m

$1,484

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

11:25-10:35

2 stops34h 10m

London Luton

Sun 16/11

07:00-20:20

2 stops26h 20m

$1,532

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

21:15-22:35

1 stop36h 20m

London Gatwick

Fri 5/12

06:25-19:20

1 stop25h 55m

$1,537

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

16:35-14:00

2 stops32h 25m

London Luton

Thu 20/11

20:05-17:55

2 stops34h 50m

$1,543

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/11

21:30-14:30

1 stop28h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/12

13:55-06:35

1 stop29h 40m

$1,555

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

16:35-06:40

1 stop25h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

13:55-17:55

1 stop41h 00m

$1,559

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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 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to London is 53 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to London (average of $1,037). Flying from Sydney to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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 12 September 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Sydney to London by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to London. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to London flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 12 September 2025.

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).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to London?

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 22% 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 $1,201.

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: 22h 40m.

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 Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

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 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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.
  • 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 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.

  • 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 27 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 $1,555, Turkish Airlines can have you in London from Sydney in 28h. 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 Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $828 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and Air China, starting at $1,048 and $1,141 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Sydney to London for 55% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 $7,872, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,388. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - London Heathrow), is priced around $1,154.

  • 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 Sim Lim Square 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 Sim Lim Square can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 16.3 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 $146.

  • 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 Shanghai WIld Animal Park more than any other notable places. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Shanghai WIld Animal Park can be accessed by travelling approximately 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 12.7 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • 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, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia. Travelers on a layover in Kuala Lumpur can visit Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia, by traveling 46.6 km, 44.9 km, and 44.8 km, respectively after landing at Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Kuala Lumpur Intl for about $53 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to London (average of $1,037). Flying from Sydney to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$828Average$2,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,048Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,141Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,361Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,392Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,435Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,450Average$2,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,455Average$1,972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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SWISSCheapest$1,476Average$2,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,618Average$1,866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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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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