Cheap flights from Sydney to London from $642

SYD — LON
6 Oct — 13 Oct1
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 37 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to London

Mon 19/1012:00 -
1 stop40h 40m
Mon 26/1021:00 -
1 stop29h 35m
Deal found 4/9$1,426
Sat 10/1012:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Wed 21/1011:35 -
3 stops35h 25m
Deal found 5/9$1,426
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1 stop40h 30m
Mon 9/1121:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 5/9$1,428
Wed 9/911:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Mon 5/1011:35 -
1 stop36h 25m
Deal found 3/9$1,428
Wed 9/911:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Wed 16/918:00 -
1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 3/9$1,429
Thu 10/921:00 -
2 stops31h 30m
Thu 17/921:00 -
2 stops37h 25m
Deal found 6/9$1,431
Sat 17/1011:00 -
3 stops53h 40m
Sat 31/1020:20 -
2 stops37h 00m
Deal found 3/9$1,431
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2 stops34h 45m
Tue 1/1208:20 -
2 stops35h 15m
Deal found 1/9$1,431
Thu 10/920:35 -
1 stop47h 55m
Wed 16/912:35 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 5/9$1,432
Wed 21/1021:30 -
1 stop43h 10m
Wed 28/1017:00 -
1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 6/9$1,432
Thu 29/1021:30 -
1 stop25h 35m
Tue 17/1121:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 2/9$1,433
Thu 1/1011:00 -
1 stop41h 10m
Tue 20/1011:35 -
1 stop36h 25m
Deal found 6/9$1,433

Find flight deals from Sydney to London

Round-trip from

$1,426

One-way from

$642

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,068

Good round-trip deal

$2,099 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,738 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 19/10-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 15m total
  • Sydney to London
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 22/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 10m total
  • Sydney to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($186 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LTN London Luton

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/10

21:35-20:15

3 stops56h 40m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$691

SydneyLondon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LHR London Heathrow

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/10

21:35-07:30

1 stop43h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$695

SydneyLondon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LTN London Luton

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

20:05-12:05

3 stops51h 00m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$704

SydneyLondon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LTN London Luton

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/10

14:00-07:15

3 stops51h 15m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$713

SydneyLondon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LHR London Heathrow

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

21:35-15:05

1 stop27h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$719

SydneyLondon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LHR London Heathrow

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

21:35-12:45

1 stop25h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$719

SydneyLondon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LGW London Gatwick

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

22:05-22:25

2 stops34h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$758

SydneyLondon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - STN London Stansted

SYDSTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

22:05-16:40

2 stops28h 35m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$758

SydneyLondon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LTN London Luton

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/11

20:05-14:25

3 stops53h 20m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$772

SydneyLondon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LHR London Heathrow

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

21:35-21:05

2 stops34h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$774

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

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 $1,526). Flying from Sydney to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,478). 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?

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

The most flights from SYD to LON are scheduled on a Thursday (4 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sydney to London flights typically cost between $1,726 and $2,410 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,426 on China Eastern (19 Oct–26 Oct).

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

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 19% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to London on Cheapflights.

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

New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,339.

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

Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 54m.

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Sydney to London is 28 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 London

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andEtihad 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 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 $1,639, Turkish Airlines can have you in London from Sydney in 25h 05m. 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 $846 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air China and China Southern, starting at $907 and $947 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Sydney to London for 54% 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 $342 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from $365 and China Eastern from $367 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 $5,821, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,572. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - London Heathrow), is priced around $1,299.

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

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

    Singapore travellers tend to visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion more than any other notable places. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $127 per day.

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

    Most Shanghai visitors opt to spend their time at Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and French Concession. Travelers on a layover in Shanghai can visit Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and French Concession, by traveling 14.1 km, 32.7 km, and 32.8 km, respectively after landing at Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • 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 $1,526). Flying from Sydney to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,478). 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 Sydney to London

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$846Average$2,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air ChinaCheapest$907Average$1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$948Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,094Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,104Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,295Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,324Average$2,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,414Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,454Average$1,718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,466Average$2,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Helpful tips for your next trip to London

  • 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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