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Cheap flights from London to Sydney from $824

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SYD
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or June, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from London to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2026.

Sat 31/1017:00
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 4/1121:30
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop44h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/4$1,423
Sat 2/521:45
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/520:50
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,423
Sat 9/514:45
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop30h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/515:40
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,426
Sun 31/509:30
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/621:30
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,429
Sat 26/1210:30
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/110:45
SYD
-
LGW
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,430
Wed 13/514:45
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop30h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 27/515:40
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop24h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,430
Sun 8/1117:00
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 13/1112:00
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/4$1,432
Sun 1/1122:00
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop35h 20m
China Southern
Sun 8/1111:25
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 1/4$1,432
Sat 31/1017:00
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 10/1121:30
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/4$1,433
Sun 17/509:30
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/520:50
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,433
Wed 21/1011:35
LGW
-
SYD
3 stops35h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 18/1121:30
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop44h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3$1,435
Mon 9/1121:30
LHR
-
SYD
2 stops48h 55m
China Southern
Sun 22/1122:10
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops31h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 30/3$1,435

Find flight deals from London to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Sydney (SYD). 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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,423

One-way from

$824

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,887

Good one-way deal

$1,889 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 40m total
  • London to Sydney
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3/5
  • 3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • London to Sydney
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Sydney 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 3 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Sydney that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Fri 1/5

21:45-06:10

1 stop23h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

15:40-07:00

1 stop24h 20m

$1,477

LondonSydney

LTN - SYD

LTNSYD

London Luton

Wed 13/5

21:50-16:50

2 stops34h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

15:40-14:00

2 stops31h 20m

$1,548

LondonSydney

LTN - SYD

LTNSYD

London Luton

Mon 8/6

15:15-06:10

2 stops29h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/6

15:40-14:35

2 stops31h 55m

$1,567

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Mon 13/4

09:15-16:50

1 stop22h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

21:30-15:05

1 stop26h 35m

$1,585

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Tue 21/4

21:10-16:50

1 stop34h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

20:50-12:45

1 stop24h 55m

$1,585

LondonSydney

LTN - SYD

LTNSYD

London Luton

Thu 14/5

05:40-16:50

2 stops26h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

20:50-23:00

2 stops35h 10m

$1,599

LondonSydney

LTN - SYD

LTNSYD

London Luton

Wed 3/6

06:10-16:50

2 stops25h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/6

15:40-10:35

2 stops27h 55m

$1,652

LondonSydney

SEN - SYD

SENSYD

London Southend

Mon 18/5

11:10-06:10

2 stops34h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

15:40-13:00

2 stops30h 20m

$1,657

LondonSydney

LTN - SYD

LTNSYD

London Luton

Wed 6/5

12:55-06:10

2 stops32h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

15:40-17:50

2 stops35h 10m

$1,658

LondonSydney

LTN - SYD

LTNSYD

London Luton

Fri 15/5

15:40-06:10

2 stops29h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

15:40-10:15

2 stops27h 35m

$1,659

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Best time to book a flight from London to Sydney

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 2 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Sydney, you should look to book at least 46 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Sydney (average of $1,005). Flying from London to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,449). 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 SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 April 2026.

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

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

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

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 16% of one-stop itineraries from London to Sydney on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Sydney, 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 $1,607.

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

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

Flights via Manama (BAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 00m.

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

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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 26m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 3 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, andChina Southern from London to Sydney have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,431 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from London to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre vof the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London per day. 15 airlines have flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from London on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from London to Sydney?

    Etihad Airways, China Eastern, and Emirates can get you from London to Sydney in just under 23h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 10m. The distance from London to Sydney is about 17008 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Sydney round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Sydney is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,036 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air China and China Southern, starting at $1,141 and $1,220 round-trip. China Eastern is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $679 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and China Southern, with prices starting from $708 and $741, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose London Heathrow - Sydney Kingsford Smith, London Stansted - Sydney Kingsford Smith or London Gatwick - Sydney Kingsford Smith when deciding on the best route from London to Sydney.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Sydney?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London to Sydney? While on average our users pay $2,636, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,546. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $1,166.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Sydney (average of $1,005). Flying from London to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,449). 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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China EasternCheapest$1,036Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,141Average$2,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,220Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,383Average$1,957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,459Average$2,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,460Average$1,967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,464Average$1,907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,493Average$2,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,504Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,510Average$1,918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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