$751+ Cheap flights to the United Kingdom

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 22/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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12 Jun — 19 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to United Kingdom in 2026

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Cheapest flights to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 May 2026.

Sun 7/611:00
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 11/611:35
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/5$1,408
Sat 1/819:40
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop33h 45m
Air China
Tue 18/822:40
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop31h 10m
Air China
Deal found 11/5$1,411
Fri 22/520:30
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 10/618:00
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop33h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/5$1,412
Sun 7/611:00
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 14/611:35
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/5$1,416
Thu 14/521:00
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/514:45
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$1,419
Wed 5/819:40
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Sat 22/820:20
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop33h 30m
Air China
Deal found 8/5$1,419

Find flight deals to United Kingdom

Find the latest flights to United Kingdom in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 13 May 2026.

Return from

$1,408

One-way from

$751

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,551

Good round-trip deal

$2,187 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,944 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 7/6-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 25m total
  • Sydney to London
22/7
  • 22/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • Sydney to United Kingdom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($162 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to United Kingdom.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to United Kingdom.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

21:30-18:35

1 stop30h 05m

Manchester

Wed 26/8

20:45-06:10

1 stop24h 25m

$1,668

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

20:50-07:25

1 stop43h 35m

London Gatwick

Fri 7/8

10:25-08:20

1 stop36h 55m

$1,686

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

11:35-08:00

3 stops35h 25m

$1,768
Fastest return journey

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

21:30-12:45

1 stop24h 15m

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

21:45-06:10

1 stop23h 25m

$1,775

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

20:30-06:40

1 stop43h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 9/9

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,782

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/8

20:30-15:00

1 stop27h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

18:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,782

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/8

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 28/8

11:35-12:35

1 stop40h 00m

$1,782

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

21:20-12:35

1 stop30h 15m

$1,841

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

10:05-12:50

2 stops35h 45m

London Luton

Thu 28/5

06:00-19:25

2 stops28h 25m

$1,892

SydneyGlasgow

SYD - GLA

SYDGLA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

11:00-09:30

2 stops55h 30m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 25/6

06:30-12:35

2 stops45h 05m

$1,925

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Best time to book a flight to United Kingdom

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to the United Kingdom

When is the best time to book a flight to United Kingdom?

The best time to book flights to United Kingdom is 50 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.

How long is the flight to United Kingdom?

On average, a flight from Sydney to United Kingdom takes 29 hours 16 minutes. Flights to United Kingdom from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to United Kingdom

The most flights from Sydney to United Kingdom are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to United Kingdom are Hainan Airlines, AirAsia X and Juneyao Airlines.

Rainfall in United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Kingdom ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit United Kingdom when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Kingdom, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in United Kingdom?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to United Kingdom in the last few years. This data was updated on 13 May 2026.
The most popular places in United Kingdom to fly to are England and Scotland.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom. Reviews last updated 13 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qantas Airways, andChina Southern to the United Kingdom. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

FAQs about flying to United Kingdom

  • Can I find cheaper flights to United Kingdom if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to United Kingdom on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to United Kingdom?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to United Kingdom.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom?

    London Stansted is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom. One-way flights to London Stansted typically cost $18, while return flights cost around $26.

  • How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

    A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around $366, however they can be found for as little as $285.

  • Where does the fastest flight to United Kingdom depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to United Kingdom, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does London Heathrow have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to London Heathrow?

    Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aeropartment & Aerotel, London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4, Ev Stations & Cheap Parking On Site! is the closest property to London Heathrow (0.0 km away from London Heathrow).

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