$681+ Cheap flights to the United Kingdom

Peak season Made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, travellers planning flights to the United Kingdom could find it hard to choose just one place to visit. The United Kingdom is a year-round flight destination and from north to south, travellers are spoiled for choice with the range of attractions. Peak season for flights to London and the major tourist centres are the summer months (June to August) when temperatures range between 14C and 30C. At this time there are an abundance of events taking place, so be prepared for queues and crowds, especially in London which hosts the City of London Festival, Wimbledon, British Summer Time Hyde Park and many more. Scotland has its own fun in the sun with the Edinburgh Festival running throughout most of August. Christmas and New Year is peak travel time for Brits so be prepared for lots of people on your flight during this period. Off Season Winter (December to February) is the off season in the United Kingdom with single digit temperatures and rain, hail, sleet and snow lashing the country. But it’s not all bad news, winter means fewer tourists and more chance of scoring discounted hotel rooms and cheap flights. Although many attractions close for the season, many museums and theatres are in full swing. This is also the best time to visit the United Kingdom for participating in winter sports. Scotland has five main areas for winter sports: Nevis Range, Glencoe, Glenshee, Cairngorm and the Lecht.

Flights from Sydney to the United Kingdom – 22 hrs 50 mins Flights from Melbourne to the United Kingdom – 21 hrs 10 mins Flights from Brisbane to the United Kingdom – 21 hrs 25 mins Flights from Perth to the United Kingdom – 18 hrs 45 mins

There are many airlines that operate flights to the United Kingdom from Australia including: Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Air, Cathay Pacific, China Air, Emirates, Qantas, KLM and national carrier British Airways. Although London is the main port of call for most airlines, it is possible to fly direct to other cities such as Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh for a reasonable price.

All major airports in the United Kingdom have excellent rail connections to the city centres. Even in London it only takes 15 minutes to reach Paddington Station via the Heathrow Express. Buses and taxis can be found outside the arrivals terminals, and all the major car rental companies are represented at airports and in cities around the UK.

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.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to 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 $43.

A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around $207, however they can be found for as little as $66.

For those looking to save time traveling to United Kingdom, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 20 minutes).

f being close to Natural History Museum is important to you, you’ll want to land at London Heathrow Airport.

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

Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel London Heathrow is the closest property to London Heathrow (0.0 km away from London Heathrow).