Cheap flights from Australia to the United Kingdom from $706

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LHR
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to United Kingdom

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Cheapest flights from Australia to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2026.

Fri 15/515:40
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 22/514:45
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop30h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,340
Fri 9/1021:50
SYD
-
LGW
2 stops43h 35m
AirAsia X
Fri 23/1010:25
LGW
-
SYD
2 stops36h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 31/3$1,349
Sun 7/619:40
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Fri 12/612:35
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop41h 15m
Air China
Deal found 30/3$1,350
Wed 8/415:40
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/420:45
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,352
Wed 6/515:40
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop24h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 27/514:45
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop41h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,353
Mon 4/515:40
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop24h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/520:45
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop24h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,355
Sun 17/504:45
PER
-
LHR
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/609:30
LHR
-
PER
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,355
Fri 8/520:50
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 22/521:45
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,356
Tue 19/520:50
PER
-
LHR
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/521:45
LHR
-
PER
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,356
Sat 4/416:40
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/409:15
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop22h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,358
Sat 10/1002:10
PER
-
LHR
1 stop21h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 31/1021:25
LHR
-
PER
1 stop20h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,358
Tue 2/621:30
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/621:45
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop34h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,359

Find flight deals from Australia to United Kingdom

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to United Kingdom flight deals. Data was last updated 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,340

One-way from

$706

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,881

Good round-trip deal

$2,290 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,658 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/5-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • Australia to United Kingdom
EVA Air
  • EVA Air
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 05m total
  • Australia to United Kingdom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($263 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to United Kingdom.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to United Kingdom.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

23:30-22:25

2 stops31h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

07:05-08:20

2 stops40h 15m

$1,604

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

06:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

London Gatwick

Fri 31/7

10:25-05:00

1 stop33h 35m

$1,678

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

23:30-22:25

2 stops31h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 14/6

07:30-19:40

2 stops27h 10m

$1,707

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LHR

MELLHR

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

21:20-19:50

1 stop31h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 7/8

22:05-12:00

1 stop28h 55m

$1,736

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/7

09:45-07:25

1 stop30h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/7

10:25-08:20

1 stop36h 55m

$1,808

BrisbaneLondon

BNE - LHR

BNELHR

Brisbane

Sun 9/8

11:05-18:40

1 stop40h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/8

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

$1,818

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

06:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 6/10

10:25-00:15

1 stop27h 50m

$1,863

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

15:40-12:45

1 stop30h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 8/8

21:45-06:10

1 stop23h 25m

$1,912

PerthLondon

PER - LHR

PERLHR

Perth

Sun 17/5

23:15-07:00

2 stops38h 45m

London Heathrow

Sun 24/5

09:30-05:50

2 stops37h 20m

$1,930

PerthLondon

PER - LHR

PERLHR

Perth

Thu 11/6

02:10-11:40

2 stops40h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

22:40-01:10

2 stops43h 30m

$1,954

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to United Kingdom

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to United Kingdom?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to United Kingdom (average of $716). Flying from Australia to United Kingdom in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,398). 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 AU to GB?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to United Kingdom. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 April 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Australia to United Kingdom by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

How often are flights from Australia to the United Kingdom delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Australia and United Kingdom have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 222 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to the United Kingdom flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to the United Kingdom flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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 2 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQantas Airways from Australia to the United Kingdom by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to United Kingdom. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Australia to United Kingdom?

    A quick flight from Australia to United Kingdom can take about 31h 30m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,736. The distance between Australia and United Kingdom is about 16897 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to United Kingdom one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $344. Users have also found prices from $356 and $368 on China Southern and China Eastern, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to United Kingdom that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to United Kingdom flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to United Kingdom?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to United Kingdom?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to United Kingdom 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 Australia to United Kingdom?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to United Kingdom (average of $716). Flying from Australia to United Kingdom in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,398). 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 Australia to United Kingdom

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to United Kingdom. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$967Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$968Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$969Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,082Average$1,679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$1,097Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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EVA AirCheapest$1,140Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,151Average$1,801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest$1,204Average$1,840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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FinnairCheapest$1,249Average$2,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,282Average$1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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