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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 24 July 2026.

Tue 18/820:35
SYD
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BHX
1 stop30h 30m
Air India
Mon 31/821:30
BHX
-
SYD
1 stop36h 35m
Air India
Deal found 20/7$1,405
Tue 15/920:35
SYD
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BHX
1 stop30h 40m
Air India
Mon 21/921:30
BHX
-
SYD
1 stop36h 35m
Air India
Deal found 22/7$1,406
Tue 1/920:35
SYD
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BHX
1 stop30h 40m
Air India
Mon 14/921:30
BHX
-
SYD
1 stop36h 35m
Air India
Deal found 23/7$1,408
Tue 11/820:35
SYD
-
BHX
1 stop30h 30m
Air India
Thu 27/821:30
BHX
-
SYD
1 stop36h 35m
Air India
Deal found 20/7$1,426
Thu 3/920:35
SYD
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BHX
1 stop30h 40m
Air India
Thu 17/921:30
BHX
-
SYD
1 stop36h 35m
Air India
Deal found 21/7$1,434
Sat 1/820:35
SYD
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BHX
1 stop30h 30m
Air India
Thu 13/821:30
BHX
-
SYD
1 stop36h 35m
Air India
Deal found 23/7$1,448

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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 24 July 2026.

Return from

$1,580

One-way from

$644

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,096

Good round-trip deal

$2,267 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,723 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 16/8-29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 55m total
  • Sydney to London
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • Sydney to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($150 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

21:05-22:25

2 stops34h 20m

London Gatwick

Mon 30/11

06:30-19:35

2 stops26h 05m

$1,590

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

21:30-06:30

1 stop44h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 11/11

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,671

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 28/10

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,673

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/9

11:00-19:15

1 stop41h 15m

London Gatwick

Tue 27/10

10:30-09:05

2 stops59h 35m

$1,683

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

11:00-19:10

1 stop41h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

18:00-08:00

2 stops53h 00m

$1,683

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

10:00-06:40

2 stops53h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 19/9

18:00-08:00

2 stops29h 00m

$1,695

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

21:30-14:30

1 stop28h 00m

London Heathrow

Thu 4/2

13:55-17:45

1 stop40h 50m

$1,710

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/8

11:00-12:25

2 stops34h 25m

London Luton

Sat 22/8

06:00-19:25

2 stops28h 25m

$1,787

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/8

11:00-11:25

2 stops33h 25m

London Luton

Mon 31/8

16:10-09:20

2 stops32h 10m

$1,860

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

21:05-22:25

2 stops34h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

22:40-19:10

2 stops35h 30m

$1,870

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

How long is the flight to United Kingdom?

On average, a flight from Sydney to United Kingdom takes 29 hours 7 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 Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to United Kingdom are Etihad Airways, Emirates and Qantas Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From $1,365
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,247
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,146
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $887

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

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

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).

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

The best time to book flights to United Kingdom is 66 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.

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 24 July 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 24 July 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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 Luton is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom. One-way flights to London Luton typically cost $19, while return flights cost around $82.

  • How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

    A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around $206, however they can be found for as little as $206.

  • 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 50 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. Aerotel London Heathrow is the closest property to London Heathrow (0.0 km away from London Heathrow).

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