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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 27 May 2026.

Tue 4/811:00
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 15/918:00
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/5$1,454
Wed 22/719:40
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops33h 35m
Air China
Tue 25/822:40
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop31h 10m
Air China
Deal found 23/5$1,458
Thu 5/1115:15
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop38h 20m
China Southern
Tue 17/1122:00
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop35h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 24/5$1,460
Mon 20/711:00
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 13/917:55
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/5$1,460
Fri 24/711:00
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 12/811:35
LGW
-
SYD
3 stops35h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/5$1,461
Mon 27/720:30
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 24/811:35
LGW
-
SYD
3 stops35h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/5$1,462

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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 27 May 2026.

Return from

$1,454

One-way from

$639

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,567

Good round-trip deal

$2,128 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,961 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/8-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • Sydney to London
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20/7
  • 20/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 35m total
  • Sydney to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($162 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in May 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to United Kingdom.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/6

20:30-21:45

2 stops34h 15m

London Luton

Thu 25/6

15:00-12:35

2 stops36h 35m

$1,732

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

10:00-06:40

3 stops53h 40m

London Gatwick

Fri 19/6

11:35-08:00

3 stops35h 25m

$1,778

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

11:00-13:25

2 stops35h 25m

London Luton

Fri 14/8

15:40-09:20

2 stops32h 40m

$1,864

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

15:40-07:00

1 stop24h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 31/8

21:45-06:10

1 stop23h 25m

$1,882

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

14:10-12:50

2 stops31h 40m

London Luton

Mon 22/6

06:00-19:25

2 stops28h 25m

$1,893

SydneyLondon

SYD - STN

SYDSTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

06:00-12:55

1 stop39h 55m

London Stansted

Tue 7/7

14:55-17:30

1 stop41h 35m

$1,952

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/6

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 24/6

21:20-08:00

3 stops49h 40m

$1,955

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

11:00-11:00

2 stops33h 00m

London Luton

Sat 25/7

18:15-12:35

2 stops33h 20m

$1,956

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/7

11:00-18:40

1 stop40h 40m

London Heathrow

Thu 6/8

21:20-08:00

3 stops49h 40m

$1,974

SydneyLondon

SYD - STN

SYDSTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

06:00-12:55

1 stop39h 55m

London Stansted

Sat 13/6

14:55-06:05

1 stop30h 10m

$1,993

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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 31 hours 49 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 Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 $1,331
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,214
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,177
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $946

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).

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.

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 27 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 27 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,569 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,569 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,043 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
7.5
Good
152 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,445 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
216 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 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 $1,116, however they can be found for as little as $209.

  • 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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