Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to London (SYD - LON)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sydney to London and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,270	Qatar Airways 1 stop 27 hr Mon, Apr 20 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to London is currently $1,270
Cheapest one-way flight	$448	AirAsia X 2 stops 31 hr Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to London is currently $448
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,251	Qatar Airways 1 stop 27 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to London is currently $1,251
Cheapest business class flights	$5,236	Hainan 2 stops 56 hr Sat, Jul 18 — Mon, Aug 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to London is currently $5,236

Fastest flight	23 hr	The fastest flight with stops from Sydney to London takes 23 hr
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to London is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $830–1,150
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,400–1,950

Popular airlines from Sydney to London

Singapore Airlines

from $2,042

Typical price: $1,400–3,050

75 weekly connecting flights

SYD - LGW, LHR Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $2,126

Typical price: $1,400–3,100

44 weekly connecting flights

SYD - LHR Every day
Emirates

from $1,434

Typical price: $1,400–2,700

42 weekly connecting flights

SYD - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,580

Typical price: $1,350–3,850

40 weekly connecting flights

SYD - LGW, LHR, STN Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
China Southern

from $1,538

Typical price: $1,200–2,650

38 weekly connecting flights

SYD - LGW, LHR Every day
Qantas

from $1,637

Typical price: $1,550–2,750

29 weekly connecting flights

SYD - LHR Every day

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 5 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 46 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 4 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 25 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to London

The cheapest flights from Sydney to London are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $830 to $1,150.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to London recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,270. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $448.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Sydney to London is $2,042, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 30.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Sydney to London is $2,126, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Sydney to London is $1,434, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Sydney to London is $1,580, flying from Jul 19 to Aug 4.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Sydney to London is $1,538, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to London is $1,637, flying from May 3 to May 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to London starts at $1,270 from Mon, Apr 20 to Mon, May 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $448 and departs on Thu, Jul 16.

23 hr is the shortest flight time from Sydney to London.

London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to London.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sydney to London really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sydney to London.

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 75 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to London are:

Cathay Pacific offers 44 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Emirates offers 42 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .
Turkish Airlines offers 40 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .
China Southern offers 38 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Qantas offers 29 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sydney and London.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to London recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,270. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $448.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Sydney to London is $2,042, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 30.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Sydney to London is $2,126, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Sydney to London is $1,434, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Sydney to London is $1,580, flying from Jul 19 to Aug 4.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Sydney to London is $1,538, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to London is $1,637, flying from May 3 to May 17.

No airline flies direct from Sydney to London.

There are 75 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Sydney to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Sydney to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Emirates connecting flights from Sydney to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Sydney to London per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 38 China Southern connecting flights from Sydney to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 29 Qantas connecting flights from Sydney to London per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and London at price $1,251 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, Apr 27.

No airline flies direct from Sydney to London.

There are 75 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Sydney to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Sydney to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Emirates connecting flights from Sydney to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Sydney to London per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 38 China Southern connecting flights from Sydney to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 29 Qantas connecting flights from Sydney to London per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Sydney to London.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to London, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sydney and London start at $5,236 from Sat, Jul 18 to Mon, Aug 3 with Hainan.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and London start at $1,270 from Mon, Apr 20 to Mon, May 4.

To book business class trips from Sydney to London, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sydney and London starts at $1,251 from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, Apr 27 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and London at price $1,251 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to London, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.