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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$958	AirAsia X 2 stops 37 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Sydney is currently $958
Cheapest one-way flight	$542	AirAsia X 2 stops 37 hr Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Sydney is currently $542
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,284	Etihad 1 stop 41 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Sydney is currently $1,284
Cheapest business class flights	$4,811	Hainan 2 stops 56 hr Mon, Jun 29 — Tue, Jul 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Sydney is currently $4,811

Fastest flight	21 hr 35 min	The fastest flight with stops from London to Sydney takes 21 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Sydney is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $810–1,200
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,200–1,850

Popular airlines from London to Sydney

Singapore Airlines

from $2,259

Typical price: $1,300–3,000

73 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - SYD Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,863

Typical price: $1,350–3,300

72 weekly connecting flights

LHR - SYD Every day
Emirates

from $1,290

Typical price: $1,400–3,000

45 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - SYD Every day
China Eastern

Typical price: $920–1,850

40 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - SYD Every day
China Southern

from $1,133

Typical price: $1,050–2,400

34 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - SYD Every day
Qantas

from $1,617

Typical price: $1,600–3,000

31 weekly connecting flights

LHR - SYD Every day

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 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 8 min 27 mi

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 6 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Sydney

The cheapest flights from London to Sydney are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $810 to $1,200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia X from $958. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $542.

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

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from London to Sydney is $2,259, flying from Jul 5 to Jul 20.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from London to Sydney is $1,863, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Sydney is $1,290, flying from Apr 24 to May 8.
The cheapest China Southern flight from London to Sydney is $1,133, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Sydney is $1,617, flying from May 10 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Sydney starts at $958 from Thu, Jul 2 to Wed, Jul 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $542 and departs on Wed, Jul 1.

21 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from London to Sydney.

Sydney is temperate and sunny all year, and crowds are highest during summer (Dec–Feb) and during school holidays. Major events that increase hotel demand are the performing-arts–focused Sydney Festival (Jan), the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (Feb–Mar), the Sydney Royal Easter Show (dates vary) and the Sydney Film Festival (Jun). Severe thunderstorms are most likely Oct–Mar.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Sydney.
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 London to Sydney 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 London to Sydney.

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 73 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Sydney are:

Cathay Pacific offers 72 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Emirates offers 45 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
China Eastern offers 40 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
China Southern offers 34 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Qantas offers 31 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia X from $958. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $542.

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

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from London to Sydney is $2,259, flying from Jul 5 to Jul 20.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from London to Sydney is $1,863, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Sydney is $1,290, flying from Apr 24 to May 8.
The cheapest China Southern flight from London to Sydney is $1,133, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Sydney is $1,617, flying from May 10 to May 24.

No airline flies direct from London to Sydney.

There are 73 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 72 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from London to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Emirates connecting flights from London to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 China Eastern connecting flights from London to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 China Southern connecting flights from London to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Qantas connecting flights from London to Sydney 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 London and Sydney at price $1,284 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

No airline flies direct from London to Sydney.

There are 73 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 72 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from London to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Emirates connecting flights from London to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 China Eastern connecting flights from London to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 China Southern connecting flights from London to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Qantas connecting flights from London to Sydney 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 London to Sydney.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Sydney, 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 London and Sydney start at $4,811 from Mon, Jun 29 to Tue, Jul 14 with Hainan.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Sydney start at $958 from Thu, Jul 2 to Wed, Jul 15.

To book business class trips from London to Sydney, 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 London and Sydney starts at $1,284 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Etihad.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Sydney at price $1,284 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from London to Sydney, 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.