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Cheapest time to fly from London to Sydney

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of May. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration30 h and 40 mFlights between London and Sydney take, on average, 30 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£336Cheapest price for a flight between London and Sydney found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsHeathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Sydney

Destination airportSydney Kingsford Smith AirportFor the route from London to Sydney

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to Sydney

Airlines flying this routeBritish Airways, Qantas AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between London to Sydney

One-way average Price£1,181The average price for a flight London - Sydney at Opodo is £1,181, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Sydney when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Sydney

China Eastern Airlines

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

20%Trains in Sydney are 20% cheaper than in London.

London£3.50

Sydney£2.90

MealMid-priced restaurant

22%A meal in Sydney is 22% cheaper than a meal in London.

London£20.00

Sydney£15.53

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

34%A taxi fare in Sydney is 34% cheaper than in London.

London£4.20

Sydney£2.79

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

29%Coffee in Sydney is 29% cheaper than in London.

London£3.98

Sydney£2.81

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.94 AUD

1 AUD = 0.52 GBP

Last checked on Sun 29/03

Distance: 10560 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 5 miles

Flights departing from London

London is one of the largest cities in Europe and has been an important trading centre. This metropolis is served by Gatwick, Heathrow and several other airports. Of all these airports, Heathrow and Gatwick are internationally known. Heathrow Airport is located in Hillingdon, and is located 22 kilometres from central London.

Flights from London to Sydney not only take off from Heathrow, but also from Gatwick, Luton, Southend, Stansted and London City airports. Gatwick is the second most popular airport of the six airports that serve the city of London. Gatwick is located in the faraway suburb of West Sussex, almost 48 kilometres from central London.

Getting to London airport

London to Sydney flights may take off from any of the six airports listed above. To ensure you can travel efficiently, check the airport from which your flight to Sydney is taking off. Once you know this, you can determine your route to central London, from where you can take trains to the designated airport. You will usually have to choose between Liverpool Street, Paddington and Victoria stations to take the airport trains. However, if your flight is taking off from London City Airport, just take a bus or taxi from wherever you are, as this airport is located well within the city.

Arriving to Sydney

Sydney is the largest city in Australia and also an important cultural centre of the world. Begin your day at Sydney Harbour, one of the largest harbours in the world. Head towards Sydney Opera House and marvel at its architecture. Spend the afternoon at Bondi Beach, which is known all over the world for its beauty and also for people-watching. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an important landmark that many tourists like to visit. The best place to visit for nightlife is Kings Cross, which is known for its bars, clubs and restaurants. Oxford Street is another place to engage in shopping and for eating and drinking.

How to get to the city centre

Flights to Sydney from London land at Sydney Airport, which is also known as Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport and Mascot Airport. Sydney Airport is only eight kilometres from the city centre and is easily connected to the city by the Airport Link; this is an underground train service that takes you to various destinations in the city. Take Sydney Bus 400 to reach Bondi Junction; this route also goes towards St. George in the eastern part of the city. Another option is to take a taxi, which helps you to relax and arrive at your destination in comfort.

Flight route information

Sydney is one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world and has something for everyone.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Sydney

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Sydney?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Sydney?

When you fly from London to Sydney the average price is £1,181. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to Sydney at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Sydney is 336 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Sydney expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Sydney costs an average of 2.79 GBP, 34% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.20 GBP,

While train tickets costs 17% less in Sydney: 2.90 GBP against 3.50 GBP in London.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 15.53 GBP in Sydney, 22% less than the 20.00 GBP in London.

The price of the coffee is around 29% cheaper in Sydney, with an average of 2.81 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 3.98 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Sydney?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Sydney are December, November and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Sydney?

The best time of the year to go to Sydney when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Sydney from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, June, May and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Sydney.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Sydney?

The total flight time between London and Sydney is of around 30 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 10,559.37 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Sydney?

The main airport route flying between London and Sydney is: Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport(SYD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Sydney?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Sydney are:

Etihad Airways.
Emirates.
Cathay Pacific.

Etihad Airways, stopping in Abu Dhabi for 95 minutes minimum.

Emirates, with 70 minutes scale in Dubai.
Singapore Airlines, with 60 minutes scale in Singapore.

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