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Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to London

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. 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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NovemberDecemberJanuary

Flight Duration45 h and 25 mFlights between Sydney and London take, on average, 45 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£227Cheapest price for a flight between Sydney and London found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportSydney Kingsford Smith AirportWhen flying from Sydney to London

Destination airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City AirportWhen travelling from Sydney to London

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

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

One-way average Price£1148The average price for a flight Sydney - London at Opodo is £1148, based on the price of last 6 months

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

Airlines that fly from Sydney to London

Distance: 10,559 mi

Sydney airports

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

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Book your Sydney to London flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Sydney to London (United Kingdom) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £227, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Sydney to London takes roughly 23 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Sydney–London route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Arrival airport: Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Tips for cheaper flights from Sydney to London

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Sydney to London:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in London. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to London

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

When you fly from Sydney to London the average price is £1148. 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 Sydney to London at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to London is 227 £. 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.

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

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

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

The best time of the year to go to London when flying from Sydney 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 London from Sydney in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Sydney - London.

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

The total flight time between Sydney and London is of around 45 h and 25 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 Sydney and London?

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

Which are the airlines with flights from Sydney to London?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Sydney to London are:

British Airways.
Qantas Airways.

Asiana Airlines

Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways

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