What percentage of Sydney to London flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 0.5% of flights from Sydney to London were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that the vast majority of journeys on this route typically involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Sydney to London?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Sydney to London is approximately 24 hours and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to about 28 hours and 25 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 16956 kilometers. Travelers should anticipate a long journey, especially if a stopover is involved.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Sydney to London?

Historically, flying with a layover from Sydney to London has been cheaper on average. The median price for connecting flights was $1850, while direct flights had a median price of $1956. This represents a premium of 6% for choosing a direct flight. Despite the higher cost, direct flights accounted for 0.8% of the observed flights in the trailing 90 days.

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Sydney to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to London

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Sydney to London, the data indicates that April is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $1317. This is followed by May, where the median fare is $1474, and November, with a median fare of $1538. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for flights from Sydney to London typically range from $1380 to $2335, with a median price of $1814. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and approximately 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 0.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect to make at least one connection when traveling from Sydney to London.

A typical journey from Sydney to London takes about 24h 50m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 31h 25m, while non-stop flights, though rare, would take approximately 24h 50m. This is a significant travel time, so planning for layovers is essential.

The distance between Sydney and London is approximately 16956 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the extended flight times and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to London

Regular price: A$1,523 - A$2,433

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Sydney to London.

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to London is AUD 1523 to AUD 2433. The current lowest deal is AUD 1285 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Nov 5-Nov 19.

now A$1,285

Low A$1,523

High A$2,433

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to London

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to London is November, with a median price of $1522. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2306. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,522

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,306

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to London

China Eastern Airlines

FlyAsianXpress

Sichuan Airlines

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to London

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,989

A$1,287

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,868

A$1,354

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,611

A$1,349

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,569

A$1,306

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,612

A$1,357

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,550

A$1,371

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to London

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

A$2,704 → A$1,699

37%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

A$2,517 → A$1,625

35%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

A$2,539 → A$1,662

35%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

A$2,490 → A$1,616

35%

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Sydney - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to London are below the typical level at $1285.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Historically, April, May, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 24h 50m

Nonstop flights typically take 24h 50m, while connecting flights average 31h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 50% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers deals

China Eastern Airlines has 67 direct deals, more than other airlines on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to London are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a primary departure point for flights from Sydney to London.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~A$1,286

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) is an alternative departure option for flights to London.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~A$1,678

London main airports to arrive at

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted is a good option for flights from Sydney to London, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~49 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~A$1,286

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub, offering a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by direct train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,479

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From SYD

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Nov 22

London, United Kingdom

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$7,117

$4,519

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Turkish Airlines

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From SYD

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Nov 22

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$7,302

$4,526

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Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

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Nov 21

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$7,306

$4,718

Save $2,588

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Nov 04

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,982

$4,605

Save $2,377

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Nov 04

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,957

$4,605

Save $2,352

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

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Nov 11

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$7,034

$4,605

Save $2,429

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Nov 04

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,923

$4,648

Save $2,275

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Nov 04

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,311

$4,654

Save $1,657

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Nov 04

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,483

$4,654

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Nov 11

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,379

$4,675

Save $1,704

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

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Oct 13

London, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$7,040

$5,551

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Xiamen Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

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London, United Kingdom

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$9,543

$7,402

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Emirates Airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sydney to London is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1906. Booking within 6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $2349. For those planning further ahead, booking 60 or more days out typically results in an average price of $2085, indicating that prices tend to be higher outside the 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to London was considered to be $1380 or less. The median price for this route was $1814. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $2335 or less. Travelers aiming for a more budget-friendly option should target prices around the $1380 mark.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to London, with a median price of $1317. May also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $1474. November, while appearing in the cheapest months list, had a median price of $1538, which was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period. The annual median price for this route was $1814.

Sydney to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to London

How much is a round trip from Sydney to London

Regular price: A$1,523 - A$2,433

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Sydney to London.

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to London is AUD 1523 to AUD 2433. The current lowest deal is AUD 1285 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Nov 5-Nov 19.

now A$1,285

Low A$1,523

High A$2,433

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to London

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,522

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,306

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to London

China Eastern Airlines

FlyAsianXpress

Sichuan Airlines

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to London

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,989

A$1,287

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,868

A$1,354

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,611

A$1,349

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,569

A$1,306

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,612

A$1,357

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,550

A$1,371

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to London

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

A$2,704 → A$1,699

37%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

A$2,517 → A$1,625

35%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

A$2,539 → A$1,662

35%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

A$2,490 → A$1,616

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to London

Sydney - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to London are below the typical level at $1285.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Historically, April, May, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 24h 50m

Nonstop flights typically take 24h 50m, while connecting flights average 31h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 50% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers deals

China Eastern Airlines has 67 direct deals, more than other airlines on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to London are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a primary departure point for flights from Sydney to London.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~A$1,286

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) is an alternative departure option for flights to London.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~A$1,678

London main airports to arrive at

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted is a good option for flights from Sydney to London, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~49 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~A$1,286

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub, offering a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

London, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$9,543

$7,402

Save $2,141

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

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Sydney to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to London

How much is a round trip from Sydney to London

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to London

Direct flights from Sydney to London

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Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to London

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to London

Sydney - London route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Typical flight time is 24h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers deals

Deals are frequent for this route

Sydney main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

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How much should a flight from Sydney to London cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Sydney to London?

What percentage of Sydney to London flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Sydney to London?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Sydney to London?

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How much is a round trip from Sydney to London

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to London

Direct flights from Sydney to London

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to London

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to London

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to London

Sydney - London route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Typical flight time is 24h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers deals

Deals are frequent for this route

Sydney main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

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Nov 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

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