Are there direct flights from London to Sydney?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 0.2% of flights from London to Sydney were direct. This indicates that direct options are relatively uncommon for this route. For flights involving connections, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. Most journeys on this route historically included at least one stop.

What's the flight time from London to Sydney?

The direct flight time from London to Sydney is typically around 23 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 17020 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a median duration of 26 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for these significant durations when planning their journey. The total travel time will vary based on the number of connections.

How often do London to Sydney flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the London to Sydney route have shown frequent price drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for lower fares. The route is characterized by its dynamic pricing, suggesting that monitoring prices can be beneficial. This frequent fluctuation is a consistent pattern observed across the trailing 30 days for this popular international route.

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London to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Sydney

Only 1% of recent fares for flights from London to Sydney were classified as a good price. Right now, fares to Sydney are near the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $1274–$1859, and a median of $1542. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Sydney? The data indicates that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1132. Following May, February also offers lower prices, with a median of $1351. September is another relatively cheaper option, showing a median fare of $1469.

A typical journey from London to Sydney takes about 23h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 17020 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

How much is a round trip from London to Sydney

Regular price: £801 - £1,352

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

Regular prices for flights from London to Sydney typically range from 801 GBP to 1352 GBP. The current lowest deal is 662 GBP with Air China, for travel from Nov 22-Dec 2.

now £662

Low £801

High £1,352

The cheapest time to fly from London to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from London to Sydney is May, with a median price of $1152. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2037. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from £1,152

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,037

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Sydney

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from London to Sydney

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Sydney

London (LGW) - Sydney (SYD)

China Eastern Airlines

£1,282

£748

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Sydney

London (LHR) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

£982

£703

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Sydney

London (LHR) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

£997

£708

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Sydney

London (LHR) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

£1,005

£791

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Sydney

London (LHR) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

£986

£791

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Sydney

London (LHR) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

£1,001

£792

One-way

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

24 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 25

£1,008 → £518

49%

22 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 23

£1,018 → £537

47%

6 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 7

£975 → £629

36%

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

£1,128 → £782

31%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Sydney

London - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from London to Sydney are near the typical level, with a median of $1542.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $1132, followed by February at $1351.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 31h 25m

Direct flights typically take 23h 20m, while connecting flights average 31h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 20% of recent flights are direct, with most routes requiring two or more stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

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

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers a convenient departure point for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£495

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a major hub for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£522

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides a central option for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£916

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers an alternative departure point for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£846

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is an option for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£682

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport serves as another departure choice for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£763

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a convenient arrival choice for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£501

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~£895

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From LGW

Elite

Jan 20

Sydney, Australia

94% AI deal score

$6,634

$3,369

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Jan 20

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$24,041

$15,840

Save $8,201

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 07

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$24,811

$15,848

Save $8,963

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Nov 30

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$23,401

$15,848

Save $7,553

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 10

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$24,818

$15,848

Save $8,970

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 01

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$23,897

$15,848

Save $8,049

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 29

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,268

$4,653

Save $2,615

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 04

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$17,960

$13,090

Save $4,870

Thai Airways International

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Jan 04

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$23,503

$15,840

Save $7,663

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Jan 10

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$24,210

$15,840

Save $8,370

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Jan 18

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$23,221

$15,840

Save $7,381

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Jan 14

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$22,788

$15,840

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Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from London to Sydney has been within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was around $1525. Prices tended to be higher when booking further in advance, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $1843 and those booked 60+ days out averaging $1801. This suggests that last-minute bookings often present the best value for this route across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Sydney was considered to be $1274 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1542. Prices above $1859 were typically in the higher range for this route. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $1274 threshold.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Sydney, with a median price of $1132. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $1351. In contrast, September was observed to be the most expensive month, with a median price of $1469. The annual median price for this route was $1542, indicating that certain months offer significant savings.

London to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Sydney

How much is a round trip from London to Sydney

Regular price: £801 - £1,352

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

Regular prices for flights from London to Sydney typically range from 801 GBP to 1352 GBP. The current lowest deal is 662 GBP with Air China, for travel from Nov 22-Dec 2.

now £662

Low £801

High £1,352

The cheapest time to fly from London to Sydney

May

Cheapest

Flights from £1,152

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,037

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Sydney

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from London to Sydney

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Sydney

London (LGW) - Sydney (SYD)

China Eastern Airlines

£1,282

£748

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Sydney

London (LHR) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

£982

£703

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Sydney

London (LHR) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

£997

£708

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Sydney

London (LHR) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

£1,005

£791

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Sydney

London (LHR) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

£986

£791

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Sydney

London (LHR) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

£1,001

£792

One-way

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

24 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 25

£1,008 → £518

49%

22 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 23

£1,018 → £537

47%

6 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 7

£975 → £629

36%

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

£1,128 → £782

31%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Sydney

London - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from London to Sydney are near the typical level, with a median of $1542.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $1132, followed by February at $1351.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 31h 25m

Direct flights typically take 23h 20m, while connecting flights average 31h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 20% of recent flights are direct, with most routes requiring two or more stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

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

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers a convenient departure point for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£495

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a major hub for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£522

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides a central option for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£916

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers an alternative departure point for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£846

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is an option for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£682

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport serves as another departure choice for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£763

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a convenient arrival choice for flights from London to Sydney.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£501

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$22,788

$15,840

Save $6,948

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Cheap Flights from London to Sydney

Today’s best flight deals from London to Sydney

London to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Sydney

How much is a round trip from London to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from London to Sydney

Direct flights from London to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from London to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Sydney

London - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Connecting flights take 31h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Jan 20

Jan 20

Dec 07

Nov 30

Dec 10

Dec 01

Dec 29

Dec 04

Jan 04

Jan 10

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Jan 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

When should I buy London to Sydney tickets?

What's a cheap fare from London to Sydney?

Which months have the cheapest flights from London to Sydney?

Are there direct flights from London to Sydney?

What's the flight time from London to Sydney?

How often do London to Sydney flight prices drop?

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Flights to Sydney from other cities

London to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Sydney

How much is a round trip from London to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from London to Sydney

Direct flights from London to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from London to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Sydney

London - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Connecting flights take 31h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Jan 20

Jan 20

Dec 07

Nov 30

Dec 10

Dec 01

Dec 29

Dec 04

Jan 04

Jan 10

Jan 18

Jan 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

When should I buy London to Sydney tickets?

What's a cheap fare from London to Sydney?

Which months have the cheapest flights from London to Sydney?