What percentage of Sydney to London flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 0.1% of flights from Sydney to London are direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that travelers on this route typically experience connecting flights rather than direct services.

How many hours is the flight from Sydney to London?

A direct flight from Sydney to London typically takes approximately 24 hours and 50 minutes. Flights with one stop tend to have a median duration of around 28 hours and 40 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 16956 kilometers, making it a long-haul journey.

How often do Sydney to London flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Sydney to London route are classified as dropping frequently. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. While specific frequencies vary, the route has shown consistent price fluctuations over the trailing 30 days.

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Sydney to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to London

For travelers planning cheap flights from Sydney to London, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1440. Other cost-effective options include February, with a median fare of $1510, and October, at a median of $1513. These months offer the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Sydney to London typically range from $1379 to $2056, with a median price of $1668. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

Most itineraries for flights from Sydney to London involve connections. Only 0.1% of recent fares were for non-stop flights, meaning that most itineraries connect at least once. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which is important to consider when planning your journey.

A typical journey from Sydney to London takes approximately 24h 50m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 16956 kilometers. Given the distance and the prevalence of connecting flights, travelers should factor in significant travel time.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to London

Regular price: A$1,554 - A$2,279

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to London is AUD 1554 to AUD 2279. The current lowest deal is AUD 1372 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Nov 5-Nov 13.

now A$1,372

Low A$1,554

High A$2,279

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 $1445. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1993. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,445

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,993

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to London

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to London

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

Hainan Airlines

A$1,844

A$1,515

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

Hainan Airlines

A$2,071

A$1,519

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,935

A$1,411

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

A$2,146

A$1,415

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

A$2,156

A$1,617

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

Hainan Airlines

A$1,924

A$1,515

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 1

A$2,146 → A$1,415

34%

3 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 1

A$2,135 → A$1,519

29%

5 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 1

A$2,071 → A$1,519

27%

20 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 24

A$1,714 → A$1,199

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to London

Sydney - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to London are above the typical level, with a median price of $1668.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1440.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 34h 0m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Sydney to London is 34h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 90% of available options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline that offers direct flights from Sydney to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly from Sydney Airport for direct and connecting flights to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,247

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Consider Western Sydney International Airport for flights to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,488

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Sydney to London, offering many connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,244

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with excellent rail connectivity to London Euston.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,683

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

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Feb 28

London, United Kingdom

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$8,000

$4,745

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Jan 27

London, United Kingdom

94% AI deal score

$8,140

$4,856

Save $3,284

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Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 28

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$8,064

$4,803

Save $3,261

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Jan 20

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$8,743

$5,007

Save $3,736

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 28

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$7,824

$5,057

Save $2,767

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 17

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$7,700

$5,092

Save $2,608

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 17

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$7,665

$5,092

Save $2,573

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 17

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$7,692

$5,092

Save $2,600

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 17

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$7,705

$5,092

Save $2,613

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 17

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$7,647

$5,092

Save $2,555

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 17

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$7,686

$5,106

Save $2,580

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

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Jan 27

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$7,865

$5,168

Save $2,697

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sydney to London is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1769. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw higher average prices, around $1952. Even booking 60+ days out resulted in a slightly higher average price of $1879, suggesting that planning within the recommended window can lead to better value.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to London is typically around $1379. The median price for this route was $1668. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $2056 or less, but aiming for a fare at or below $1379 is generally considered a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Sydney to London include November, with a median price of $1440, and February, with a median price of $1510. October also showed a median price of $1513. These months tend to offer better value compared to the annual median price of $1668 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Sydney to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to London

How much is a round trip from Sydney to London

Regular price: A$1,554 - A$2,279

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to London is AUD 1554 to AUD 2279. The current lowest deal is AUD 1372 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Nov 5-Nov 13.

now A$1,372

Low A$1,554

High A$2,279

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to London

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,445

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,993

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to London

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to London

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

Hainan Airlines

A$1,844

A$1,515

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

Hainan Airlines

A$2,071

A$1,519

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,935

A$1,411

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

A$2,146

A$1,415

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

A$2,156

A$1,617

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LHR)

Hainan Airlines

A$1,924

A$1,515

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 1

A$2,146 → A$1,415

34%

3 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 1

A$2,135 → A$1,519

29%

5 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 1

A$2,071 → A$1,519

27%

20 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 24

A$1,714 → A$1,199

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to London

Sydney - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to London are above the typical level, with a median price of $1668.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1440.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 34h 0m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Sydney to London is 34h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 90% of available options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline that offers direct flights from Sydney to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly from Sydney Airport for direct and connecting flights to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,247

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Consider Western Sydney International Airport for flights to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,488

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Sydney to London, offering many connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,244

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with excellent rail connectivity to London Euston.

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$7,865

$5,168

Save $2,697

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Cheap Flights from Sydney to London

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to London

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

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 above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Connecting flights typically take 34h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

QantasLink offers direct flights

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

Feb 28

Jan 27

Feb 28

Jan 20

Feb 28

Feb 17

Feb 17

Feb 17

Feb 17

Feb 17

Feb 17

Jan 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to London?

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?

How often do Sydney to London flight prices drop?

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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

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 above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Connecting flights typically take 34h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

QantasLink offers direct flights

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

Feb 28

Jan 27

Feb 28

Jan 20

Feb 28

Feb 17

Feb 17

Feb 17

Feb 17

Feb 17

Feb 17

Jan 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to London?

How much should a flight from Sydney to London cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Sydney to London?