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 connecting flights, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that direct options are relatively uncommon for this route.

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.

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

Historically, it has been slightly cheaper to fly with a layover from Sydney to London. Connecting flights had a median price of $1850, while direct flights were typically priced at a median of $1956. This represents a premium of about 6% for direct flights across the trailing 90 days.

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Sydney to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to London

For those planning cheap flights from Sydney to London, the data indicates that April is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $1317. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $1474, and November presents a median of $1538. These months represent the most budget-friendly options for this route.

Fares for flights from Sydney to London typically range from $1380 to $2335, with a median of $1814. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting opportunities for savings if you track prices.

When flying from Sydney to London, most itineraries connect at least once. Only a small fraction of recent fares were for direct flights from Sydney to London. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Sydney to London, including connections, takes approximately 24h 50m. This duration accounts for the various connecting itineraries available on this long-haul route. The median flight time for connecting flights is 31h 25m, while non-stop flights, when available, have a median duration of 24h 50m.

The distance between Sydney and London is substantial, covering approximately 16956 km. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, which typically involves extended flight times and often includes multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to London

Regular price: A$1,675 - A$2,598

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 1675 to AUD 2598. The current lowest deal is AUD 1534 with Air India Limited, for travel from Sep 18-Sep 27.

now A$1,534

Low A$1,675

High A$2,598

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 USD. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of 2306 USD. 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

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to London

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,546

A$1,366

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,560

A$1,342

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,545

A$1,344

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,571

A$1,366

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,687

A$1,375

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,601

A$1,286

One-way

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

28 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 31

A$2,542 → A$1,440

43%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

A$2,466 → A$1,375

44%

28 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 30

A$2,515 → A$1,432

43%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

A$2,504 → A$1,430

43%

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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 for this route.

📅 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

Typically 24h 50m nonstop, 31h 25m with connections

The median flight duration is 24h 50m for nonstop and 31h 25m for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

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

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to London are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to London, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,291

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick is a good option for flights to London, offering competitive prices for your trip.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,292

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with excellent rail connectivity, useful when London airports are congested.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,483

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From SYD

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Nov 04

London, United Kingdom

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$6,248

$4,617

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China Southern Airlines

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From SYD

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Nov 11

London, United Kingdom

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$6,931

$4,619

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

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Nov 05

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$6,248

$4,658

Save $1,590

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

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Mar 02

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$7,127

$4,649

Save $2,478

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

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Nov 07

London, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$18,418

$15,802

Save $2,616

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

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Nov 02

London, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$18,670

$15,802

Save $2,868

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

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Oct 20

London, United Kingdom

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$6,680

$5,554

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Xiamen Airlines

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From SYD

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London, United Kingdom

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$7,750

$5,585

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China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

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Nov 11

London, United Kingdom

88% AI deal score

$6,284

$5,375

Save $909

Air China

Business Class

From SYD

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Oct 20

London, United Kingdom

88% AI deal score

$6,721

$5,563

Save $1,158

Xiamen Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 04

London, United Kingdom

88% AI deal score

$7,712

$5,864

Save $1,848

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From SYD

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London, United Kingdom

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$7,711

$5,952

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sydney to London has been between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $1906. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw higher average prices, reaching approximately $2349. Even booking 60+ days out was generally more expensive, with an average price of $2085.

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 typically ranged up to $2335 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, April has shown the cheapest flights from Sydney to London, with a median price of $1317. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $1474. The annual median price for this route was $1814, indicating that these months were notably more affordable.

Sydney to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to London

How much is a round trip from Sydney to London

Regular price: A$1,675 - A$2,598

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 1675 to AUD 2598. The current lowest deal is AUD 1534 with Air India Limited, for travel from Sep 18-Sep 27.

now A$1,534

Low A$1,675

High A$2,598

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

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to London

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,546

A$1,366

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,560

A$1,342

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,545

A$1,344

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,571

A$1,366

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,687

A$1,375

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - London

Sydney (SYD) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,601

A$1,286

One-way

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

28 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 31

A$2,542 → A$1,440

43%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

A$2,466 → A$1,375

44%

28 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 30

A$2,515 → A$1,432

43%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

A$2,504 → A$1,430

43%

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 for this route.

📅 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

Typically 24h 50m nonstop, 31h 25m with connections

The median flight duration is 24h 50m for nonstop and 31h 25m for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

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

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to London are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to London, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,291

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick is a good option for flights to London, offering competitive prices for your trip.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,292

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with excellent rail connectivity, useful when London airports are congested.

London, United Kingdom

88% AI deal score

$7,711

$5,952

Save $1,759

QantasLink, +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 below the typical level

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Typically 24h 50m nonstop, 31h 25m with connections

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

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Nov 05

Mar 02

Nov 07

Nov 02

Oct 20

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Nov 11

Oct 20

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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?

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

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

Typically 24h 50m nonstop, 31h 25m with connections

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

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Nov 11

Nov 05

Mar 02

Nov 07

Nov 02

Oct 20

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Nov 11

Oct 20

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

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