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Cheap Flights from London to Sydney (LHR-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from London to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from London to Sydney

Mon, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 22
China Southern Logo
9:30 pm - 9:25 amLHR-SYD
48h 55m2 stops
China Southern Logo
11:25 am - 2:00 pmSYD-LHR
37h 35m2 stops
$802China Southern
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 22
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 9:25 amLHR-SYD
24h 25m1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:25 am - 2:00 pmSYD-LHR
37h 35m2 stops
$878China Southern
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 22
Air China Logo
5:40 pm - 3:30 pmLHR-SYD
34h 50m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:40 pm - 5:50 pmSYD-LHR
32h 10m1 stop
$903Air China
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 22
Air China Logo
5:40 pm - 3:30 pmLHR-SYD
34h 50m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:40 pm - 5:50 pmSYD-LHR
32h 10m1 stop
$904Air China
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 18
China Eastern Logo
9:00 pm - 1:35 pmLHR-SYD
29h 35m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:30 pmSYD-LHR
40h 30m1 stop
$946China Eastern
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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
Air India Logo
1:15 pm - 6:40 pmLHR-SYD
44h 25m1 stop
Air India Logo
8:10 pm - 8:00 pmSYD-LHR
32h 50m1 stop
$966Air India
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Oct 8
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 7:35 pmLHR-SYD
23h 35m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 5:55 amSYD-LHR
25h 50m1 stop
$1,033Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 11
Malaysia Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 10:00 amLHR-SYD
27h 25m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 4:35 pmSYD-LHR
28h 25m1 stop
$1,034Malaysia Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:15 pm - 7:15 amLHR-SYD
24h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:20 pm - 8:10 pmSYD-LHR
32h 50m1 stop
$1,155Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:15 pm - 7:15 amLHR-SYD
24h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:45 am - 3:00 pmSYD-LHR
41h 15m1 stop
$1,170Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from London to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney is March, where tickets cost $972 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,757 and $1,685 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$514
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 32% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London to Sydney flights

  • Are there direct flights between London Heathrow Airport and Sydney Airport?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights between London and Sydney; however, there are multiple efficient options you can take that require a transfer during the journey. Depending on which airline you fly with, you will make a transfer usually at their airport hub. For instance, a flight with Emirates would require one change at Dubai International Airport before you continue your onwards journey.

  • How can I save time at Heathrow airport?

    Heathrow Airport is a busy airport and it can take some time to get through the security and baggage checks. One way to speed this up is to pre-book with Fast Track Security. Available at all terminals at Heathrow, it costs about £12.50 and needs to be booked 24h in advance. It can save you considerable time, especially if you are in a rush.

  • Can I stay in an LHR airport hotel the night before my flight?

    Should you not want to be in a rush the day of your flight, one great option is to stay at an airport hotel. Heathrow has many hotels catering for various terminals. So, if for example you’re leaving from Terminal 2 with Singapore Airlines to Sydney, you could opt for Aerotel London Heathrow, which is only a few minutes away from the terminal building.

  • What are the best ways to get from Sydney Airport to the centre of the city?

    It’s easy to get from Sydney Airport to Sydney city centre. Upon arrival you have two train options, you can jump on the T8 South Line train, which takes approximately 13min and leaves every 10min or so. This can be found at the northern end of the arrivals hall or hop on the AirLink and be in Sydney in about 15min. The train also connects the terminals at Sydney Airport, so you can board wherever you land. Tickets cost around A$ 20 and you can use an Opal top-up card, purchasable at the station, or your credit card to pay the fare. Alternatively, you can get either the number 400 or 420 bus, which leave regularly from outside the terminals. Of course, you could get a taxi, but these can be quite expensive.

  • What kind of lounges can I enjoy at Heathrow Airport?

    There are various open-access lounges at Heathrow Airport where you can wait for your flight in style. The House Lounge is located in Terminal 4, where you also find the Plaza Premium Lounge. In Terminal 3, you find the No1 Lounges.

  • Can I smoke at Heathrow Airport?

    Heathrow Airport is a smoke-free airport, but there are some designated smoking areas outside the terminal buildings. The smoke ban includes e-cigarettes. Passengers should note that smoking beyond the security point is not possible anywhere.

  • Is there a hotel at Heathrow Airport?

    If you have booked an early flight and want to remain close to the airport, you can stay in a range of airport hotels close to the terminal buildings. Hotels include the Holiday Inn Heathrow Airport, DoubleTree by Hilton, and the Mercure London Heathrow, to name some.

  • Are there internationally compatible charging stations at Heathrow Airport?

    Throughout Heathrow Airport, you find charging stations for phones and laptops. They are compatible with UK and European plug outlets, but also have a USB port for international devices.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney was $514 for a one-way ticket and $802 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between London and Sydney?

    A passport is required to fly from London to Sydney.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Sydney?

    When flying out of London you will be using London Heathrow. You will be landing at Sydney, also known as Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Sydney?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Sydney?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Sydney, China Southern or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Sydney are China Southern and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $946 and an overall rating of 7.6, China Southern is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,560 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to London with another airline. Booking your flights between London and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney

  • Travellers who are prepared to pay a little more can enjoy a direct flight connection from London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). British Airways and Qantas Airways are among the airlines that offer direct flights between the two big cities.
  • London Heathrow has a lot in store for families waiting for their flight from London to Sydney. There are various stay & play areas dotted around the terminals, and a range of eateries located at Heathrow have free meal deals for children. Children also travel for free on the Heathrow Express, operating between the city centre and the airport.
  • If you have some pound notes left and want to change them into Australian dollars, you can do so conveniently and for a good rate at the currency exchange offices in each terminal at Heathrow Airport. You have a choice between Travelex, Western Union, and Xpress Money Services, which all offer competitive conversions.
  • In the public food court at Sydney Airport, you find a range of eateries that are open until 22:00, so you can enjoy quick snack upon arrival. The restaurants that are open late include Hungry Jack’s if you fancy burgers, Mad Mex, and Beqaa that serves Lebanese food.
  • If you need to go to London Heathrow and don’t want to worry about parking, simply hop on the Piccadilly underground line, which serves the Heathrow terminals. It is cheaper than the Heathrow Express, costing approximately £ 6 (A$ 12) for a single one-way ticket and taking about 45–60min from Central London, as opposed to the £ 22 (A$ 42) and 15min journey for the Heathrow Express.
  • Do you not fancy plane meals for your flight from London to Sydney? At Heathrow Airport, you can have your in-flight picnic assembled to enjoy a scrumptious treat during your flight. A variety of restaurants participate and you can put together your preferred foods.
  • It’s easy to travel to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for your departure. From the city centre, you can get the Piccadilly Line or Heathrow Express. Or if travelling by car, you can exit the M25 via junction 14 or 15.
  • If you live in the south of the UK, you may find it easier to depart from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which also has flights to Sydney Airport. These tend to be a similar flight duration and cost, so it could be more convenient for you.
  • With Sydney Airport (SYD) being only about a 30min drive from Campbelltown and around a 1h drive from Wollongong, it is a great airport if you want to continue your journey to other destinations in New South Wales, Australia.
  • Before your flight, why not relax at one of the luxury lounges that Heathrow Airport offers. No matter which airline you are flying with, you can choose from a range of lounges, such as Aspire lounge, which offers shower facilities, complimentary drinks and Wi-Fi for around £25 per person.
  • If you need wheelchair assistance at London Heathrow Airport, then call the Assistance Host Area in the terminal you are leaving from 48h prior to your flight. Once you have arrived at the airport, you will locate the host areas in the check-in zones of each terminal, where you’ll receive assistance all the way through to boarding.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from London to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1320 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.7Food
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
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We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

10.0 ExcellentBeverly, Apr 2025MNL - SIN
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We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

I was a member of Krisflyer for ten years, but my last flight to Tokyo was a disaster. I had to stand in line for four hours before check-in because they were late opening the counter, and there were more than 50 people behind me. The plane was extremely small, and the food could have been better. When I dropped off my stroller before boarding the plane, I expected to receive it upon exiting for my transfer. However, they returned the stroller to the checked baggage because they said I was late getting off the plane. Of course, I was late; they assigned me a seat at the back of the aircraft, and I was traveling with a baby! The worst part was when I arrived in Jakarta. They damaged my stroller and refused to approve my claim, so I had to pay for stroller rental because of the damage they caused. I don’t know what happened to Singapore Airlines, but I felt like I was flying with a budget airline.

Crews were very caring and polite. Washroom was surprisingly clean. Overall experience was good , only food choices was very limited. Thanks

On time boarding I would like to see ground hostess to help transit customers to direct them to the right terminal and boarding gate. Last night, all the transit customers on SQ484 arriving Singapore had to merry go round to look for terminal and boarding gate to board SQ128 transit to KL Malaysia. We went to Terminal 3 taking the Skytrain to T3 and back to T3 to get out to look for different Skytrain to T2. On arrival t2, we had to go round to ask which boarding gate to KL. We only had 5 minutes to make to the boarding time at 6:55pm but we already spent more than 30 minutes running around to find the boarding gate. We were late at the boarding gate.

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

This flight was 16 hours and they made it very tolerable. Seats were comfortable and the staff very accommodating. I had plenty of inflight entertainment. Food was very good.

Better. I took an aisle seat this time. Although the overheard compartment above the seat ahead of me kept opening up during flight.

Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

The food and service was great. You have to pay a lot for in flight Internet though which is lame.

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

Overall, it was ok. However, the food was very sub-par.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

The flight was an hour late leaving Heathrow. The food was mediocre. When we got to Austin, my husband’s luggage was missing. He filled out information at baggage claim. We are waiting to hear something. His name is Henry Jacob Braunig.

Only for BA because we had to get to Edinburgh at a certain time. Baggage lost, late boarding with only one person checking, again, our passports and boarding passes until the despatch controller had to step in to get us away. Will never fly BA again.

We arrived late to London, and consequently were 5 min. late to be allowed through security for our next flight. Even though dozens of people missed the same flight, BA did not radio ahead to hold open security for an extra 5-10 min. to allow people to get on the flight. This caused an additional 6 hour delay in London after waiting over an hour in Customer Service to get rebooked. They did not have enough staff on hand to help people in a timely manner. Not at all happy with the BA's customer care or customer service.

All service prior to the flight was terrible: online check-in not working, no customer service tel,, multiple airport scanners not working, A huge mess.

CONSTANT ERROR MESSAGE THAT THE WIFI COULD NOT BE PURCHASED DUE TO INABILITY TO CONNECT PAYMENT SYSTEM VIA SATELLITE. THIS HAPPENED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE MAIN REASON I TRAVEL IN PRIORITY IS TO BE ABLE TO WORK FOR WHICH I NEED ACCESS TO INTERNET. .

They lost my luggage. Lady who was helping with it in Austin was rude. Not very helpful!

Waited 3.25 hours in plane only to have the flight cancelled.

The business class seat was an uncomfortable conversion of a main cabin seat well below the quality of even the budget carriers in the US. I would have never paid for business class if would have known I get the same seat as main cabin. BA has gone down hill significantly in this class of service.

More space, of course. a footrest! more room to walk. Movie selection was awful. Some good documentaries would help if the movies can't be better. The flight itself was great, crew was great.

I had a great experience on this flight! The crew was extremely helpful and attentive. Seats are very comfortable and the in flight entertainment was excellent.

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