£476+ Cheap flights to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SYD
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sydney in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sydney. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 January 2026.

Fri 30/110:30LGW - SYD
1 stop40h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 12/212:00SYD - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/1£766
Mon 19/121:00LHR - SYD
2 stops51h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 2/213:30SYD - LHR
2 stops39h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/1£766
Sun 18/117:00LGW - SYD
1 stop33h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 15/321:30SYD - LGW
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/1£767
Sun 1/323:20STN - SYD
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/320:05SYD - STN
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£767
Wed 21/122:00LHR - SYD
1 stop45h 35mChina Southern
Sun 10/521:45SYD - LHR
2 stops29h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 5/1£767
Mon 26/117:00LGW - SYD
1 stop26h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 2/212:00SYD - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/1£767
Wed 13/510:50STN - SYD
2 stops34h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 17/515:40SYD - STN
2 stops27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1£767
Tue 27/121:00LHR - SYD
1 stop29h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 28/210:30SYD - LHR
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/1£767
Mon 2/217:00LGW - SYD
1 stop26h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 1/312:00SYD - LGW
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/1£768
Sun 1/216:00STN - SYD
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/214:00SYD - STN
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£768
Wed 28/121:00LHR - SYD
1 stop29h 35mChina Eastern
Tue 17/210:30SYD - LHR
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/1£768
Mon 2/210:30LGW - SYD
1 stop40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/220:05SYD - LGW
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£769

Find flight deals to Sydney

Find the latest flights to Sydney in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 6 January 2026.

Return from

£766

One-way from

£476

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,000

Good round-trip deal

£1,009 or less

Good one-way deal

£1,121 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 30/1-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 77h 05m total
  • London to Sydney
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 25m total
  • London to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£93 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£33 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Fly from

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSydney

STN - SYD

STNSYD

London Stansted

Wed 13/5

10:50-17:00

2 stops45h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

15:40-09:55

2 stops27h 15m

£768

LondonSydney

SEN - SYD

SENSYD

London Southend

Sun 8/2

11:55-18:50

3 stops43h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/2

14:00-20:50

3 stops41h 50m

£769

LondonSydney

STN - SYD

STNSYD

London Stansted

Mon 16/2

19:55-18:50

2 stops35h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

15:00-22:35

3 stops42h 35m

£804

LondonSydney

LTN - SYD

LTNSYD

London Luton

Sun 22/2

14:30-18:50

2 stops41h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

21:15-23:10

2 stops36h 55m

£808

LondonSydney

LTN - SYD

LTNSYD

London Luton

Sun 22/2

14:30-18:50

2 stops41h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

21:15-23:15

2 stops37h 00m

£810

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

13:55-06:35

1 stop29h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

16:35-12:05

1 stop30h 30m

£819

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

13:55-06:35

1 stop29h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

16:35-06:40

1 stop25h 05m

£819

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

20:55-06:35

1 stop22h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

21:30-12:45

1 stop24h 15m

£819

LondonSydney

LGW - SYD

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

06:25-19:20

2 stops25h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/3

16:35-09:20

2 stops27h 45m

£830

LondonSydney

LGW - SYD

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Wed 4/2

17:05-19:20

2 stops39h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

21:45-16:10

2 stops29h 25m

£830

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Best time to book a flight to Sydney

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Sydney

When is the best time to book a flight to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Sydney?

On average, a flight from London to Sydney takes 25 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Sydney from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Sydney

The most flights from London to Sydney are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sydney?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Sydney are Hainan Airlines, China Southern and Air China.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sydney. Reviews last updated 6 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, China Southern, andEtihad Airways to Australia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

FAQs about flying to Sydney

Sydney airport overview

Sydney Airport, also referred to as Kingsford-Smith Airport, is situated in the suburb of Mascot, near Botany Bay, approximately 9km (6 miles) from Sydney, Australia’s largest city and main commercial and tourist hub. It is one of the oldest continuously running airports in the world and, having handled just over 35.9 million passengers in 2010, it is Australia’s busiest aerial hub.

Comprising three passenger terminals, namely International Terminal T1 and Domestic Terminals T2 and T3, Sydney Airport is home to a vast array of world-class shopping and dining venues, as well as a host of facilities and amenities for both tourists and business travellers. Check-in, baggage claims, immigrations, customs and security are generally smooth and painless; however, like most international airports, standard airport processes can slow down during peak times.

In essence, Sydney Airport is clean, efficient and well maintained. Better yet, transport to and from the airport is abundant and therefore makes this airport an ideal gateway for those travelling to Sydney and surrounds.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney?

    Booking a flight to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is your only option if you intend on flying to Sydney. It is only a 4.6 mi journey from Kingsford Smith to Sydney’s city center. On average, Sydney Kingsford Smith has 3 flights from London per day from 29 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sydney if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sydney on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sydney?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sydney.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney. One-way flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically cost £43, while return flights cost around £28.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around £93, however they can be found for as little as £28.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sydney depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sydney, London offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sydney Kingsford Smith can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

    Yes. Sydney Kingsford Smith has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0.0 mi away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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