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Cheap flights to Australia from £419

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Flights to Australia in 2024

Find the latest flights to Australia in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,168 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,027

Return from

£486

One-way from

£327
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From London to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from London to Australia

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Cheap flights to Australia in March & April 2024

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Cheap flights to Sydney
Thu 11/423:55LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sun 5/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3£678
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Fri 3/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3£679
Mon 1/423:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Thu 2/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3£682
Sun 14/423:35SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Sat 11/513:45SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3£811
Sun 21/422:00SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 9/509:55SYD - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3£827
Tue 16/423:55LAX - SYD
1 stop29h 15mFiji Airways
Thu 2/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
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Sun 14/423:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 30/413:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
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1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
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1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
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Tue 16/423:55LAX - SYD
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£844
Cheap flights to Melbourne
Wed 10/417:15SFO - MEL
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/423:35MEL - SFO
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£905
Tue 9/420:15SFO - MEL
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Thu 18/413:35MEL - SFO
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Deal found 28/3£944
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Fri 3/513:35MEL - SFO
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Sat 20/417:25SFO - MEL
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Sat 4/512:55MEL - SFO
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Deal found 28/3£1,106
Thu 25/423:35SFO - MEL
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Thu 2/513:45MEL - SFO
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Deal found 28/3£1,131
Sat 6/423:35SFO - MEL
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Wed 17/412:55MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£1,137
Thu 11/423:35SFO - MEL
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Tue 7/510:00MEL - SFO
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Deal found 28/3£1,304
Sun 21/422:50SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 45mVietnam Airlines
Thu 2/500:30MEL - SFO
2 stops59h 10mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 28/3£1,372

Australia 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Australia in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,168 searches and data were last updated on 29 March 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Australia in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 24/923:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Mon 21/1014:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3£592
Mon 2/923:55LAX - SYD
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Mon 9/906:00SYD - LAX
1 stop23h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3£676
Sun 25/823:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 8/1006:15SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/3£676
Thu 11/423:55LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sun 5/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3£678
Sun 5/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Mon 13/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3£679
Sun 25/823:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Sun 6/1006:00SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3£682

One-way flights to Australia

Explore one-way flight options to Australia for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,168 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Australia. Users seeking round-trip flights to Australia should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Thu 13/622:00LAX - SYD
1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3£473
Thu 6/622:00SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3£419

Direct flights to Australia

Tue 30/722:40LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/809:30SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/3£853
Mon 5/822:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mAlaska Airlines
Wed 21/809:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3£854
Sun 5/522:40LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/509:30SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/3£870
Wed 31/722:35LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mDelta
Mon 12/809:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 55mDelta
Deal found 28/3£871
Tue 30/422:20LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mDelta
Tue 7/509:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 55mDelta
Deal found 29/3£889
Mon 9/922:40LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 21/909:30SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£892
Thu 1/822:40LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/809:30SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/3£893
Tue 6/823:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/910:20SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/3£893
Thu 1/822:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mAlaska Airlines
Wed 21/809:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3£893

Find flights to Australia within your budget

Locate flights to Australia that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,168 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£592 - £871

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSydney Kingsford Smith

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 24/9

1 stop18h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/10

1 stop16h 40m

£592

Los AngelesSydney Kingsford Smith

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 14/5

1 stop32h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/5

1 stop25h 05m

£700

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 31/5

1 stop19h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 11/6

1 stop17h 40m

£775

Los AngelesSydney Kingsford Smith

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 24/9

2 stops28h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/10

1 stop16h 40m

£807

Los AngelesSydney Kingsford Smith

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 24/9

Nonstop14h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/10

Nonstop13h 05m

£853

Los AngelesSydney Kingsford Smith

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 5/8

Nonstop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/8

Nonstop13h 50m

£854

Los AngelesSydney Kingsford Smith

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 31/7

Nonstop15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/8

Nonstop13h 55m

£871

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Average price of flights to Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Australia is currently £446 while a return flight costs £779. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Australia (average of £1,215). Flying to Australia in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,620). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£1,210

February

£995

March

£1,011

April

£1,023

May

£962

June

£1,027

July

£1,283

August

£1,190

September

£1,102

October

£1,027

November

£1,021

December

£1,210

Temperature and rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SYD

Temperature

11 - 22 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Australia. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

Peak season

Christmas to the end of January is peak season in southern Australia – it’s the very height of summer. This is when children are on school holidays and the top resorts are at their most popular hence cheap flights to Australia need to be booked far in advance. In the north of the country, the winter months of June, July and August are peak season for travellers looking for flights as it is usually warmer than the southern states during that time.

Off season

The summer months between October and March in the north of the country are characterised by heat, humidity and rain (particularly in areas like Kimberley and North Queensland). Cheap flights to Australia are typically found in the winter months, starting at the end of April or beginning of May. It gets rather chilly in Sydney and Melbourne at that time of year, but the flights are cheaper than usual.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 29 March 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern, SWISS and China Southern to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,006 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.0
Very Good
255 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Australia?

Sydney is the most popular flight destination in Australia. Other popular destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.

Australia’s top destinations and airports

Australia is a gigantic country with tourist destinations in abundance, so one thing you are never short of is choice. Here is a selection of the country’s most-visited destinations and their associated airport:

How to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to the city centre

Sydney Airport (SYD), or Kingsford Smith Airport, is located five miles (8km) outside of Sydney’s city centre.

There are fantastic public transport options between the airport and the city, with Sydney Trains providing the quickest option to get between the two (a journey takes only 13 minutes). For those who want to take the bus, route 400 runs between Burwood and Bondi Junction railway stations and stops at the airport.

Tip: There is free WiFi in both T1 and T2 of Sydney Airport

How to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to the city centre

Melbourne Airport (MEL), or Tullamarine Airport, is located 14 miles (23km) outside of Melbourne’s city centre.

The easiest public transport connection between the airport and the city centre is the Skybus Super Shuttle. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the city and typically costs around $18 one-way and $30 return. You can buy your tickets electronically from the driver or from one of the ticket desks at T1 or T3. Alternatively, there are taxi ranks at T1 and between T2 and T3, but that will cost you more than the bus if you are travelling in a small group and not splitting the fare.

Tip: Give yourself more than an hour to travel between terminals if you are catching a connecting flight at MEL

How to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to the city centre

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is located 10 miles (16km) from the city centre.

Airtrain connects the airport with the city and runs on a regular schedule of every 15 minutes. It has a journey time of about half an hour from either the International terminal or the Domestic terminal to South Brisbane Station or Central Station in the Central Business District (CBD). Transfers between the terminals themselves are free on the Airtrain, too, and they take less than 10 minutes. A taxi will likely cost you A$50 from the airport.

Tip: You can save 15% on your Airtrain tickets if you book more than seven days in advance of your first travel date

How to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to the city centre

Adelaide Airport (ADL) is located 3.7 miles (6km) west of the city centre.

JetBus operates every 15 minutes on routes J1, J1X and J2 between the airport and the Central Business District (CBD); you can reach the city in about 20 minutes for around A$5. Alternatively, for around A$20, you can get a taxi from just outside the terminal, which is the perfect option if you’re travelling in a large group.

Tip: There are lockers to store your luggage in on the ground floor of the multi-storey carpark, near the car rental service desks

How to get from Perth Airport (PER) to the city centre

Perth Airport (PER) is located 7.5 miles (12km) east of Perth’s city centre.

The CONNECT shuttle service is the most prominent form of public transport for travellers looking to get from the airport to Perth CBD. T1 is the international terminal at Perth Airport and the CONNECT shuttle typically runs from T3, so you’ll need to take the 15-minute transfer between them when you arrive. You can get to the city from there for A$15 one-way, or you get a taxi for an approximate total fare of A$40 and it’ll take about half an hour. (Add link to the page with tickets and prices)

Tip: Plan your journey from the airport to the city in advance because Perth’s public transport system is not known for being particularly straightforward or punctual

  • Which airlines operate flights to Australia?

    Jet Airways, British Airways, Air New Zealand, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas are amongst the major airlines that offer flights to the many destinations in Australia.

  • How long is the flight to Australia?

    Flights from London to Sydney: 22 hours 00 minutes (1+ stop) Flights from London to Melbourne: 21 hours 20 minutes (1+ stop) Flights from London to Brisbane: 21 hours 25 minutes (1+ stop) Flights from London to Adelaide: 21 hours 10 minutes (1+ stop) Flights from London to Perth: 18 hours 50 minutes (1+ stop)

  • How long is the flight to Australia?

    Flights from the UK to Australia tend to be quite long. When you are travelling out of London’s Heathrow Airport and are headed to Melbourne, the shortest flight time is 21h and 15m. The longest flight time will be 37h and 10m. If you are instead travelling from London to Sydney, you will find that the travel times will be similar. The shortest flight is 21h and 50m and the longest flight will be 36h and 45m. It is important to note that the number of stopovers on a flight and the length of the stopovers often add time to the flight.

  • Which cities offer direct flights to Australia?

    You will not find any cities that are going to offer a direct flight to Australia. However, you can still find flights that have just one stop. When travelling from London to Sydney, Qantas offers a flight that will have a stopover in Dubai for 1h and 20m. Those who are travelling to Melbourne instead will find flights from Etihad Airways that have a single stopover in Abu Dhabi for 1h and 5m.

  • What is the best way to travel around Australia?

    Australia is a very large country and that means you will need to have reliable ways to get around to the various areas you want to visit. Domestic airlines like Qantas, Tiger Airways, and Virgin Australia will have flights throughout the country. Airnorth offers flights through the Northern Territory, as well as Broome. Car rentals are available in major cities and towns throughout the country, but it is advised that travellers understand the distances between cities and plan their trips well. Greyhound Australia offers coach services throughout the county, and there are taxis available in the cities and large towns.

  • What are some things to do in Australia?

    Australia has a number of things that visitors can experience and enjoy, but because it is a large country, what you can do will depend on where you are headed. You might want to head to Nitmiluk Gorge to take a canoe trip or even head out onto the Grea Barrier Reef to go diving. You can explore the large and modern cities of Melbourne and Syndey, which has museums, shows, and other attractions. You could head to the Outback to take a tour and visit Kakadu National Park. You might also simply want to find a beach where you can relax.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Australia?

    British nationals who will be heading to Australia will need to have a valid passport. In addition, all travellers from the UK will need to have a visa. The only exception to this is if they are going to be travelling to a third country and they hold confirmation booking and documentation to enter that third country. They also need to be travelling to that country within eight hours of arriving in Australia.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Australia?

    If the thought of a banger on the barbie sounds delicious, remember that beef, rather than pork sausages in Australia are the norm. Read more on most popular Australian food. Queensland is home to the Great Barrier Reef and averages 300 sunny days a year. Brisbane, political and art capital of Queensland, has a world-class cultural calendar, thriving nightlife, and perfect climate. When you’re not visiting the islands, take in the town’s sights: Queenslander cottages converted to cafes, restaurants, and shops; excellent cuisine; fine arts, Australian surfing spots and sporting events. Also in Queensland, Cairns is the only place in the world with side-by-side World Heritage sites: the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest. In the north, the rainforest touches the reef, and you can go from the beach to snorkeling in the reef. An international tourist destination, Cairns has a nightlife, shopping, and accommodation for all budgets. Australia’s oldest city, Sydney, has international style, superb dining, and exuberance. The nightlife offers the renowned Sydney Opera House and theatres as well as trendy clubs, bars, and rowdy pubs. The Harbour Bridge is a must-see and must-climb, and beaches are around the harbour and along the oceanfront. A true cosmopolitan city, the shopping is excellent, especially for opals. The sunniest Australian capital, Perth is a city of skyscrapers, yet great beaches are just a bus ride away. Rottnest Island has snorkelling, fishing, golfing, and hiking. Nearby Fremantle has heritage-listed buildings, restored warehouses, museums, and selections of crafts and Aboriginal souvenirs. Or head over to the Darling Range and bushwalk to the oldest rocks on Earth, waterfalls, and forests. Melbourne is known for the good things in life: fashion, food, entertainment, nightlife, sports, and shopping. International festivals are held year-round, and sports venues include the Australian Open, Melbourne Cup, car racing, and Australian-rules football. A shoppers delight, there’s everything from high fashion to unique souvenirs and handcrafts. A cultural melting pot, Melbourne has old-world charm with its Victorian architecture and ethnic restaurants.

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