Cheap flights from Heathrow to Australia

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From Heathrow to Australia

Which airlines flying from London Heathrow to Australia have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from London Heathrow to Australia have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Qantas Airways with this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from London Heathrow Airport to Australia for under £600 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from London Heathrow Airport to Australia for under £600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £573, but on average you can expect to pay £626.

Are there nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Australia for under £1,000 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Australia under £1,000. A good price for a nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Australia is less than £1,034.

Are there last-minute flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Australia for under £900?

There are currently 20+ open flights from London Heathrow Airport to Australia within the next 7 days for less than £900.

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Australia?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £556. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for £605 on average our data indicates £2,835 when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Australia.

What are the most popular routes from London Heathrow Airport to Australia?

The most popular flight routes from London Heathrow Airport to Australia are London Heathrow - Sydney Kingsford Smith, London Heathrow - Melbourne and London Heathrow - Perth.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Australia?

Consider Air Canada, Air France or Air India when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Australia.

What airports serve Australia from Heathrow?

Heathrow Airport (LHR) is located about 14 miles west of central London, and it has five terminals. Flights to Asia and the Far East leave from Terminal 3. In an average year, Heathrow Airport is ranked as the second-busiest airport in the world in terms of how many international passengers use it. The three most popular airports in Australia for flights from Heathrow are Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE). Sydney Airport is about five miles from the central business district and is the busiest airport in Australia. Melbourne Airport is the second-busiest airport in the country and is about 14 miles from the city centre. Brisbane Airport is about nine miles from the city.

Which airlines fly directly from Heathrow to Australia?

Qantas currently offer a direct flight from London Heathrow to Perth (PER) and the journey takes around 18h. There are various airlines that offer stopover flights, including singular stops and multi-stop flight paths. Both Qantas and Singapore Airlines offer flights from Heathrow to Sydney Kingsford Smith with only one stopover. Virgin Atlantic, offer a slightly longer flight path with two stops. To Melbourne, there are currently no airlines that offer a single stop flight path. Japan Airlines and Qantas offer some flights with two stops from Heathrow. To Brisbane, Qantas offer a multi-stop flight path that passes through Sydney Kingsford Smith via Dubai (DXB) from Heathrow Airport.

What are the stopover options between Heathrow to Australia?

Qantas offer a one-stop flight from Heathrow to Sydney Kingsford Smith that stops in Los Angeles (LAX) and takes approximately 30h. Emirates offer a similar flight plan from Heathrow to Sydney via Dubai (DXB). The flight is faster, taking about 22h, but is generally more expensive. Qantas offer a two-stop flight from Heathrow to Sydney as well that takes approximately 30h. It stops off in Dubai (DXB) and then in Perth (PER), Australia before flying on to Sydney. Currently, the majority of the flights from Heathrow to Melbourne and Brisbane have two stops, with the second one in Sydney Kingsford Airport before moving on to the other Australian airports.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Heathrow to Australia?

British Citizens travelling to Australia do not need paper or stamp visas but can instead use electronic visas to enter the country. The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is one option. You will need to apply for it before arrival, and on average it takes 24h to process and costs about £15. If you are in a rush, there are more expensive yet faster-processed ETA visas available. The ETA visa allows you to stay for up to 90 days and permits multiple entries to the country within 1 year. To apply for the ETA, you will need a valid passport with at least six months left on it when you apply, as the Electronic Travel Authority is electronically linked to your passport. The EVISITOR offers similar freedom of movement within the same time span but is free, although it can take up to four months to process.