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£506+ 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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SYD
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
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 22 July 2026.

Thu 31/1209:50
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 30m
China Southern
Mon 1/222:10
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop43h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 19/7£871
Sun 6/911:00
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/913:00
SYD
-
LGW
3 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£872
Tue 3/1121:30
LHR
-
SYD
2 stops35h 50m
China Southern
Thu 26/1122:10
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops30h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 19/7£873
Mon 9/1122:00
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop35h 20m
China Southern
Mon 30/1122:10
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops31h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 20/7£874
Mon 14/921:00
LHR
-
SYD
2 stops37h 25m
China Southern
Wed 30/921:45
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 20/7£876
Wed 9/922:00
LGW
-
SYD
3 stops73h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 23/910:05
SYD
-
LGW
3 stops66h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/7£876
Sun 9/822:10
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop36h 15m
China Southern
Thu 20/810:05
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop42h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 20/7£876
Sat 26/1210:30
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 16/109:20
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop32h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/7£877
Mon 23/1117:00
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 21/1209:20
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop32h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/7£879
Thu 27/822:40
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/920:35
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7£880
Thu 15/1018:00
LGW
-
SYD
2 stops29h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 14/1112:00
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/7£881
Sun 27/919:40
STN
-
SYD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/1014:00
SYD
-
STN
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7£881

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 22 July 2026.

Return from

£872

One-way from

£506

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,268

Good round-trip deal

£1,106 or less

Good one-way deal

£1,143 or less
6/9-22/9
  • 6/9-22/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 00m total
  • London to Sydney
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17/8
  • 17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 30m total
  • London to Sydney
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSydney

LTN - SYD

LTNSYD

London Luton

Fri 11/12

05:55-08:30

2 stops39h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/1

10:30-17:35

2 stops42h 05m

£899

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/9

10:00-18:40

2 stops41h 40m

£925

LondonSydney

LTN - SYD

LTNSYD

London Luton

Tue 8/9

06:00-19:25

2 stops28h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

19:40-21:45

2 stops35h 05m

£931

LondonSydney

LTN - SYD

LTNSYD

London Luton

Fri 28/8

15:40-09:20

2 stops32h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

15:40-17:25

2 stops34h 45m

£981

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Wed 2/9

21:20-12:35

1 stop30h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/9

10:05-18:40

2 stops41h 35m

£1,000

LondonSydney

STN - SYD

STNSYD

London Stansted

Tue 1/9

14:55-06:05

1 stop30h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

14:45-12:55

2 stops31h 10m

£1,002

LondonSydney

STN - SYD

STNSYD

London Stansted

Thu 17/9

14:55-06:45

2 stops30h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/9

20:10-12:55

1 stop25h 45m

£1,002

LondonSydney

STN - SYD

STNSYD

London Stansted

Tue 1/9

21:05-06:05

1 stop24h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/9

20:10-12:55

1 stop25h 45m

£1,003

LondonSydney

STN - SYD

STNSYD

London Stansted

Wed 16/9

21:05-22:05

1 stop40h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

20:45-12:55

1 stop25h 10m

£1,003

LondonSydney

STN - SYD

STNSYD

London Stansted

Tue 8/9

21:05-06:05

1 stop24h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/9

20:10-12:55

1 stop25h 45m

£1,003

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Sydney

How long is the flight to Sydney?

On average, a flight from London to Sydney takes 24 hours 40 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 Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sydney?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Sydney are Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways and China Southern.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £724
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £782
Emirates
Emirates
From £855
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £500

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).

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

Booking 45 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.

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 22 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern to Australia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,421 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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 2 flights from London per day from 30 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 £31, while return flights cost around £64.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around £125, however they can be found for as little as £64.

  • 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. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0.0 mi away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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