£455+ Cheap flights to Sydney

— SYD
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sydney in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sydney

Thu 26/1121:00 -
3 stops49h 00m
Mon 30/1111:15 -
3 stops41h 15m
Deal found 10/11£801
Sat 21/1121:00 -
3 stops73h 05m
Mon 7/1211:15 -
2 stops41h 15m
Deal found 11/11£801
Mon 23/1121:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Mon 7/1221:30 -
1 stop31h 00m
Deal found 10/11£802
Thu 19/1121:00 -
2 stops49h 00m
Mon 23/1111:15 -
2 stops41h 15m
Deal found 11/11£803
Mon 30/1110:30 -
3 stops35h 35m
Mon 14/1212:00 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 9/11£804
Sat 28/1113:40 -
1 stop21h 50m
Sun 17/121:10 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 11/11£804
Sun 15/1121:00 -
3 stops73h 15m
Sun 29/1111:05 -
2 stops41h 25m
Deal found 10/11£804
Mon 16/1121:00 -
1 stop29h 35m
Mon 23/1117:30 -
2 stops35h 00m
Deal found 11/11£805
Wed 30/1221:30 -
2 stops28h 50m
Tue 23/211:25 -
2 stops37h 35m
Deal found 10/11£807
Mon 16/1122:00 -
1 stop35h 25m
Tue 16/215:10 -
1 stop38h 25m
Deal found 11/11£807
Mon 16/1121:30 -
2 stops35h 55m
Wed 20/115:10 -
2 stops37h 45m
Deal found 11/11£809
Fri 13/1112:30 -
1 stop35h 05m
Fri 20/1122:30 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 9/11£810

Find flight deals to Sydney

Return from

£801

One-way from

£455

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£936

Good round-trip deal

£1,083 or less

Good one-way deal

£872 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/3-12/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 30m total
  • London to Sydney
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • London to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£72 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£34 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 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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LondonSydney

SEN London Southend - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SENSYD

London Southend

Wed 9/12

07:10-12:10

3 stops42h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£466

LondonSydney

SEN London Southend - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SENSYD

London Southend

Sat 21/11

07:50-10:35

3 stops39h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£487

LondonSydney

LTN London Luton - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LTNSYD

London Luton

Fri 20/11

20:25-18:50

3 stops35h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£491

LondonSydney

SEN London Southend - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SENSYD

London Southend

Thu 26/11

17:10-13:35

3 stops57h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£516

LondonSydney

LTN London Luton - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LTNSYD

London Luton

Fri 11/12

16:40-10:35

2 stops54h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£520

LondonSydney

LTN London Luton - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LTNSYD

London Luton

Thu 10/12

06:40-08:05

2 stops38h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£520

LondonSydney

SEN London Southend - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SENSYD

London Southend

Wed 2/12

07:00-20:25

3 stops50h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£529

LondonSydney

SEN London Southend - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SENSYD

London Southend

Fri 4/12

14:45-18:50

3 stops41h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£530

LondonSydney

LTN London Luton - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LTNSYD

London Luton

Mon 8/2

16:00-18:20

2 stops39h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£534

LondonSydney

LGW London Gatwick - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Mon 3/5

18:35-06:10

2 stops26h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£640

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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 23 hours 20 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, Air China and China Southern.

Rainfall in Sydney 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

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

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

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 3 flights from London per day from 28 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, Emirates 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 £34, while return flights cost around £86.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around £158, however they can be found for as little as £86.

  • 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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