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£460+ 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Sydney in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sydney in 2025, 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 18 July 2025.

Return from

£745

One-way from

£460

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,227

Good round-trip deal

£1,064 or less

Good one-way deal

£1,035 or less
29/10-5/11
  • 29/10-5/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • London to Sydney
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12/10
  • 12/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 30m total
  • London to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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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 18 July 2025.

Wed 29/1017:00LGW - SYD
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1106:00SYD - LGW
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£745
Sat 1/1122:00LHR - SYD
1 stop35h 20mChina Southern
Sat 8/1111:25SYD - LHR
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 16/7£745
Tue 28/1010:30LGW - SYD
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 7/1113:30SYD - LGW
2 stops35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/7£745
Mon 8/912:00LGW - SYD
1 stop22h 25mChina Southern
Tue 23/921:45SYD - LGW
1 stop42h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 16/7£747
Tue 4/1121:00LHR - SYD
3 stops75h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1107:00SYD - LHR
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£752
Mon 1/922:00LHR - SYD
2 stops55h 15mHainan Airlines
Tue 30/921:00SYD - LHR
1 stop31h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/7£753
Tue 4/1117:40LHR - SYD
1 stop34h 50mAir China
Tue 25/1120:40SYD - LHR
1 stop32h 10mAir China
Deal found 17/7£753
Sat 11/1010:20STN - SYD
3 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1013:50SYD - STN
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£759
Mon 1/921:20LHR - SYD
1 stop30h 15mChina Eastern
Mon 8/920:30SYD - LHR
1 stop31h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/7£762
Fri 19/912:35LGW - SYD
1 stop41h 15mAir China
Thu 9/1020:40SYD - LGW
1 stop43h 55mAir China
Deal found 16/7£780
Tue 18/1118:40LGW - SYD
2 stops30h 10mSWISS
Mon 26/112:15SYD - LGW
2 stops40h 35mSWISS
Deal found 17/7£793
Tue 28/1019:10LCY - SYD
2 stops29h 40mSWISS
Tue 4/1116:10SYD - LCY
2 stops31h 40mSWISS
Deal found 16/7£813

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSydney

LGW - SYD

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Wed 29/10

17:00-13:35

1 stop33h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/11

06:00-06:30

2 stops35h 30m

£745

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Sat 1/11

22:00-20:20

1 stop35h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

11:25-18:15

1 stop41h 50m

£745

LondonSydney

LGW - SYD

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Tue 28/10

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/11

13:30-14:00

2 stops35h 30m

£745

LondonSydney

LGW - SYD

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Mon 8/9

12:00-19:25

1 stop22h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/9

21:45-07:05

1 stop42h 20m

£747

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

21:00-11:00

3 stops75h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

07:00-17:30

2 stops45h 30m

£752

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Mon 1/9

22:00-14:15

2 stops55h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/9

21:00-19:30

1 stop31h 30m

£753

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

17:40-15:30

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/11

20:40-17:50

1 stop32h 10m

£753

LondonSydney

STN - SYD

STNSYD

London Stansted

Sat 11/10

10:20-10:45

3 stops38h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

13:50-14:05

2 stops34h 15m

£759

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Mon 1/9

21:20-12:35

1 stop30h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

20:30-18:40

1 stop31h 10m

£762

LondonSydney

LGW - SYD

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Fri 19/9

12:35-14:50

1 stop41h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/10

20:40-06:35

1 stop43h 55m

£780

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Best time to book a flight to Sydney

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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 11 July 2025.

Booking 36 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 24 hours 59 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sydney should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 most popular airlines that fly to Sydney?

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

Emirates
Emirates
From £1,012
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £969
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £1,080
China Southern
China Southern
From £692

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

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 18 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Emirates, andChina Southern to Australia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
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Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,661 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
269 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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 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 £28, while return flights cost around £46.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around £216, however they can be found for as little as £61.

  • 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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