Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney from £450

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SYD
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or September, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£749

One-way from

£450

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,085

Good round-trip deal

£1,079 or less

Good one-way deal

£1,127 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 20/2-3/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 94h 10m total
  • London to Sydney
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • London to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£66 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Heathrow to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Mon 2/221:00
LHR
-
SYD
2 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/221:00
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£750
Sat 28/222:00
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop35h 20m
China Southern
Sat 7/311:25
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops37h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1£751
Mon 19/121:30
LHR
-
SYD
2 stops35h 50m
China Southern
Mon 2/215:15
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops38h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1£752
Sat 28/216:35
LHR
-
SYD
2 stops27h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 7/321:45
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1£752
Sat 21/216:40
LHR
-
SYD
2 stops26h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 28/221:45
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1£753
Tue 20/121:30
LHR
-
SYD
2 stops29h 05m
China Southern
Tue 10/211:25
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops42h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1£754
Mon 19/121:30
LHR
-
SYD
2 stops35h 50m
China Southern
Mon 26/122:00
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops31h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1£755
Sat 17/121:00
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/115:15
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£755
Wed 20/521:20
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop26h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 12/611:00
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop40h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/1£756
Sun 1/217:15
LHR
-
SYD
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/321:15
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£757
Thu 22/121:00
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop29h 35m
China Eastern
Thu 29/121:30
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/1£758
Mon 2/221:30
LHR
-
SYD
2 stops47h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/221:15
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£758

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney that are best for you.

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Heathrow

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Sydney

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Sat 21/3

13:55-06:35

1 stop29h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/4

15:40-18:45

1 stop36h 05m

£820

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Tue 17/2

13:55-17:55

1 stop41h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

16:35-14:30

1 stop32h 55m

£822

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

20:10-06:35

1 stop23h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

16:15-06:15

1 stop25h 00m

£884

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

20:00-06:35

2 stops47h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

21:15-14:55

2 stops28h 40m

£898

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

22:35-17:55

2 stops32h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

12:45-09:55

2 stops32h 10m

£899

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

17:50-12:00

1 stop31h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

15:15-11:25

2 stops31h 10m

£910

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Wed 11/2

19:55-19:20

2 stops36h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

21:45-16:10

2 stops29h 25m

£932

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Fri 20/3

10:05-06:20

1 stop33h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

10:20-06:45

2 stops29h 25m

£965

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

13:45-09:05

2 stops32h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

14:00-07:25

1 stop28h 25m

£965

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Tue 31/3

13:00-07:55

1 stop32h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

09:30-06:45

2 stops30h 15m

£965

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney is 30 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney (average of £513). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of £812). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney as you normally would.

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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 16 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney, such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve London Heathrow to Sydney flights?

    London Heathrow and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are both the biggest airports in their respective countries and so, when using them, planning pays off. They are both very well connected with local transport, offering high speed trains, buses, taxis and ride share connections from central London or to central Sydney. If you’re short on time at departure, or travelling at peak times, it’s worth taking the Fast-Track Service through London Heathrow. It costs around £13 and is available to all passengers when booked online, at least 24h in advance. You’ll find excellent lounge and shopping facilities in Heathrow. Both airports have hotels on the airport campus.

  • Which airlines fly directly from London Heathrow to Sydney (SYD)?

    There are currently no direct flights to Sydney from Heathrow Airport, London, but there is a lot of choices on this route. For example, British Airways and Cathay Pacific both fly London Heathrow to Sydney via Hong Kong (HKG). Singapore Airlines will take you through its hub of Singapore Airport (SIN), while Virgin takes the US route to Sydney via Los Angeles (LAX). Delta Air Lines also connects you through the US, in this case San Francisco (SFO). Korean Air connects with Sydney via Incheon International Airport (ICN) in South Korea.

  • What are the stopover options between London Heathrow to Sydney?

    The number of stopovers and the length of time waiting is probably the most important consideration on this route. You can save a lot of money by taking a flight with more than one stopover but the cost then is time. For example, Lufthansa and ANA share this route via two stopovers: Frankfurt and Hong Kong. It’s generally a much cheaper flight but takes extra time - sometimes up to 54h. The stopovers on single connection flights can be lengthy too. For example, flights with British Airways via Hong Kong can have stopovers with durations of 10-19h, so make sure you check these when booking.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from London Heathrow to Sydney?

    Yes, British Citizens travelling on UK passports will need to obtain a tourist eVisitor visa for Australia. This will allow you to stay in the country for up to three months. There’s no fee for this and it must be obtained online in advance from the Australian Department of Home Affairs. If you plan to stay longer than three months you can apply for a Tourist Stream visitor visa from the same source. It costs around A$145 (£80). Your passport for both visas must be valid for the dates you plan to be in the country. The visa dates begin on the date of issue.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from London Heathrow?

    For a flight from London Heathrow to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 4.6 mi from the center of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 3 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. 29 airlines have flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from London Heathrow on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

    A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney can take about 23h 25m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £884. There are 10568 mi between London Heathrow Airport and Sydney. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney round-trip?

    Flying on Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at £336. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air China and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at £510 and £538, respectively. These flights start at 66% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £331. However, be on the lookout for offers from Tianjin Airlines and Hainan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

    While on average a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney is generally £4,365, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £668. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay £523 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore are located about 13.4 mi, 10.5 mi, and 13.4 mi, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about £61 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

    Most Abu Dhabi visitors opt to spend their time at Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, and Emirates Park Zoo. Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace and Emirates Park Zoo are located about 20.8 mi, 21.1 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a stopover in Abu Dhabi in need of a car hire can book one at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about £19.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong travellers tend to visit Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre more than any other attractions. Those on a layover in Hong Kong interested in visiting Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, or Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre can do so by travelling 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Heathrow Airport to Sydney flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney (average of £513). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of £812). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Sydney

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£336Average£774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest£510Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£562Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£713Average£939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£736Average£926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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China AirlinesCheapest£736Average£855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£752Average£1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£767Average£1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest£818Average£1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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LufthansaCheapest£825Average£988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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