Cheap flights from Australia to the United Kingdom from £316

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LHR
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to United Kingdom

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Cheapest flights from Australia to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2026.

Sat 2/520:50
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/521:45
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3£669
Tue 21/420:50
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/520:45
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3£670
Mon 6/420:50
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 19/409:30
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3£675
Wed 20/516:00
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/620:25
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£675
Wed 3/614:10
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop25h 20m
China Southern
Tue 16/621:30
LGW
-
SYD
2 stops29h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 18/3£675
Thu 21/520:50
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop30h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/609:30
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3£680
Thu 14/519:40
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
Air China
Tue 19/520:25
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop33h 25m
Air China
Deal found 17/3£681
Fri 10/420:50
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 25/420:45
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop24h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3£682
Tue 16/619:40
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop43h 55m
Air China
Thu 25/612:35
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop41h 15m
Air China
Deal found 17/3£682
Thu 30/421:00
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/522:40
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£684
Wed 13/519:40
MEL
-
LHR
1 stop33h 45m
Air China
Mon 8/622:40
LHR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 15m
Air China
Deal found 17/3£684
Fri 22/514:10
SYD
-
LGW
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/512:35
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£685

Find flight deals from Australia to United Kingdom

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to United Kingdom flight deals. Data was last updated 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£669

One-way from

£316

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£876

Good round-trip deal

£1,449 or less

Good one-way deal

£885 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 40m total
  • Australia to United Kingdom
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 45m total
  • Australia to United Kingdom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£71 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to United Kingdom.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to United Kingdom.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BrisbaneLondon

BNE - LHR

BNELHR

Brisbane

Mon 11/5

11:05-18:40

1 stop40h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

21:20-09:00

1 stop26h 40m

£785

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

22:10-16:30

1 stop27h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

21:10-10:45

1 stop28h 35m

£842

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

11:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 9/9

11:35-08:00

2 stops59h 25m

£887

MelbourneLondon

MEL - STN

MELSTN

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

London Stansted

Wed 7/10

17:45-12:15

2 stops32h 30m

£902

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

20:30-18:40

1 stop31h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

21:20-08:00

3 stops49h 40m

£915

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

15:40-12:45

1 stop30h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 23/5

20:45-06:10

1 stop24h 25m

£923

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

21:35-13:10

2 stops48h 35m

London Gatwick

Sun 4/10

17:35-07:15

2 stops27h 40m

£924

PerthLondon

PER - LHR

PERLHR

Perth

Sun 17/5

02:10-19:10

2 stops24h 00m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

20:50-07:45

2 stops27h 55m

£938

PerthLondon

PER - LHR

PERLHR

Perth

Sat 2/5

02:10-19:10

2 stops24h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 19/5

20:50-07:45

2 stops27h 55m

£938

MelbourneLondon

MEL - LGW

MELLGW

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

05:15-07:20

1 stop35h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

10:25-05:30

1 stop34h 05m

£950

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to United Kingdom

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to the United Kingdom

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to United Kingdom?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to United Kingdom (average of £372). Flying from Australia to United Kingdom in December is currently the most expensive (average of £726). 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 AU to GB?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to United Kingdom. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to United Kingdom as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to United Kingdom

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to United Kingdom. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 March 2026.

The most flights from AU0 to GB0 are scheduled on a Saturday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Australia to the United Kingdom delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Australia and United Kingdom have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 216 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to the United Kingdom flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to the United Kingdom flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom. Reviews last updated 22 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to the United Kingdom, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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 Australia to United Kingdom. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Australia to United Kingdom?

    There are many flights that can get you from Australia to United Kingdom in 27h 20m. Fly via China Eastern, China Airlines, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10568 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to United Kingdom one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £179 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hainan Airlines from £182 and China Southern from £196 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to United Kingdom that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to United Kingdom flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to United Kingdom?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to United Kingdom?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to United Kingdom 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 Australia to United Kingdom?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to United Kingdom (average of £372). Flying from Australia to United Kingdom in December is currently the most expensive (average of £726). 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 Australia to United Kingdom

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to United Kingdom. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest£288Average£1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£620Average£1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£623Average£1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest£624Average£1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest£633Average£721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£641Average£1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£648Average£1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£669Average£1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapest£669Average£872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest£692Average£921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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