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

Booking 46 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.

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 29 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 £34, while return flights cost around £62.

How much is a return flight to Sydney?

A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around £79, however they can be found for as little as £62.

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 (22 hours 10 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).

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 Singapore Airlines.

How long is the flight to Sydney?

On average, a flight from London to Sydney takes 25 hours 11 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 Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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.

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.

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).

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Average price	£983
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1 stop40h 05m

China Eastern

Wed 18/1121:30

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LGW

1 stop44h 00m

China Eastern

Deal found 3/4£742

Sat 2/521:45

LHR

SYD

1 stop23h 25m

Etihad Airways

Sat 9/520:50

SYD

LHR

1 stop27h 15m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 2/4£742

Thu 14/511:10

LGW

SYD

1 stop23h 15m

China Southern

Mon 25/510:05

SYD

LGW

2 stops41h 25m

China Southern

Deal found 3/4£742

Thu 5/1121:30

LHR

SYD

2 stops35h 50m

China Southern

Tue 17/1115:15

SYD

LHR

2 stops38h 20m

China Southern

Deal found 3/4£743

Mon 18/511:40

LGW

SYD

1 stop22h 45m

China Southern

Mon 25/510:05

SYD

LGW

2 stops41h 25m

China Southern

Deal found 3/4£745

Sun 31/509:30

LHR

SYD

1 stop22h 20m

Etihad Airways

Thu 4/621:30

SYD

LHR

1 stop30h 15m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 30/3£745

Sat 26/1210:30

LGW

SYD

1 stop40h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 16/110:45

SYD

LGW

2 stops30h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 30/3£745

Wed 13/514:45

LHR

SYD

1 stop30h 25m

Etihad Airways

Wed 27/515:40

SYD

LHR

1 stop24h 20m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 30/3£745

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LGW

SYD

1 stop22h 45m

China Southern

Mon 25/510:05

SYD

LGW

2 stops41h 25m

China Southern

Deal found 3/4£746

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LHR

SYD

1 stop35h 20m

China Southern

Sun 8/1111:25

SYD

LHR

1 stop42h 10m

China Southern

Deal found 1/4£746

Sat 31/1017:00

LGW

SYD

1 stop30h 00m

China Eastern

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SYD

LGW

1 stop27h 30m

China Eastern

Deal found 2/4£747

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SYD

2 stops29h 10m

China Southern

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Deal found 1/4£747

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Fri 12/621:30

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Etihad Airways

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SYD

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LTN

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Multiple Airlines

Deal found 3/4£774

Tue 22/921:10

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1 stop28h 35m

China Airlines

Fri 2/1022:10

SYD

LHR

1 stop27h 20m

China Airlines

Deal found 31/3£907

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SYD

1 stop33h 35m

China Eastern

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LGW

1 stop37h 00m

China Eastern

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STN

SYD

2 stops27h 15m

Turkish Airlines

Wed 6/521:05

SYD

STN

2 stops34h 05m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 29/3£1,002

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1 stop24h 00m

Emirates

Sun 9/821:10

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STN

1 stop30h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 1/4£1,015

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LHR

SYD

1 stop28h 20m

Vietnam Airlines

Sun 7/610:15

SYD

LHR

2 stops39h 50m

Vietnam Airlines

Deal found 29/3£1,125

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SYD

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Qatar Airways

Fri 3/719:00

SYD

LGW

2 stops27h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 3/4£1,127

Wed 15/416:15

LHR

SYD

1 stop29h 40m

United Airlines

Sat 2/509:30

SYD

LHR

2 stops30h 45m

United Airlines

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Tue 26/521:50

LTN

SYD

2 stops34h 00m

Multiple Airlines

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SYD

LTN

2 stops31h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 3/4£792

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LCY

SYD

2 stops23h 45m

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Sun 29/1115:15

SYD

LCY

2 stops28h 25m

SWISS

Deal found 29/3£1,608

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SYD

1 stop23h 25m

Etihad Airways

Sun 7/615:40

SYD

LHR

1 stop24h 20m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 1/4£836

Mon 18/509:30

LTN

SYD

2 stops35h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 25/520:50

SYD

LTN

2 stops33h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 3/4£792

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SYD

1 stop35h 05m

Etihad Airways

Sat 2/520:50

SYD

LHR

1 stop30h 55m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 2/4£851

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LCY

SYD

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KLM

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SYD

LCY

2 stops27h 50m

KLM

Deal found 29/3£1,894

Wed 13/518:00

LGW

SYD

1 stop33h 35m

China Eastern

Wed 20/511:00

SYD

LGW

1 stop37h 00m

China Eastern

Deal found 29/3£958

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SYD

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China Airlines

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SYD

LHR

1 stop27h 20m

China Airlines

Deal found 3/4£981

Thu 14/505:40

LTN

SYD

2 stops26h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 21/520:50

SYD

LTN

2 stops35h 10m

Multiple Airlines

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SYD

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Emirates

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SYD

STN

1 stop25h 45m

Emirates

Deal found 2/4£1,017

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LGW

SYD

2 stops40h 35m

Turkish Airlines

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SYD

LGW

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Turkish Airlines

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LGW

SYD

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China Eastern

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SYD

LGW

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China Eastern

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LTN

SYD

2 stops25h 50m

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SYD

LTN

2 stops33h 55m

Multiple Airlines

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STN

1 stop39h 55m

Emirates

Deal found 29/3£1,019

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Qatar Airways

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SYD

LGW

2 stops27h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 3/4£1,127

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SYD

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Emirates

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SYD

STN

1 stop25h 45m

Emirates

Deal found 29/3£1,019

Sun 7/615:15

LTN

SYD

2 stops29h 55m

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SYD

LTN

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Multiple Airlines

Deal found 29/3£849

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LHR

SYD

1 stop22h 20m

Etihad Airways

Mon 13/721:30

SYD

LHR

1 stop24h 15m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 3/4£1,038

Sun 5/716:45

LHR

SYD

2 stops41h 25m

Turkish Airlines

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SYD

LHR

2 stops28h 35m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 31/3£1,157

Fri 1/509:05

LHR

SYD

1 stop23h 25m

Qatar Airways

Fri 29/519:15

SYD

LHR

2 stops27h 40m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 1/4£1,161

Fri 12/621:10

LHR

SYD

1 stop28h 35m

China Airlines

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SYD

LHR

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China Airlines

Deal found 1/4£1,171

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