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

Booking 70 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 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 £34, while return flights cost around £103.

How much is a return flight to Sydney?

A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around £150, however they can be found for as little as £95.

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).

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 24 hours 44 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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Flights to Sydney in 2026

Return from	£744
One-way from	£468
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£832
Good round-trip deal	£1,138 or less
Good one-way deal	£766 or less

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Sun 1/1117:15

LHR

SYD

2 stops33h 20m

China Southern

Sun 15/1122:10

SYD

LHR

1 stop31h 25m

China Southern

Deal found 20/5£744

Mon 9/1122:00

LHR

SYD

1 stop35h 20m

China Southern

Mon 23/1115:15

SYD

LHR

2 stops38h 20m

China Southern

Deal found 23/5£744

Fri 25/1210:30

LGW

SYD

1 stop36h 30m

China Eastern

Mon 18/112:00

SYD

LGW

1 stop29h 30m

China Eastern

Deal found 18/5£745

Mon 2/1121:00

LHR

SYD

1 stop26h 00m

China Eastern

Mon 16/1121:30

SYD

LHR

1 stop31h 00m

China Eastern

Deal found 20/5£745

Sun 1/1117:15

LHR

SYD

2 stops33h 20m

China Southern

Sun 15/1122:10

SYD

LHR

2 stops31h 25m

China Southern

Deal found 19/5£746

Sun 8/1121:00

LHR

SYD

1 stop29h 35m

China Eastern

Mon 25/121:30

SYD

LHR

1 stop31h 00m

China Eastern

Deal found 23/5£747

Wed 2/921:20

LHR

SYD

1 stop26h 40m

China Eastern

Thu 15/1012:00

SYD

LHR

1 stop40h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 18/5£747

Wed 11/1110:30

LGW

SYD

1 stop40h 05m

China Eastern

Sun 15/1112:00

SYD

LGW

1 stop37h 00m

China Eastern

Deal found 19/5£748

Thu 3/921:20

LHR

SYD

1 stop26h 40m

China Eastern

Mon 12/1021:30

SYD

LHR

1 stop31h 10m

China Eastern

Deal found 19/5£748

Fri 25/1210:30

LGW

SYD

1 stop36h 30m

China Eastern

Mon 18/121:30

SYD

LGW

1 stop44h 00m

China Eastern

Deal found 18/5£749

Mon 9/1110:30

LGW

SYD

1 stop40h 05m

China Eastern

Thu 12/1112:00

SYD

LGW

1 stop37h 00m

China Eastern

Deal found 21/5£750

Tue 8/922:10

LHR

SYD

1 stop25h 15m

China Southern

Tue 20/1011:05

SYD

LHR

1 stop42h 15m

China Southern

Deal found 20/5£750

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Mon 9/1110:30

LGW

SYD

1 stop40h 05m

China Eastern

Thu 12/1112:00

SYD

LGW

1 stop37h 00m

China Eastern

Deal found 22/5£750

Sat 20/607:00

LTN

SYD

2 stops41h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 11/711:00

SYD

LTN

2 stops45h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 22/5£782

Mon 14/921:05

STN

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1 stop24h 00m

Emirates

Wed 23/920:10

SYD

STN

1 stop25h 45m

Emirates

Deal found 19/5£1,045

Thu 28/506:30

LHR

SYD

2 stops27h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Tue 7/711:05

SYD

LHR

2 stops31h 45m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 20/5£1,069

Fri 12/609:30

LHR

SYD

1 stop23h 00m

Qatar Airways

Tue 1/1215:50

SYD

LHR

1 stop25h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 22/5£1,071

Thu 6/817:50

LCY

SYD

2 stops26h 20m

KLM

Tue 6/1014:05

SYD

LCY

2 stops27h 50m

KLM

Deal found 18/5£1,408

Sat 20/618:35

LGW

SYD

2 stops26h 35m

SWISS

Sat 11/714:05

SYD

LGW

2 stops27h 15m

SWISS

Deal found 22/5£1,478

Mon 9/1117:00

LGW

SYD

1 stop30h 00m

China Eastern

Thu 12/1112:00

SYD

LGW

1 stop37h 00m

China Eastern

Deal found 22/5£751

Wed 14/1018:00

LGW

SYD

1 stop30h 00m

China Eastern

Sat 14/1121:30

SYD

LGW

1 stop27h 30m

China Eastern

Deal found 19/5£875

Wed 3/614:50

LTN

SYD

2 stops33h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 10/713:00

SYD

LTN

2 stops35h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 23/5£984

Sun 27/914:55

STN

SYD

1 stop41h 35m

Emirates

Wed 28/1006:00

SYD

STN

1 stop22h 55m

Emirates

Deal found 22/5£1,048

Wed 12/818:55

LHR

SYD

2 stops28h 20m

Vietnam Airlines

Sat 29/810:15

SYD

LHR

2 stops40h 35m

Vietnam Airlines

Deal found 19/5£2,150

Mon 22/606:30

LHR

SYD

2 stops43h 15m

China Airlines

Wed 24/619:25

SYD

LHR

3 stops54h 05m

China Airlines

Deal found 22/5£2,180

Tue 2/616:00

LTN

SYD

2 stops32h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 9/611:00

SYD

LTN

2 stops34h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/5£992

Sun 14/610:50

STN

SYD

2 stops47h 20m

Turkish Airlines

Thu 25/621:05

SYD

STN

2 stops28h 35m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 19/5£1,110

Mon 9/1114:05

STN

SYD

2 stops30h 50m

Emirates

Thu 12/1121:10

SYD

STN

1 stop25h 55m

Emirates

Deal found 22/5£1,052

Sat 27/612:45

LTN

SYD

2 stops35h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 11/711:00

SYD

LTN

2 stops35h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 23/5£1,013

Sun 5/721:20

LHR

SYD

1 stop30h 15m

China Eastern

Sun 26/710:05

SYD

LHR

3 stops65h 35m

China Eastern

Deal found 20/5£1,030

Mon 9/1114:05

STN

SYD

2 stops30h 50m

Emirates

Thu 12/1116:15

SYD

STN

2 stops30h 50m

Emirates

Deal found 22/5£1,055

Sun 15/1110:05

LGW

SYD

2 stops46h 45m

Turkish Airlines

Wed 25/1116:10

SYD

LGW

2 stops28h 00m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 21/5£1,209

Tue 9/612:45

LTN

SYD

2 stops35h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 16/611:00

SYD

LTN

2 stops33h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/5£1,016

Tue 2/610:05

LGW

SYD

2 stops34h 05m

Emirates

Tue 9/606:00

SYD

LGW

1 stop34h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 21/5£1,057

Tue 29/911:35

LGW

SYD

1 stop36h 25m

China Eastern

Sun 1/1121:30

SYD

LGW

1 stop44h 00m

China Eastern

Deal found 22/5£1,081

Mon 9/1109:00

LGW

SYD

2 stops26h 30m

Qatar Airways

Thu 12/1112:00

SYD

LGW

2 stops28h 55m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 22/5£1,481

Fri 26/615:15

LTN

SYD

2 stops43h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 9/721:05

SYD

LTN

2 stops27h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/5£1,020

Mon 9/1113:35

LGW

SYD

2 stops30h 00m

Emirates

Thu 12/1121:10

SYD

LGW

1 stop32h 15m

Emirates

Deal found 22/5£1,057

Mon 22/617:50

LCY

SYD

2 stops26h 20m

KLM

Mon 6/714:45

SYD

LCY

2 stops27h 45m

KLM

Deal found 20/5£1,557

Sat 20/621:20

LHR

SYD

1 stop26h 40m

China Eastern

Sat 11/710:00

SYD

LHR

3 stops65h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 22/5£1,115

Tue 29/910:05

LGW

SYD

1 stop22h 25m

Emirates

Wed 28/1012:00

SYD

LGW

2 stops29h 40m

Emirates

Deal found 22/5£1,058

Tue 9/616:00

LTN

SYD

2 stops32h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 16/611:00

SYD

LTN

2 stops34h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/5£1,061

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