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Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to London

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to London flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Sydney to London: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,441
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flights per week0

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to London: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in London: London City, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, and London Southend.
The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to London is $1,441. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sydney to London. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,441.
As of May 2024, there are no flights flying from Sydney to London.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to London is usually May.
If you're flying from Sydney, the cheapest airport near London is London Heathrow – which is 22.9 km away from the centre of London. We've found flights into this airport from $1,441.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to London on Wednesday, 22 May 2024.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sydney and London. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in London, when it usually averages around 22°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October.
The cheapest airline that flies to London is China Southern .

Which airlines fly from Sydney to London?

How easy is it to depart on flights from Sydney to London?

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is the busiest airport in Australia, with lots of connecting flights to London every day. This airport has 3 terminals.

  • Terminal 1 – all flights from Sydney to London depart from Sydney’s international terminal.

Within the international terminal offers coffee kiosks, restaurants and bars, free WiFi, charging outlets, duty-free shops, executive lounges, ATMs, information desks, and currency exchange services. Transfers from the domestic terminals are via the AirTrain for 6AUD ($6.30) a ticket unless you fly with Virgin Australia or Qantas, or the complimentary T-Bus.

Arrive at Sydney Airport at least 2-3 hours before your connecting flight to London is due to depart.

What do I need before I fly from Sydney to London?

  • All international travel requires passengers to carry a valid passport.
  • Currently, New Zealand citizens can enter the UK for up to 6 months without a visa, but for trips longer than this, you will need to apply to the British Embassy for a visa.

What are the London Airports like?

There are 5 airports in London, but flights from Sydney to London are always directed to London Gatwick Airport or London Heathrow.

  • London Heathrow Airport – Air China, Singapore Airlines flights to London are usually directed to Terminal 2, Etihad flights to London are usually directed to Terminal 4, British Airways flights to London are usually directed to Terminal 5. All other airlines are generally directed to Terminal 3.
  • London Gatwick Airport – Cathay Pacific flights to London arrive in the South Terminal, Emirates flights to London arrive in the North

Heathrow and Gatwick both feature bureau de change services, ATMs, free WiFi, information booths, duty-free shops, coffee kiosks, restaurants, bars, pubs, public telephones, and mobility assistance. Both airports provide free shuttles to handle inter-terminal transfers.

What is the weather like in London?

  • London’s summers (June-August) are a pleasant 20-23°C, springs and autumns come in at around 6-18°C, whilst winters average about 4°C.

Is there a time difference between Sydney and London?

  • London is 9 hours behind Sydney.

Is London cheaper than Sydney?

London is more expensive than Sydney with prices ranging from 5-20% more expensive. However, you can stick to your budget by finding cheap hotels in London with Skyscanner. You can also read our handy guide to the UK.

  Sydney London
Average cost of a meal for 2 people 80AUD ($84) 50GBP ($94)
Average cost of a coffee 4.00AUD ($4.20) 2.70GBP ($5)
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD 45-55AUD ($47-58) 25-100GBP ($47-188)

What about return flights from London to Sydney?

Use the Return feature to look for fares back to Sydney, or go straight to our London to Sydney flights page.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of May 2019


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