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MH Return flights from $1,648
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Sun 22 Nov$1,648
Dep. Mon 09 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$1,648
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Dep. Wed 11 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,649
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,649
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$1,649
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$1,649
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Fri 13 Nov$1,649
Dep. Wed 07 OctRet. Fri 06 Nov$1,649
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Fri 06 Nov$1,650
Dep. Mon 12 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$1,650
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Thu 12 Nov$1,650
Dep. Mon 26 OctRet. Mon 23 Nov$1,650
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,650
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$1,650
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,650
Dep. Wed 11 NovRet. Thu 26 Nov$1,650
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$1,650
Dep. Mon 09 NovRet. Mon 23 Nov$1,650
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Fri 21 Aug$1,656
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Mon 15 Mar$1,656
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Fri 21 Aug$1,656
Dep. Mon 05 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$1,657
Dep. Mon 05 OctRet. Tue 27 Oct$1,657
Dep. Tue 06 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$1,657
Dep. Mon 15 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$1,657
Dep. Mon 01 FebRet. Mon 15 Feb$1,657
Dep. Mon 01 FebRet. Sat 20 Feb$1,657
Dep. Thu 11 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$1,657
Dep. Sun 15 NovRet. Tue 01 Dec$1,667
Dep. Sat 14 NovRet. Sat 28 Nov$1,667
Dep. Sun 15 NovRet. Sun 29 Nov$1,668
Dep. Fri 12 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$1,675
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$1,675
Dep. Fri 29 JanRet. Mon 15 Feb$1,675
Dep. Fri 23 AprRet. Fri 28 May$1,679
Dep. Wed 07 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$1,702
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,702
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Tue 01 Sep$1,713
Dep. Thu 15 OctRet. Thu 29 Oct$1,715

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to London

Return fares from Sydney to London by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$1,927
Aug 2026
$1,326
Sep 2026
$1,474
Oct 2026
$1,344
Nov 2026
$1,270
Dec 2026
$3,813
Jan 2027
$2,598
Feb 2027
$1,626
Mar 2027
$1,285
Apr 2027
$2,325

The cheapest month to fly to London is November 2026, with return fares from $1,270 — 67% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $3,813).

When Should You Fly to London?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to London, with return fares from $1,270. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $3,813 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to London average around $1,899. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, March and August, you'll generally pay up to 33% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to London Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to London return airfares.

July 2026
$1,927
August 2026
$1,326
September 2026
$1,474
October 2026
$1,344
November 2026
$1,270
December 2026
$3,813
January 2027
$2,598
February 2027
$1,626
March 2027
$1,285
April 2027
$2,325

Average Sydney to London Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sydney to London return airfares.

July 2026
$3,885
August 2026
$2,632
September 2026
$2,841
October 2026
$2,549
November 2026
$2,410
December 2026
$3,752
January 2027
$3,686
February 2027
$2,463
March 2027
$2,595
April 2027
$3,034

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to London

When is the cheapest time to travel from Sydney to London?

The cheapest month to travel is typically November.

How much do return flights from Sydney to London cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to London is $1288.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Sydney to London?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to London is 14 November 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to London?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to London is Etihad Airways.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to London?

British Airways and Qantas fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Sydney to London take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 24 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for London?

The IATA code for London is LON.

When should you book flights to London?

From our data, you should book flights to London 60 days out.


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