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Cheap Flights from Sydney to London

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EY Return flights from $1,303
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 01 Nov$1,303
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 09 Nov$1,304
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Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$1,304
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$1,338
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,340
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$1,341
Dep. Mon 01 MarRet. Mon 15 Mar$1,342
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Mon 23 Nov$1,342
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Mon 09 Nov$1,342
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sat 21 Nov$1,342
Dep. Mon 05 OctRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,344
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$1,351
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Thu 19 Nov$1,351
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Mon 23 Nov$1,352
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$1,354
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$1,362
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Sat 21 Nov$1,362
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$1,368
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Sat 20 Mar$1,368
Dep. Thu 04 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$1,368
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Wed 17 Feb$1,368
Dep. Sat 06 FebRet. Sat 20 Feb$1,368
Dep. Thu 11 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$1,368
Dep. Fri 12 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$1,368
Dep. Sat 13 FebRet. Sat 27 Feb$1,368
Dep. Thu 25 FebRet. Wed 10 Mar$1,368
Dep. Fri 26 FebRet. Fri 12 Mar$1,368
Dep. Mon 16 NovRet. Mon 30 Nov$1,370
Dep. Mon 26 OctRet. Mon 16 Nov$1,380
Dep. Mon 15 FebRet. Mon 01 Mar$1,380
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Mon 01 Mar$1,380
Dep. Sat 27 FebRet. Sat 13 Mar$1,390
Dep. Mon 08 FebRet. Mon 22 Feb$1,390
Dep. Tue 09 FebRet. Mon 22 Feb$1,390
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$1,390
Dep. Thu 04 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$1,390
Dep. Thu 04 FebRet. Sun 21 Feb$1,390
Dep. Mon 26 OctRet. Mon 23 Nov$1,390
Dep. Mon 26 OctRet. Mon 09 Nov$1,390

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 $1227.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to London is 28 October 2026.

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

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to London is China Southern.

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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