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D7 Return flights from $1,104
Dep. Sun 28 FebRet. Wed 17 Mar$1,104
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Wed 03 Mar$1,104
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Dep. Fri 12 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$1,104
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$1,105
Dep. Sun 04 OctRet. Fri 30 Oct$1,105
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Fri 30 Oct$1,106
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Thu 26 Nov$1,106
Dep. Fri 06 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,106
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,106
Dep. Sat 28 NovRet. Thu 10 Dec$1,106
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Wed 24 Feb$1,110
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,111
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Fri 27 Nov$1,111
Dep. Sun 04 OctRet. Fri 16 Oct$1,114
Dep. Sun 04 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$1,118
Dep. Mon 12 OctRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,119
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$1,152
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Fri 13 Nov$1,152
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,152
Dep. Wed 07 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$1,160
Dep. Wed 16 SepRet. Fri 02 Oct$1,535
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Thu 26 Nov$1,549
Dep. Mon 14 SepRet. Wed 30 Sep$1,575
Dep. Sat 03 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$1,626
Dep. Mon 21 SepRet. Wed 07 Oct$1,888
Dep. Fri 22 JanRet. Fri 12 Feb$1,966
Dep. Sat 26 DecRet. Thu 04 Feb$2,227
Dep. Sat 26 DecRet. Fri 29 Jan$2,473

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.

Aug 2026
$1,262
Sep 2026
$1,474
Oct 2026
$1,344
Nov 2026
$1,285
Dec 2026
$2,772
Jan 2027
$2,322
Feb 2027
$1,382
Mar 2027
$1,285
Apr 2027
$1,924
May 2027
$1,839

The cheapest month to fly to London is August 2026, with return fares from $1,262 — 54% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $2,772).

When Should You Fly to London?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to London, with return fares from $1,262. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,772 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to London average around $1,689. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, November and March, you'll generally pay up to 25% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to London Return Prices

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

August 2026
$1,262
September 2026
$1,474
October 2026
$1,344
November 2026
$1,285
December 2026
$2,772
January 2027
$2,322
February 2027
$1,382
March 2027
$1,285
April 2027
$1,924
May 2027
$1,839

Average Sydney to London Return Prices

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

August 2026
$2,560
September 2026
$2,783
October 2026
$2,536
November 2026
$2,371
December 2026
$3,586
January 2027
$3,895
February 2027
$2,485
March 2027
$2,574
April 2027
$3,071
May 2027
$2,585

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 August.

How much do return flights from Sydney to London cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to London is $1104.

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 February 2027.

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

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to London is AirAsia X.

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 45 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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