Flights from Sydney (SYD) to London (LHR)

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Cheapest Flights from Sydney (SYD) to London (LHR)

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Hainan Airlines
Thu, 6 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
LHR
Heathrow
AU$1,286 Return, found 17 hours ago
AU$1,286
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Hainan Airlines flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Heathrow, returning Sun, 23 Nov, priced at AU$1,286 found 17 hours ago
China Southern Airlines
Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
LHR
Heathrow
AU$1,439 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,439
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 12 Feb from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Heathrow, returning Sun, 1 Mar, priced at AU$1,439 found 1 day ago
Air China
Tue, 4 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
LHR
Heathrow
AU$1,445 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,445
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Air China flight, departing Tue, 4 Nov from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Heathrow, returning Tue, 25 Nov, priced at AU$1,445 found 5 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Thu, 6 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
LHR
Heathrow
AU$1,463 Return, found 17 hours ago
AU$1,463
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Heathrow, returning Thu, 20 Nov, priced at AU$1,463 found 17 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Thu, 6 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
LHR
Heathrow
AU$1,532 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,532
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Heathrow, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at AU$1,532 found 2 days ago

Best Day to Book Flight from Sydney (SYD) to London (LHR)

Sydney to London Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Sydney (SYD) to London (LHR)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Sydney to London flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top SYD to LHR routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
SYD
Traveling To
Heathrow
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
LHR
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
 hours mins
Direct Flight Time
 hours mins
Flight Price
AU$1,286

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Heathrow Airport (LHR)?
The trip from SYD to LHR takes a huuuge 22 hours and 41 minutes. We'll play it straight with you — it's a fair whack of time. Take a good novel and load up your laptop with movies to keep yourself from getting bored.
What airlines fly direct from SYD to London Heathrow?
Unfortunately, you can't fly direct from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to London Heathrow. However, American Airlines, British Airways and Singapore Airlines operate flights with just one stopover.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Here's an insider tip: Monday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Monday generally had the lowest average price, closely followed by flights on a Saturday. You might want to think twice about flying on a Thursday though; generally, our data showed that it had the highest average ticket price.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Guess what? It turns out that early in the week is the best time to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights purchased on a Monday had the lowest airfares on average. Booking your plane ticket on the weekend also seems to score pretty good deals. However, airfares purchased on a Friday generally have a higher than average ticket value, so you might want to prepare your budget if you're booking on that day.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
When comparing airfares booked through Wotif in 2021, our data shows February is one of the cheapest months to fly. On the other hand, the month of December can be one of the most expensive times to travel, with the highest average ticket price, so it's best to get in early if December is your preferred travel month.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Wotif up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to Wotif's 2021 flight demand trends, you can bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Address:
London EN,
United Kingdom
IATA code:
LHR
Longitude:
-0.453566
Latitude:
51.469603
Time zone:
Europe/London
Address:
Sydney NSW,
Australia
IATA code:
SYD
Longitude:
151.179898
Latitude:
-33.932922
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney

Sydney to London Flight Deals from AU$1,286

Considering a quick trip to London, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from SYD to LHR. With heaps of cheap fares from Sydney, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to London from Sydney from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to London in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to London from Sydney 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$1,286 and rising to AU$1,532 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Sydney to London today!  

Find cheap airfares to London from Sydney 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Sydney and London
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in November)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Sydney to London

Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminal 2 and 3

Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminal 2 and 3

3.5 out of 5
Heathrow T2, Hounslow, England
The price is AU$307 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$307
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hounslow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,860 reviews)
Holiday flight

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminal 2 and 3
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport

Leonardo London Heathrow Airport

4 out of 5
Bath Road, West Drayton, England
The price is AU$182 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$182
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in West Drayton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,740 reviews)
CLEAN

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport

Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport

4 out of 5
The Grove, Bath Road, West Drayton, England
The price is AU$188 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$188
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in West Drayton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,992 reviews)
Staff were fabulous when I discovered I lost my phone in the taxi. Clearly not their first rodeo and so calming. Made the ordeal a minor hiccup. Taran was fabulous

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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