Journey information
Overview: London to Sydney flight
Flights from London to Sydney depart on average 64 times per day, taking around 21h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £517 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 16994 km distance in 23h 10m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 16994 km |
Average flight duration 21h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £517 |
Flights per day 64 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 23h 10m |
Cheapest month to travel May |
First flight 05:20 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Sydney
Cheapest price
£523
Average price
£973
Fastest journey
23 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 10 h 8 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
16994 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Sydney is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Sydney will cost around £973 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £523.
Of the 5 flights that leave London for Sydney every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 16994 km distance in an average of 1 d 10 h 8 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 23 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 d 22 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Live departures
London to Sydney flight times
The table below shows live departures for London to Sydney flights for today, Monday 8 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:35 London | 27h25 | 00:00 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:45 London | 23h25 | 20:10 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 9 December | |||||
![]() | 08:45 London | 23h15 | 08:00 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 London | 23h35 | 09:35 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:20 London | 46h40 | 09:00 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:15 London | 40h45 | 09:00 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:35 London | 36h25 | 08:00 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: London to Sydney flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Sydney by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sydney, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Sydney
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short stay parking available at both terminals, approximately 6€ (£5) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in both terminals, including No1 Lounge and Club Aspire.
- Located in the South Terminal, inquiries can be made online or in person.
- Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- Bus: National Express, Metrobus
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- DLR
- Bus 473
- Bus 474
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport, with a simple login process.
- Shops are located throughout the airport, including duty-free and brands like Heinemann and Tech2Go.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3 for domestic terminals and P7 for intertiol, approximately 5.7€ (AUD 9.50) per hour.
- Various restaurants are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, including fast food and gourmet options like McDold's and Wolfgang Puck.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Hotels within walking distance, including Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel.
- Showers are available in the intertiol terminal, with some lounges offering complimentary access.
- Lounges available in both terminals, including Qantas and Virgin Australia lounges.
- Lost and Found located in the intertiol terminal, with online forms available for inquiries.
- Car rental services are available at the arrivals area, with companies like Avis and Hertz.
- Train, Airport Link, Domestic and Intertiol stations, 10-15 minutes to city center
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