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Cheap Flights to the United Kingdom

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
London2 stops$1,540
Manchester
Manchester2 stops$1,489
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$1,633
Birmingham
Birmingham1 stop$1,418
Glasgow
Glasgow2 stops$1,722
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne2 stops$1,870
Belfast
Belfast2 stops$2,283
Aberdeen
Aberdeen2 stops$1,802
Bristol
Bristol2 stops$1,942
Inverness
Inverness2 stops$2,100
Liverpool
Liverpool2 stops$2,644
Leeds
Leeds2 stops$2,293
Cardiff
Cardiff2 stops$2,634
Exeter
Exeter2 stops$2,449
London
London2 stops$1,540
Manchester
Manchester2 stops$1,489
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$1,633
Birmingham
Birmingham1 stop$1,418
Glasgow
Glasgow2 stops$1,722
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne2 stops$1,870
Belfast
Belfast2 stops$2,283
Aberdeen
Aberdeen2 stops$1,802
Bristol
Bristol2 stops$1,942
Inverness
Inverness2 stops$2,100
Liverpool
Liverpool2 stops$2,644
Leeds
Leeds2 stops$2,293
Cardiff
Cardiff2 stops$2,634
Exeter
Exeter2 stops$2,449

Book Cheap United Kingdom Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to the United Kingdom that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to the United Kingdom

Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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00:45 - 18:35
PER
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LHR
49h 50m
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22:00 - 21:25
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PER
39h 25m
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$1,540Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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00:45 - 18:35
PER
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LHR
49h 50m
2 stops
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22:00 - 21:25
LHR
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PER
39h 25m
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$1,566Multiple Airlines
Sun, 26 Jul - Sun, 16 Aug
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21:30 - 18:40
MEL
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LHR
30h 10m
1 stop
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21:20 - 09:00
LHR
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MEL
26h 40m
1 stop
$1,596China Eastern
Mon, 10 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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11:00 - 18:40
MEL
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LHR
40h 40m
1 stop
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21:20 - 12:40
LHR
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MEL
30h 20m
1 stop
$1,607China Eastern
Mon, 17 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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21:00 - 14:30
MEL
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LGW
26h 30m
1 stop
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17:40 - 08:40
LGW
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MEL
30h 00m
1 stop
$1,617China Southern
Thu, 12 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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23:25 - 18:35
PER
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LHR
27h 10m
1 stop
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22:00 - 21:25
LHR
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PER
39h 25m
1 stop
$1,626China Southern
Tue, 20 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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01:10 - 15:45
PER
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LHR
21h 35m
1 stop
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09:10 - 14:45
LHR
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PER
21h 35m
1 stop
$1,627Singapore Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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23:55 - 12:55
MEL
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STN
23h 00m
1 stop
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14:05 - 23:20
STN
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MEL
22h 15m
1 stop
$1,633Emirates
Mon, 5 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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23:55 - 12:55
MEL
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STN
23h 00m
1 stop
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14:05 - 23:20
STN
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MEL
22h 15m
1 stop
$1,634Emirates
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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01:15 - 15:20
PER
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LHR
22h 05m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:10 - 12:35
LHR
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PER
19h 25m
1 stop
$1,636Singapore Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the United Kingdom

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to the United Kingdom to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to the United Kingdom?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to the United Kingdom from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to London Heathrow Airport, at $1,906 return. The most popular route is Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,906.

How much is a flight to the United Kingdom?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to the United Kingdom from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to the United Kingdom costs $2,246 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $1,553 for the route Perth (PER) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Perth to London which costs $2,756 on average, and Sydney to London, which costs $2,683 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to the United Kingdom?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Australia to the United Kingdom, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to the United Kingdom is March, when tickets cost $1,411 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,798 and $2,726 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Australia to the United Kingdom depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $2,157 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $3,732.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to the United Kingdom?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to the United Kingdom, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to the United Kingdom, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United Kingdom?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United Kingdom is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with an average flight price of $1,748.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$770
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport

FAQs - booking United Kingdom flights

  • Do I need a visa to travel to the United Kingdom?

    If you have an Australian passport, you do not need to apply for a visa in order to visit the United Kingdom. However, your passport must remain valid throughout the duration of your stay. You can stay in the country for up to six months.

  • What airports can I fly into if I would like to visit the southern region of England?

    For those that will be travelling to southern England in order to visit London, there are several airports for you to choose from, including Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW), and London Stansted Airport (STN). If you would like to go to the coast, you can choose from destinations like Bristol Airport (BRS), Southampton Airport (SOU), and Bournemouth Airport (BOH).

  • I would like to visit Stonehenge. Which airport should I fly into?

    One common way to travel to Stonehenge is by flying into Heathrow Airport (LHR) or Gatwick Airport (LGW) and then taking either a local bus or train to the monument. It is also possible to arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), where you can then drive to Stonehenge in approximately 1h. If you decide to arrive at Bournemouth Airport (BOH) instead, you can reach the monument by car in about 1h 15min.

  • Which airport should I arrive at if I would like to visit the Giant's Causeway?

    When visiting the Giant’s Causeway, it is generally most convenient to fly into Belfast International Airport (BFS), where you can then drive to the cliffs in approximately 1h. If you are hoping to fly into a smaller airport, you can also choose from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY), both of which are also just a 1h drive from the Giant’s Causeway.

  • Which airline should I choose when flying to the United Kingdom?

    Several airlines fly to the UK from Australia, providing options based on your preference and budget. Singapore Airlines have comfortable Economy class seats and decent entertainment, while Etihad offers competitive flight prices with quality services. You can charge your electronic devices on the flight and enjoy great stopover deals on these airlines.

  • What are the luggage policies for airlines flying to the United Kingdom?

    Singapore Airlines typically allows up to two bags, with a maximum weight of 23 kg for Economy and Premium Economy and 32 kg for First and Business Class. Qantas Airways usually requires you to place your bags in the overhead locker, and if the bag is too heavy, it must be checked in.

  • Which airline flying to the United Kingdom has a highly rated Economy class?

    Emirates is an ideal option for Economy class when flying to the UK, offering above-average legroom, upgraded entertainment systems and short, convenient stopovers. Cathay Pacific is another excellent option providing extra legroom and sufficient seat storage for your belongings.

  • Can I bring my pet to the United Kingdom?

    To fly with your pet to the UK, check your airline's pet policies. Consider British Airways, KLM or Air France, allowing pets in the cabin or as checked cargo. Your pet must have an ISO-compliant microchip and the necessary documents for entry to the country.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to the United Kingdom?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Australia to the United Kingdom.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Australia to the United Kingdom?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to the United Kingdom is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to the United Kingdom?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to the United Kingdom with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Australia to the United Kingdom?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Australia to the United Kingdom up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to the United Kingdom?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United Kingdom is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as $2,096. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are $2,451 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the United Kingdom

  • Looking for cheap airfare to the United Kingdom? 25% of our users found return tickets to the United Kingdom for the following prices or less: From Perth $5,497, from Sydney $7,230
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest United Kingdom flight deals.
  • The majority of flights to the United Kingdom from Australia require travellers to have at least one stopover. A common place to stop is Dubai, but you will also find that airports in Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi are frequently used for stopovers as well.
  • For those that are hoping to spend some time in the northwest region of England, consider booking your flight to Manchester Airport (MAN). From there, you will be able to easily travel to many popular cities, including Liverpool, Leeds, and Nottingham, all of which are within a 1h 30min drive.
  • To explore the beautiful scenery of western Scotland, opt to arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), a destination that is known for being the second largest airport in the country and the 8th largest in the United Kingdom, as well as a major hub for LoganAir.
  • When travelling to Northern Ireland, one of the most convenient places to arrive at is Belfast International Airport (BFS). From there, you can easily drive to cities such as Comber, Holywood, and Bangor.
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) is one of the largest travel hubs in England’s West Midlands, making it an easy location to then travel to cities like Bickenhill, Coventry, and Leicester.
  • If you're flying to the UK to visit Edinburgh, consider flying into Edinburgh International Airport (EDI), about 14 km from downtown Edinburgh. You can take the tram from here, operating at roughly 7min intervals, offering transit to the downtown region in approximately 30 to 40min.
  • Qantas Airlines offers direct flights from Australia to the United Kingdom, making it an ideal choice for time-sensitive travel. With options for First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy classes, Qantas ensures a quiet and comfortable flight experience through all the classes of service.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to the United Kingdom

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to the United Kingdom? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1539 reviews
8.1Entertainment
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
Airline reviews

Very concerned with guest comforts going out of their way to accommodate special dietary needs when the guests hadn’t pre-ordered.

10.0 ExcellentVerak, May 2026
SFO - SIN
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Very concerned with guest comforts going out of their way to accommodate special dietary needs when the guests hadn’t pre-ordered.

I had ordered vegetarian food. What I was presented was extremely dissatisfying and not up to the mark. I pretty much did not eat entire 19 hours. For.an airline voted as best in business, it was extremely disappointing. Seats were not comfortable to sleep. Entertainment system didn’t have much choice. WiFi didn’t work for more than half the time. Cabin crew were also difficult to understand. A bit of diversity like Emirates crew would go a long way.

Crew is excellent Wifi needs to be improved in order to connect to the internet.

Overall the airline tried to give excellent service. The wheelchair service was bad at SFO. My baggage was also delayed but I thank them for taking the trouble to find it and deliver it to my home.

Food was served to different people at different times and it wasn't clear why. The crew apologized for the wait. But it felt odd and inconsistent. They could use charging ports on each of the seats. Mine didn't have any. Also, they could've offered more snacks. It was a 12+ hour flight and no snacks were ever offered. Everything else was OK.

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

It was ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

It was little disheartening and disappointing. Although flight staff did a good job. But customer service didn’t do anything to resolve my issue.

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

As good as you can expect an economy flight from Europe to Australia to be. Nothing agains Qatar, just feels like every new generation of plane gets tighter.

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

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