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$823 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney

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Cheapest return fare
$1,448
Typical prices: $1,903-$1,455
China Eastern
Wed 2/9Tue 3/11
LHR - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$2,120
Typical prices: $2,473-$1,976
Qantas Airways
Wed 6/5Wed 16/9
LHR - SYD • Direct
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Cheapest • Avg $1,838 (return)
Shortest trip • 21h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Sydney (LHR-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to Sydney 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 from Heathrow to Sydney

Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 3 Nov
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 09:00
LHR
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SYD
26h 40m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 17:30
SYD
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LHR
31h 00m
1 stop
$1,448China Eastern
Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 09:00
LHR
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SYD
49h 40m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 17:30
SYD
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LHR
40h 30m
1 stop
$1,453China Eastern
Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 24 Sep
Air India Logo
14:00 - 18:25
LHR
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SYD
43h 25m
1 stop
Air India Logo
20:00 - 19:00
SYD
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LHR
32h 00m
1 stop
$1,456Air India
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 12:35
LHR
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SYD
30h 15m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:05 - 18:40
SYD
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LHR
41h 35m
3 stops
$1,459China Eastern
Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 10:00
LHR
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SYD
26h 40m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 17:30
SYD
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LHR
31h 00m
1 stop
$1,466China Eastern
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 08:00
LHR
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SYD
49h 40m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
11:05 - 18:40
SYD
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LHR
41h 35m
3 stops
$1,468China Eastern
Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 09:00
LHR
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SYD
49h 40m
3 stops
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 17:30
SYD
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LHR
40h 30m
1 stop
$1,471China Eastern
Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:20 - 09:00
LHR
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SYD
49h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 17:30
SYD
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LHR
34h 30m
2 stops
$1,484Multiple Airlines
Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 23 Sep
Air India Logo
21:45 - 18:25
LHR
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SYD
35h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
20:00 - 12:05
SYD
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LHR
25h 05m
1 stop
$1,489Air India
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Air India Logo
14:00 - 18:25
LHR
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SYD
43h 25m
1 stop
Air India Logo
20:00 - 19:00
SYD
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LHR
32h 00m
1 stop
$1,495Air India
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Sydney flights

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

How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London Heathrow Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Sydney is May, where tickets cost $1,562 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,491 and $2,445 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney, 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 the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$823
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney

When to book flights from Heathrow to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Sydney flights

  • Are there direct flights between London Heathrow Airport and Sydney Airport?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights between London and Sydney; however, there are multiple efficient options you can take that require a transfer during the journey. Depending on which airline you fly with, you will make a transfer usually at their airport hub. For instance, a flight with Emirates would require one change at Dubai International Airport before you continue your onwards journey.

  • How can I save time at Heathrow airport?

    Heathrow Airport is a busy airport and it can take some time to get through the security and baggage checks. One way to speed this up is to pre-book with Fast Track Security. Available at all terminals at Heathrow, it costs about £12.50 and needs to be booked 24h in advance. It can save you considerable time, especially if you are in a rush.

  • Can I stay in an LHR airport hotel the night before my flight?

    Should you not want to be in a rush the day of your flight, one great option is to stay at an airport hotel. Heathrow has many hotels catering for various terminals. So, if for example you’re leaving from Terminal 2 with Singapore Airlines to Sydney, you could opt for Aerotel London Heathrow, which is only a few minutes away from the terminal building.

  • What are the best ways to get from Sydney Airport to the centre of the city?

    It’s easy to get from Sydney Airport to Sydney city centre. Upon arrival you have two train options, you can jump on the T8 South Line train, which takes approximately 13min and leaves every 10min or so. This can be found at the northern end of the arrivals hall or hop on the AirLink and be in Sydney in about 15min. The train also connects the terminals at Sydney Airport, so you can board wherever you land. Tickets cost around A$ 20 and you can use an Opal top-up card, purchasable at the station, or your credit card to pay the fare. Alternatively, you can get either the number 400 or 420 bus, which leave regularly from outside the terminals. Of course, you could get a taxi, but these can be quite expensive.

  • What kind of lounges can I enjoy at Heathrow Airport?

    There are various open-access lounges at Heathrow Airport where you can wait for your flight in style. The House Lounge is located in Terminal 4, where you also find the Plaza Premium Lounge. In Terminal 3, you find the No1 Lounges.

  • Can I smoke at Heathrow Airport?

    Heathrow Airport is a smoke-free airport, but there are some designated smoking areas outside the terminal buildings. The smoke ban includes e-cigarettes. Passengers should note that smoking beyond the security point is not possible anywhere.

  • Is there a hotel at Heathrow Airport?

    If you have booked an early flight and want to remain close to the airport, you can stay in a range of airport hotels close to the terminal buildings. Hotels include the Holiday Inn Heathrow Airport, DoubleTree by Hilton, and the Mercure London Heathrow, to name some.

  • Are there internationally compatible charging stations at Heathrow Airport?

    Throughout Heathrow Airport, you find charging stations for phones and laptops. They are compatible with UK and European plug outlets, but also have a USB port for international devices.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney was $823 for a one-way ticket and $1,448 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

    London Heathrow Airport airport is called London Heathrow and the only airport in Sydney is Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Sydney, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Sydney, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Sydney are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $2,068 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,952 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

    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 London Heathrow Airport to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney?

    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 to Sydney from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney

  • Travellers who are prepared to pay a little more can enjoy a direct flight connection from London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). British Airways and Qantas Airways are among the airlines that offer direct flights between the two big cities.
  • London Heathrow has a lot in store for families waiting for their flight from London to Sydney. There are various stay & play areas dotted around the terminals, and a range of eateries located at Heathrow have free meal deals for children. Children also travel for free on the Heathrow Express, operating between the city centre and the airport.
  • If you have some pound notes left and want to change them into Australian dollars, you can do so conveniently and for a good rate at the currency exchange offices in each terminal at Heathrow Airport. You have a choice between Travelex, Western Union, and Xpress Money Services, which all offer competitive conversions.
  • In the public food court at Sydney Airport, you find a range of eateries that are open until 22:00, so you can enjoy quick snack upon arrival. The restaurants that are open late include Hungry Jack’s if you fancy burgers, Mad Mex, and Beqaa that serves Lebanese food.
  • If you need to go to London Heathrow and don’t want to worry about parking, simply hop on the Piccadilly underground line, which serves the Heathrow terminals. It is cheaper than the Heathrow Express, costing approximately £ 6 (A$ 12) for a single one-way ticket and taking about 45–60min from Central London, as opposed to the £ 22 (A$ 42) and 15min journey for the Heathrow Express.
  • Do you not fancy plane meals for your flight from London to Sydney? At Heathrow Airport, you can have your in-flight picnic assembled to enjoy a scrumptious treat during your flight. A variety of restaurants participate and you can put together your preferred foods.
  • It’s easy to travel to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for your departure. From the city centre, you can get the Piccadilly Line or Heathrow Express. Or if travelling by car, you can exit the M25 via junction 14 or 15.
  • If you live in the south of the UK, you may find it easier to depart from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which also has flights to Sydney Airport. These tend to be a similar flight duration and cost, so it could be more convenient for you.
  • With Sydney Airport (SYD) being only about a 30min drive from Campbelltown and around a 1h drive from Wollongong, it is a great airport if you want to continue your journey to other destinations in New South Wales, Australia.
  • Before your flight, why not relax at one of the luxury lounges that Heathrow Airport offers. No matter which airline you are flying with, you can choose from a range of lounges, such as Aspire lounge, which offers shower facilities, complimentary drinks and Wi-Fi for around £25 per person.
  • If you need wheelchair assistance at London Heathrow Airport, then call the Assistance Host Area in the terminal you are leaving from 48h prior to your flight. Once you have arrived at the airport, you will locate the host areas in the check-in zones of each terminal, where you’ll receive assistance all the way through to boarding.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Sydney

 
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8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1503 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.0Entertainment
7.8Food
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
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Kayak really screwed up by offloading the booking to a third party. They were completely inept and caused a bunch of toil. I will never use Kayak again.

2.0 MediocreJeff, Apr 2026
MDC - SIN
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Kayak really screwed up by offloading the booking to a third party. They were completely inept and caused a bunch of toil. I will never use Kayak again.

It was fine. Nothing special but nothing went wrong so all good.

I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

I find it was a bit hot before take off. If there is a way to improve the airflow it would be great

No frills airline with minimal leg room and no entertainment

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.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

More meal choice. There was only pork, beef and shrimp. I could not eat any of it and they had no alternatives

The worst experience ever! Lots of flight delays and rerouting that ended up doubling the total time. . I had to recheck my luggage because I was rerouted to Tokyo and ended up on ANA flight. I missed connecting flight twice because of the delay at Cathy Pacific. Additional stop added, rerouted to a different country for connecting flight and ended up in long waits and delays.

More tasty food particularly ethnic food. Staff didn’t respond to calls some of the time in premium economy.

The vegan oriental option was disappointing. The regular vegan option was okay but we've had better.

Flights home are always happy, except this time I was traveling to be with my ailing father.

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

Problems with entertainment system eventually rectified. Cabin crew attentive and polite but a bit absent minded when it came to remembering requests, salt, sugar etc.

Good service and food. However, we paid over $400 for aisle seats for my disabled husband and me, and we were given window and middle seats. This was dangerous for our health condition on such a long flight. We needed to stand up and walk around frequently, but we were stuck in our seats. Please give us a refund of our seat payment since you chose not to honor our request.

It was great. It was my first time with Cathay Pacific and I really recommend.

Selected ovo lacto meal because I’m ok with milk products but not any meat. It was terrible. We had the same selection back in October when we had traveled and it was pretty good at that time. It was gross this time.

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

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.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

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

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

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