$681 Find Cheap Flights from London to Australia

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Cheap Flights from London to Australia

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney1 stop$1,009
Melbourne
Melbourne2 stops$977
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,058
Perth
Perth3 stops$1,176
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops$1,193
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops$2,044
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$1,579
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$1,704
Darwin
Darwin2 stops$1,414
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops$1,877
Townsville
Townsville2 stops$2,127
Ballina
Ballina2 stops$2,909
Mackay
Mackay2 stops$2,726
Sydney
Sydney1 stop$1,009
Melbourne
Melbourne2 stops$977
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,058
Perth
Perth3 stops$1,176
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops$1,193
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops$2,044
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$1,579
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$1,704
Darwin
Darwin2 stops$1,414
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops$1,877
Townsville
Townsville2 stops$2,127
Ballina
Ballina2 stops$2,909
Mackay
Mackay2 stops$2,726

Book Cheap London to Australia Plane Tickets

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

Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 21:30LHR-MEL
37h 00m2 stops
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 17:55MEL-LHR
41h 30m2 stops
$977China Southern
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Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 20:20LHR-SYD
35h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 18:15SYD-LHR
41h 50m1 stop
$1,009China Southern
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Tue, 28 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 20:20LHR-SYD
35h 50m2 stops
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 18:15SYD-LHR
41h 50m1 stop
$1,011China Southern
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Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 6 Nov
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 12:40LGW-MEL
40h 05m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 14:00MEL-LGW
37h 00m1 stop
$1,060China Eastern
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Wed, 27 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 09:00LGW-MEL
36h 25m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 15:00MEL-LGW
37h 00m1 stop
$1,063China Eastern
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Mon, 15 Sep - Wed, 15 Oct
Air China Logo
12:35 - 14:35LGW-MEL
41h 00m1 stop
Air China Logo
21:00 - 06:35MEL-LGW
43h 35m1 stop
$1,104Air China
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Sun, 30 Nov - Sat, 28 Feb
Air China Logo
17:40 - 15:30LHR-SYD
34h 50m1 stop
Air China Logo
20:40 - 15:55SYD-LHR
30h 15m1 stop
$1,153Air China
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
Emirates Logo
14:05 - 18:35STN-SYD
41h 30m1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:10 - 12:05SYD-STN
25h 55m1 stop
$1,839Emirates
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Tue, 4 Nov - Wed, 1 Apr
Emirates Logo
14:05 - 18:35STN-SYD
41h 30m1 stop
Emirates Logo
06:00 - 12:55SYD-STN
40h 55m1 stop
$1,842Emirates
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Sun, 2 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
20:10 - 23:15LHR-AVV
40h 05m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
20:55 - 06:15AVV-LHR
44h 20m2 stops
$3,076Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Australia flights

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

What is the cheapest London to Australia flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Australia from London found in the last 72 hours was to Sydney, at $2,159 return. The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Perth (PER), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $2,573.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Australia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Australia, 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 to Australia is May, when tickets cost $1,630 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,671 and $2,539 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Australia?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Australia, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Australia, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Australia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Australia, 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 London to Australia, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$681
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • Where can I exchange currency at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Flights from London to Australia will arrive at International Terminal 1, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Global Exchange, ANZ Bank and Travelex provide currency exchange facilities at this terminal and ANZ Bank also has a full-service branch on Level 2. Travelex provides several cashpoint machines at the International Terminal for quick cash withdrawals.

  • How can I get to the city centre from Melbourne Tullamarine airport?

    Public Transport Victoria (PTV) operates four public bus routes (479, 479, 482 and 901) from the Ground Transport hub at T4, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport with service to locations in downtown Melbourne. There is also SkyBus City Express service with departures every 15min to the city centre. The offices for the car hire centre are located at the Short Term Car Park, which is also the pick-up point for rideshares. Metered taxis are available outside the exits at the International Terminal.

  • Can I fly to Australia without a visa?

    An eVisitor visa is necessary for British nationals to travel to Australia, which allows a stay up to 90 days. There is no processing fee but you should be aware that the processing time can take between one and four months. Passports should be valid for the duration of your stay. EU and other foreign nationals should make enquiries regarding visa requirements.

  • Are there left luggage facilities at Perth Airport?

    Passengers on flights from London to Australia in need of luggage storage lockers can find facilities at the International Terminal, Perth Airport. Self-service lockers are located near the Short Term Car Park while over-sized or heavy bags can be stored at the Baggage Service by SmartCarte desk, Landside of the International Terminal near the Check-In area.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Australia?

    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 to Australia.

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

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

    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 London to Australia 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 London to Australia?

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $1,333 on average. Morning departures are around 23% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,666.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Australia

  • Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) and Perth (PER) airports are among the most popular destinations in Australia. Sydney and Melbourne airports serve the most populous cities in the south while Perth Airport allows access to Western Australia. Qantas, the Australian national carrier operates from each of these locations and provides flights from London to Australia.
  • Qantas offers direct flights from London to Australia departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney and Melbourne. Qatar Airways offers cheap flights to Sydney and Melbourne from London Heathrow and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with connections at Doha International Airport (DOH). Etihad Airways also provides regular service to Sydney with stopovers at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
  • Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Perth but you can get cheap service with one connection en route to Western Australia. Qantas has flights from London Heathrow with stopovers at Darwin, Melbourne or Sydney, while Cathay Pacific Airlines flights from the same location involve connections at Hong Kong.
  • If you plan to drive to the airport for your flight from London to Australia, there are several affordable parking options at London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports to suit your budget. Short, Long-term and Valet options are available at each airport terminal where you can leave your vehicle at secured facilities during your time abroad.
  • The last thing you need before a long flight from London to Australia is an extended wait at airport security. With a Fast Track pass you can escape the usual queues and book a place on the dedicated express line. Fast Track passes can be purchased online for London Heathrow or London Gatwick airports, but if you arrive early you can also get one at the airport terminal prior to departure.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Australia? 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.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1347 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.7Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, July 2025SFO - SIN
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Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

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.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

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