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$718+ Cheap flights to the United Kingdom

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to United Kingdom in 2025

Find the latest flights to United Kingdom in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Return from

$1,688

One-way from

$718

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,224
China Airlines
  • China Airlines
  • 2/3-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 40m total
  • Sydney to London
12/2
  • 12/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Sydney to United Kingdom
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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Thu 13/220:30SYD - BHX
1 stop31h 45mAir India
Sat 22/220:30BHX - SYD
1 stop35h 30mAir India
Deal found 16/1$1,492
Wed 12/220:40SYD - NCL
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/215:50NCL - SYD
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,585
Sun 2/322:10SYD - LHR
1 stop29h 45mChina Airlines
Fri 28/321:15LHR - SYD
1 stop27h 55mChina Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,688
Thu 20/221:00SYD - LHR
2 stops30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 25/216:35LHR - SYD
2 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,691
Sun 2/221:00SYD - LGW
2 stops47h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/206:00LGW - SYD
2 stops26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,691
Sun 8/608:15SYD - LHR
1 stop40h 30mJapan Airlines
Sun 29/609:10LHR - SYD
1 stop36h 00mJapan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,693

Find flights to United Kingdom within your budget

Locate flights to United Kingdom that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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SydneyBirmingham

SYD - BHX

SYDBHX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/2

20:30-17:15

1 stop31h 45m

Birmingham

Sat 22/2

20:30-19:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,492

SydneyNewcastle upon Tyne

SYD - NCL

SYDNCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/2

20:40-21:40

2 stops36h 00m

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tue 25/2

15:50-15:30

2 stops36h 40m

$1,585

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

22:10-16:55

1 stop29h 45m

London Heathrow

Fri 28/3

21:15-12:10

1 stop27h 55m

$1,688

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/2

21:00-16:10

2 stops30h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

16:35-19:00

2 stops39h 25m

$1,691

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/2

21:00-09:20

2 stops47h 20m

London Gatwick

Mon 24/2

06:00-19:00

2 stops26h 00m

$1,691

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/6

08:15-15:45

1 stop40h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 29/6

09:10-06:10

1 stop36h 00m

$1,693

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

12:50-16:35

2 stops36h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/5

22:40-14:50

1 stop31h 10m

$1,695

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

18:05-06:25

1 stop45h 20m

London Gatwick

Mon 26/5

10:15-10:25

1 stop39h 10m

$1,696

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

22:10-18:15

1 stop31h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 2/4

20:50-09:25

2 stops26h 35m

$1,699

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

21:50-15:15

1 stop26h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 30/6

17:00-08:45

1 stop30h 45m

$1,701

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Best time to book a flight to United Kingdom

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Travel insights for flights to United Kingdom

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to United Kingdom including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to United Kingdom?

On average, a flight from Sydney to United Kingdom takes 31 hours 16 minutes. Flights to United Kingdom from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to United Kingdom?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to United Kingdom. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to United Kingdom should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to United Kingdom

The most flights from Sydney to United Kingdom are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to United Kingdom?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to United Kingdom are Virgin Australia, Air China and China Southern.

Rainfall in United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Kingdom ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit United Kingdom when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Kingdom, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Kingdom. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to United Kingdom. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to United Kingdom, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Where are the most popular flight destinations in United Kingdom?

According to our users, the most popular flight destination in United Kingdom is London, followed by Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Birmingham.
  • Can I find cheaper flights to United Kingdom if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to United Kingdom on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to United Kingdom?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to United Kingdom.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom?

    London Gatwick is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom. One-way flights to London Gatwick typically cost $16, while return flights cost around $32.

  • How much is a return flight to United Kingdom?

    A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around $790, however they can be found for as little as $81.

  • Where does the fastest flight to United Kingdom depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to United Kingdom, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 30 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Natural History Museum?

    f being close to Natural History Museum is important to you, you’ll want to land at London Heathrow Airport.

  • Does London Heathrow have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to London Heathrow?

    Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel London Heathrow, Terminal 2 & Terminal 3 is the closest property to London Heathrow (0.0 km away from London Heathrow).

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