Which airlines fly to Sydney?

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific and British Airways are the most popular airlines that fly from United Kingdom to Sydney on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Sydney with these airlines and other airlines flying from United Kingdom.

China Airlines Flights to Sydney

China Airlines will jet to Sydney around 62 times in an average week. Where you fly from will dictate what kind of deals you can get for China Airlines, but prices as low as £756 have been found from London Heathrow to Sydney. China Airlines has scored 8.3/10 in momondo user reviews.

Japan Airlines Flights to Sydney

Another popular choice for flights to Sydney is Japan Airlines (8.3/10, 1,604 reviews). Most Japan Airlines flights landing in Sydney will be arriving from Auckland Intl, but there are 14 Japan Airlines flights to Sydney from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best Japan Airlines deal found on momondo this week was £929 (London Heathrow to Sydney, round-trip).

How long does it take to fly to Sydney?

Flight times from United Kingdom to Sydney vary, but if you’re flying out of London Heathrow and flying into Sydney Kingsford Smith (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 22h 55m on average. Another popular route from United Kingdom to Sydney is flying from Manchester to Sydney Kingsford Smith, which will take roughly 23h 40m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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15:20 - 13:35GLA-SYD

35h 15m2 stops

22:00 - 10:45SYD-GLA

47h 45m2 stops

£714Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 13 Jan - Wed, 4 Mar

22:00 - 20:20LHR-SYD

35h 20m1 stop

11:25 - 18:35SYD-LHR

42h 10m1 stop

£714China Southern

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Sat, 15 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec

13:55 - 06:35LHR-SYD

29h 40m1 stop

21:45 - 14:30SYD-LHR

27h 45m1 stop

£725Etihad Airways

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Fri, 21 Nov - Thu, 15 Jan

08:25 - 17:55MAN-SYD

22h 30m1 stop

16:35 - 06:10SYD-MAN

24h 35m1 stop

£880Etihad Airways

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Mon, 16 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar

10:25 - 09:35MAN-SYD

36h 10m1 stop

06:30 - 07:55SYD-MAN

36h 25m2 stops

£901Cathay Pacific

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Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

10:25 - 20:50MAN-SYD

23h 25m1 stop

14:05 - 07:55SYD-MAN

26h 50m1 stop

£903Cathay Pacific

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Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

07:40 - 18:50BHX-SYD

24h 10m1 stop

20:45 - 13:40SYD-BHX

25h 55m1 stop

£1,016British Airways

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Tue, 24 Feb - Thu, 23 Apr

20:55 - 21:00EDI-SYD

37h 05m2 stops

06:00 - 19:05SYD-EDI

24h 05m1 stop

£1,026Emirates

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Wed, 19 Nov - Tue, 20 Jan

20:55 - 15:30EDI-SYD

31h 35m2 stops

06:00 - 19:05SYD-EDI

24h 05m1 stop

£1,032Emirates

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Wed, 19 Nov - Tue, 20 Jan

07:40 - 18:50BHX-SYD

24h 10m1 stop

20:45 - 13:40SYD-BHX

25h 55m1 stop

£1,037British Airways

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GlasgowSydney

GLA - SYD

GLASYD

Glasgow Intl

Tue 13/1

15:20-13:35

2 stops35h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

22:00-10:45

2 stops47h 45m

£714

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

22:00-20:20

1 stop35h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/12

11:25-18:35

1 stop42h 10m

£714

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Fri 21/11

13:55-06:35

1 stop29h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

21:45-14:30

1 stop27h 45m

£725

ManchesterSydney

MAN - SYD

MANSYD

Manchester

Mon 16/2

08:25-17:55

1 stop22h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

16:35-06:10

1 stop24h 35m

£880

ManchesterSydney

MAN - SYD

MANSYD

Manchester

Sun 1/3

10:25-09:35

1 stop36h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

06:30-07:55

2 stops36h 25m

£901

ManchesterSydney

MAN - SYD

MANSYD

Manchester

Sat 14/3

10:25-20:50

1 stop23h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/4

14:05-07:55

1 stop26h 50m

£903

BirminghamSydney

BHX - SYD

BHXSYD

Birmingham

Tue 24/2

07:40-18:50

1 stop24h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

20:45-13:40

1 stop25h 55m

£1,016

EdinburghSydney

EDI - SYD

EDISYD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/11

20:55-21:00

2 stops37h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/1

06:00-19:05

1 stop24h 05m

£1,026

EdinburghSydney

EDI - SYD

EDISYD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/11

20:55-15:30

2 stops31h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/1

06:00-19:05

1 stop24h 05m

£1,032

BirminghamSydney

BHX - SYD

BHXSYD

Birmingham

Thu 26/2

07:40-18:50

1 stop24h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

20:45-13:40

1 stop25h 55m

£1,037

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom to Sydney. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £810. If you don’t want to visit Sydney in May, then you should wait until March to fly from United Kingdom, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £862.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Sydney?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Sydney for £42/person, which is 78% cheaper than the average flight to Sydney. To find the cheapest price to Sydney from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sydney?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sydney is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as £1,167. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from United Kingdom because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £1,347.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Sydney?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Sydney is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from United Kingdom to Sydney in the afternoon for as low as £939. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Sydney, so prices are often more expensive at around £1,242 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Sydney?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sydney from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sydney for around £1,024 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sydney from United Kingdom for as low as £872 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SYDNEY FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT	March	23% cheaper	Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney costs on average just £793 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SYDNEY FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT	December	31% more expensive	It costs about £1,348 for flights to Sydney from London Heathrow Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SYDNEY FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT	December	409% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Sydney from London Heathrow Airport in December than any other month

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Summary info about Sydney flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£354
Best Round-Trip Price	£714
Fastest flight time	32h 25m
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The best one-way flight price to Sydney from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £354 (Birmingham to Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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The best round-trip flight price to Sydney from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £714 (Glasgow Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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The fastest flight to Sydney from United Kingdom takes 32h 25m (Birmingham to Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Sydney, with a 11% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sydney

What is there to do in Sydney when it’s raining?

Users planning a flight to Sydney during the months of March or June should anticipate rain. There are still things to do in Sydney even when it's raining, though. For those looking to get out of the rain and do a little shopping, check out Westfield Shopping Centre.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Sydney?

The ideal time to book your flight to Sydney is 81 days in advance, when prices tend to average £994. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Sydney outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from United Kingdom to Sydney for £914.

Is there an alternative airport near Sydney?

Newcastle Williamtown Airport or Bathurst Raglan Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Sydney.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Sydney?

The cheapest airport near Sydney is typically Newcastle Williamtown Airport, with an average price of £192/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Prices for flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

There are 44 operators available for flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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