Cheap Sydney to London flights (SYD to LHR)

Plan ahead and get the lowest airfares from Sydney (SYD) to London (LHR)

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FromSydney (SYD)ToLondon (LHR)Return
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Economy
16/03/2025 - 19/04/2025

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AUD $1,976*

Last seen 7 hours ago

From Sydney To London Fare type Return Economy Dates 16/03/2025 - 19/04/2025 From AUD $1,976 Last seen 7 hours ago
FromSydney (SYD)ToLondon (LHR)Return
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Economy
17/03/2025 - 30/03/2025

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AUD $1,980*

Last seen 5 hours ago

From Sydney To London Fare type Return Economy Dates 17/03/2025 - 30/03/2025 From AUD $1,980 Last seen 5 hours ago
FromSydney (SYD)ToLondon (LHR)Return
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Economy
04/06/2025 - 25/06/2025

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AUD $1,984*

Last seen 11 hours ago

From Sydney To London Fare type Return Economy Dates 04/06/2025 - 25/06/2025 From AUD $1,984 Last seen 11 hours ago
FromSydney (SYD)ToLondon (LHR)Return
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Economy
13/06/2025 - 13/08/2025

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AUD $2,077*

Last seen 2 hours ago

From Sydney To London Fare type Return Economy Dates 13/06/2025 - 13/08/2025 From AUD $2,077 Last seen 2 hours ago
FromSydney (SYD)ToLondon (LHR)Return
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Economy
26/05/2025 - 22/06/2025

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AUD $2,113*

Last seen 8 hours ago

From Sydney To London Fare type Return Economy Dates 26/05/2025 - 22/06/2025 From AUD $2,113 Last seen 8 hours ago

*Fares displayed have been collected within the last 12hrs from virginaustralia.com and may no longer be available at time of booking. Fares may be for connecting flights which include a stopover. Payment surcharges and additional fees and charges for optional products and services may apply. Additional terms and conditions apply.

Flying from Sydney to London


From one iconic city to another, it’s time to book a holiday from Sydney to London. Take a break from Sydney's sun-kissed beaches for London's rich history and culture, diverse food scene and incredible architecture.

Ready to explore? Book your Sydney to London (via Doha) flights with Virgin Australia* today.

*International services may be operated by a partner airline. Virgin Australia international long haul flights (operated by Qatar Airways for Virgin Australia) are subject to regulatory approval.

Quick facts about flying Sydney to London

Average flight time

25hr 35min (inc. stop)

Airport

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Connection

Hamad Intl. Airport (DOH)

Arrival terminal

Terminal 4

Airport transfer time

35 – 50 mins

Timezone

GMT +0/+1


Frequently asked questions – Flights from Sydney to London

The average flight time from Sydney to London on Virgin Australia* is typically 25 hours and 35 minutes, including a 2 hour and 50 minute stopover in Doha.

Note: Flights to London times should be used as a guide only. Carefully consider your requirements before travelling and always allow extra time to arrive at your destination.

*International services may be operated by a partner airline. Virgin Australia international long haul flights (operated by Qatar Airways for Virgin Australia) are subject to regulatory approval.

The average flight distance between Sydney and London is approximately 17,000km.

The best time to visit London from Sydney for warm and pleasant weather is July and August, but that’s also one of the busiest times to plan a trip. For mild weather with less crowds, book your holiday between March and May or September and November.


*Fare terms and conditions

Fare prices on this page have been collected within the last 12hrs from virginaustralia.com and may no longer be available at time of booking. Payment surcharges and additional fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

Domestic fares: Prices are based on a one-way Economy Lite, Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fare (as stipulated) booked on virginaustralia.com, for flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia (or operated by a partner airline for Virgin Australia). Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Payment surcharge may apply. Seat selection and checked baggage are not included in Economy Lite fares. Economy Lite fares are not recommended if you require flexibility with your travel as cancellations are not permitted and you may need to pay a fee and any fare difference to make a change. For other Economy fare types, a fee and fare difference may be payable for changing or cancelling your booking. For Business fares, changes incur any applicable fare difference. See Virgin Australia’s domestic Fees page (www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/domestic/) for details. Refunds are not permitted for Economy Lite and Choice fares if you cancel your booking. Refunds are permitted for Economy Flex fares on payment of a fee. Refunds are permitted for Business fares. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and other limitations may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs www.virginaustralia.com

International short haul (including Tasman) fares: Prices are based on a one way or return Economy Lite, Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fare (as stipulated) booked on virginaustralia.com, for flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia (or operated by a partner airline for Virgin Australia). Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. Payment surcharge may apply. Seat selection and checked baggage are not included in Economy Lite fares. Economy Lite fares are not recommended if you require flexibility with your travel as cancellations are not permitted and you may need to pay a fee and any fare difference to make a change. For other fare types, a fee and fare difference may be payable for changing your booking. See Virgin Australia’s international Fees page for details (for Trans-Tasman: www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/trans-tasman/ or for other short haul destinations: www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/short-haul-international/). Refunds are not permitted for Economy Lite and Choice fares if you cancel your booking. Refunds are permitted for Economy Flex fares on payment of a fee. Refunds are permitted for Business fares. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and other limitations may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs atwww.virginaustralia.com

International long haul fares: Prices are based on a return Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fare (as stipulated) booked on virginaustralia.com, for flights marketed by Virgin Australia (operated by a partner airline). Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. Payment surcharge may apply. Fare inclusions (like different baggage allowances), and change and cancellation fare rules will be different depending on the partner airline operating your flight. See Virgin Australia’s fares pages for information about fees and charges you may incur when you change or cancel your fare operated by a partner airline (https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/flying-with-us/fare-types/international-fares/partner-fares/). You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com

^Fares for flights between Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth to Paris (CDG), Rome (FCO), London (LHR), and Athens (ATH), via Doha, Qatar are on sale until 11:59pm AEST 31 January 2025, unless sold out prior. For travel on selected dates between 12 June 2025 and 10 December 2025 (inclusive). Flights are subject to regulatory approval. For travel between 27 June and 2 August 2025 on flights from Doha to Australia, an additional USD$25 surcharge will apply to Economy fares, and an additional USD$50 surcharge will apply to Business fares. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. Payment surcharge may apply. Fare inclusions (like different baggage allowances), and change and cancellation fare rules will be different depending on the partner airline operating your flight. See Virgin Australia’s fares pages for information about fees and charges you may incur when you change or cancel your fare operated by a partner airline (https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/flying-withus/fare-types/international-fares/partner-fares/). You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com.