Cheap Flights to Australia

Return
Economy
London (LON)
Sydney (SYD)
Fri 15/7
Fri 22/7
Any month
Compare vs Cheapflights |
Home South Pacific Cheap flights to Australia

Flights to Australia in 2022

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
Popular inDecemberHigh demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest inSeptemberBest time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price£998Average for round-trip flights in July 2022
Round-trip from£682From London to Australia
One-way from£8One-way flight from London to Australia

Cheap flights to Australia in July, August 2022

The best prices found for SYD flights for July, August
24 Aug - 7 Sep
£816pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
22 Aug - 6 Sep
£820pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
30 Aug - 6 Sep
£821pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Multiple airlines
 
1 STOP
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LHR
London Heathrow

Australia 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Australia found for this year
23 Nov - 24 Apr
£695pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Lufthansa
   
2 STOPS
LHR
London Heathrow
7 Nov - 30 Jan
£707pp
LHR
London Heathrow
SWISS
   
2 STOPS
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
SWISS
   
2 STOPS
LHR
London Heathrow
24 Nov - 24 Jan
£715pp
LHR
London Heathrow
SWISS
   
2 STOPS
MEL
Melbourne
MEL
Melbourne
SWISS
   
2 STOPS
LHR
London Heathrow

Last minute flights to Australia

Late deals on return flights to Australia, departing today and this week
22 Jul - 9 Aug
£1,107pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines
 
1 STOP
PER
Perth
PER
Perth
Malaysia Airlines
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
24 Jul - 12 Aug
£1,110pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines
 
1 STOP
MEL
Melbourne
MEL
Melbourne
Malaysia Airlines
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow
21 Jul - 12 Aug
£1,116pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines
 
1 STOP
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Malaysia Airlines
 
1 STOP
LHR
London Heathrow

COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Australia

Can I fly to Australia from United Kingdom right now?

Information is based on travel restrictions from United Kingdom to Australia

Most visitors from United Kingdom can enter Australia without restrictions.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.

Can I fly back to United Kingdom from Australia?

Returning to United Kingdom from Australia

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering United Kingdom.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to quarantine after entering United Kingdom.

Hide COVID Travel Restrictions for Australia

What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

The cheapest ticket to Australia found for each month in 2022 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
January
£1,129
February
£971
March
£948
April
£960
May
£940
June
£1,041
July
£1,272
August
£970
September
£955
October
£968
November
£970
December
£1,186
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Australia. Flying to Australia in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Australia?

Average Sydney Kingsford Smith flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2022 and 2023 by month.
LON - SYD
Price
£940 - £1,451
SYD
Temperature
0 - 24 °C
SYD
Rainfall
84 - 160 mm

When is the best time to book a flight to Australia?

Peak season

Christmas to the end of January is peak season in southern Australia – it’s the very height of summer. This is when children are on school holidays and the top resorts are at their most popular hence cheap flights to Australia need to be booked far in advance. In the north of the country, the winter months of June, July and August are peak season for travellers looking for flights as it is usually warmer than the southern states during that time.  

Off season

The summer months between October and March in the north of the country are characterised by heat, humidity and rain (particularly in areas like Kimberley and North Queensland). Cheap flights to Australia are typically found in the winter months, starting at the end of April or beginning of May. It gets rather chilly in Sydney and Melbourne at that time of year, but the flights are cheaper than usual.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Australia?

The cheapest flights to Australia are usually found when departing on a Tuesday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Australia?

Australia flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the afternoon. Booking a flight in the evening will likely mean higher prices.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Australia?

Sydney is the most popular flight destination in Australia. Other popular destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.

Which airlines operate flights to Australia?

Jet Airways, British Airways, Air New Zealand, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas are amongst the major airlines that offer flights to the many destinations in Australia.

How long is the flight to Australia?

Flights from London to Sydney: 22 hours 00 minutes (1+ stop)

Flights from London to Melbourne: 21 hours 20 minutes (1+ stop)

Flights from London to Brisbane: 21 hours 25 minutes (1+ stop)

Flights from London to Adelaide: 21 hours 10 minutes (1+ stop)

Flights from London to Perth: 18 hours 50 minutes (1+ stop)

Australia’s top destinations and airports

Australia is a gigantic country with tourist destinations in abundance, so one thing you are never short of is choice. Here is a selection of the country’s most-visited destinations and their associated airport:

How to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to the city centre

Sydney Airport (SYD), or Kingsford Smith Airport, is located five miles (8km) outside of Sydney’s city centre.

There are fantastic public transport options between the airport and the city, with Sydney Trains providing the quickest option to get between the two (a journey takes only 13 minutes). For those who want to take the bus, route 400 runs between Burwood and Bondi Junction railway stations and stops at the airport.

Tip: There is free WiFi in both T1 and T2 of Sydney Airport

How to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to the city centre

Melbourne Airport (MEL), or Tullamarine Airport, is located 14 miles (23km) outside of Melbourne’s city centre.

The easiest public transport connection between the airport and the city centre is the Skybus Super Shuttle. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the city and typically costs around $18 one-way and $30 return. You can buy your tickets electronically from the driver or from one of the ticket desks at T1 or T3. Alternatively, there are taxi ranks at T1 and between T2 and T3, but that will cost you more than the bus if you are travelling in a small group and not splitting the fare.

Tip: Give yourself more than an hour to travel between terminals if you are catching a connecting flight at MEL

How to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to the city centre

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is located 10 miles (16km) from the city centre.

Airtrain connects the airport with the city and runs on a regular schedule of every 15 minutes. It has a journey time of about half an hour from either the International terminal or the Domestic terminal to South Brisbane Station or Central Station in the Central Business District (CBD). Transfers between the terminals themselves are free on the Airtrain, too, and they take less than 10 minutes. A taxi will likely cost you A$50 from the airport.

Tip: You can save 15% on your Airtrain tickets if you book more than seven days in advance of your first travel date

How to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to the city centre

Adelaide Airport (ADL) is located 3.7 miles (6km) west of the city centre.

JetBus operates every 15 minutes on routes J1, J1X and J2 between the airport and the Central Business District (CBD); you can reach the city in about 20 minutes for around A$5. Alternatively, for around A$20, you can get a taxi from just outside the terminal, which is the perfect option if you’re travelling in a large group.

Tip: There are lockers to store your luggage in on the ground floor of the multi-storey carpark, near the car rental service desks

How to get from Perth Airport (PER) to the city centre

Perth Airport (PER) is located 7.5 miles (12km) east of Perth’s city centre.

The CONNECT shuttle service is the most prominent form of public transport for travellers looking to get from the airport to Perth CBD. T1 is the international terminal at Perth Airport and the CONNECT shuttle typically runs from T3, so you’ll need to take the 15-minute transfer between them when you arrive. You can get to the city from there for A$15 one-way, or you get a taxi for an approximate total fare of A$40 and it’ll take about half an hour. (Add link to the page with tickets and prices)

Tip: Plan your journey from the airport to the city in advance because Perth’s public transport system is not known for being particularly straightforward or punctual

How long is the flight to Australia?

Flights from the UK to Australia tend to be quite long. When you are travelling out of London’s Heathrow Airport and are headed to Melbourne, the shortest flight time is 21h and 15m. The longest flight time will be 37h and 10m. If you are instead travelling from London to Sydney, you will find that the travel times will be similar. The shortest flight is 21h and 50m and the longest flight will be 36h and 45m. It is important to note that the number of stopovers on a flight and the length of the stopovers often add time to the flight.

Which cities offer direct flights to Australia?

You will not find any cities that are going to offer a direct flight to Australia. However, you can still find flights that have just one stop. When travelling from London to Sydney, Qantas offers a flight that will have a stopover in Dubai for 1h and 20m. Those who are travelling to Melbourne instead will find flights from Etihad Airways that have a single stopover in Abu Dhabi for 1h and 5m.

What is the best way to travel around Australia?

Australia is a very large country and that means you will need to have reliable ways to get around to the various areas you want to visit. Domestic airlines like Qantas, Tiger Airways, and Virgin Australia will have flights throughout the country. Airnorth offers flights through the Northern Territory, as well as Broome. Car rentals are available in major cities and towns throughout the country, but it is advised that travellers understand the distances between cities and plan their trips well. Greyhound Australia offers coach services throughout the county, and there are taxis available in the cities and large towns.

What are some things to do in Australia?

Australia has a number of things that visitors can experience and enjoy, but because it is a large country, what you can do will depend on where you are headed. You might want to head to Nitmiluk Gorge to take a canoe trip or even head out onto the Grea Barrier Reef to go diving. You can explore the large and modern cities of Melbourne and Syndey, which has museums, shows, and other attractions. You could head to the Outback to take a tour and visit Kakadu National Park. You might also simply want to find a beach where you can relax.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Australia?

British nationals who will be heading to Australia will need to have a valid passport. In addition, all travellers from the UK will need to have a visa. The only exception to this is if they are going to be travelling to a third country and they hold confirmation booking and documentation to enter that third country. They also need to be travelling to that country within eight hours of arriving in Australia.

How popular are flights to Australia this year?

Australia flights are currently seeing a 235% increase in searches when contrasted with this time last year.

Popular regions to fly to in Australia

Not sure where to visit in Australia? Start by selecting one of the most popular places in Australia below to filter down your possible destination.

Cheapest flights to Australia

Not set on Australia? See the cheapest flights to United Kingdom. Airfare prices updated on July 14, 2022.
Home South Pacific Cheap flights to Australia
  • Return
  • One-way
  • Multi-city
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business
  • First
  • Multiple
Economy
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business
  • First
Economy
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business
  • First
Economy
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business
  • First
Economy
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business
  • First
Economy
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business
  • First
Economy
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business
  • First