Statistics on Sydney-London flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to London (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to London from Sydney airport is $ 1310 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1115 (in november) and $ 1632 (in january), which is a saving of $ 195 or a surplus of $ 323 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1081 to $1136 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to London before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-London plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 67942 airfare prices from previous years for flights to London from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1115, saving $ 195 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1310). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1632).
Flight Sydney-London: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1301 | $ 1632 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1017 | $ 1225 | good price |
| March | $ 960 | $ 1186 | good price |
| April | $ 1045 | $ 1283 | fair price |
| May | $ 928 | $ 1156 | good price |
| June | $ 1003 | $ 1248 | fair price |
| July | $ 1196 | $ 1436 | fair price |
| August | $ 1040 | $ 1271 | fair price |
| September | $ 1102 | $ 1364 | fair price |
| October | $ 995 | $ 1226 | good price |
| November | $ 906 | $ 1115 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1327 | $ 1570 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to London
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to London range from $756 to $1730. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $757 to $811), 1% at the maximum price (from $1676 to $1730). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1081 to $1136 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->London flight
There are 18 companies that serve Sydney from London airport: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Air India, Air China, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, China Airlines, Scoot, Vietnam Airlines, Airasia X, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways and Jetstar.
Data analysis:
Of the 67942 flights analyzed in previous years, Asiana Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Sydney->London route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-London flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $16. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $24.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from London to Sydney departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $32. Conversely, departing from London on a friday may cost you an additional $28.
Top prices Sydney-London
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → London | 06-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 820 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → London | 07-11 to 24-11-2024 | $ 818 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → London | 10-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 818 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → London | 18-11 to 23-11-2024 | $ 818 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → London | 17-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 808 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → London | 06-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 812 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → London | 07-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 813 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → London | 11-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 811 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → London | 12-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 812 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → London | 14-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 812 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight Sydney - London to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-London flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to London, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1222 $, which is a saving of 88 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (182 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to London flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1373 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1630), 4 to 5 months ($ 1532), 5 to 6 months ($ 1609), 9 to 10 months ($ 1533) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1028 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1088), 2 to 3 months ($ 1171), 4 to 5 months ($ 1200), 5 to 6 months ($ 1138), 6 to 7 months ($ 1208) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 977 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1091), 1 to 2 months ($ 1052), 3 to 4 months ($ 1083), 4 to 5 months ($ 1142), 5 to 6 months ($ 1076), 6 to 7 months ($ 1086), 7 to 8 months ($ 1184) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1105 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1132), 2 to 3 months ($ 1119), 4 to 5 months ($ 1205), 6 to 7 months ($ 1271), 7 to 8 months ($ 1224), 8 to 9 months ($ 1251) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 940 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1060), 2 to 3 months ($ 959), 3 to 4 months ($ 1060), 4 to 5 months ($ 1008), 5 to 6 months ($ 951), 7 to 8 months ($ 1146) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1022 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1117), 3 to 4 months ($ 1171), 4 to 5 months ($ 1037), 5 to 6 months ($ 1114) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1324 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1398), 4 to 5 months ($ 1415), 7 to 8 months ($ 1366), 8 to 9 months ($ 1423), 9 to 10 months ($ 1386) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1154 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1200), 2 to 3 months ($ 1167), 4 to 5 months ($ 1230), 5 to 6 months ($ 1208), 6 to 7 months ($ 1268), 7 to 8 months ($ 1253), 8 to 9 months ($ 1200) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1264 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1312), 4 to 5 months ($ 1294), 5 to 6 months ($ 1277), 8 to 9 months ($ 1333), 9 to 10 months ($ 1265), 10 to 11 months ($ 1337) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1152 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1171), 3 to 4 months ($ 1222), 5 to 6 months ($ 1165), 9 to 10 months ($ 1222), 10 to 11 months ($ 1157) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 964 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1033), 1 to 2 months ($ 969), 3 to 4 months ($ 967), 4 to 5 months ($ 1083), 5 to 6 months ($ 1047) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1435 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1508), 2 to 3 months ($ 1448), 4 to 5 months ($ 1497), 5 to 6 months ($ 1521), 6 to 7 months ($ 1528) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->London are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $19. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Sydney to London: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1326 $818 to $9522 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1465 $953 to $2130 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1575 $846 to $2806 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 942 $808 to $1198 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 872 $808 to $974 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1025 $934 to $1198 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1016 $929 to $1347 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1044 $932 to $1185 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1430 $1105 to $2168 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1270 $981 to $2148 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1193 $961 to $2159 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june and september are cheaper to travel to London. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!