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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Sydney
Sydney2 stops£487
Melbourne
Melbourne1 stop£504
Perth
Perth2 stops£543
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops£579
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops£700
Cairns
Cairns2 stops£732
Hobart
Hobart2 stops£661
Darwin
Darwin2 stops£798
Canberra
Canberra2 stops£680
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops£816
Launceston
Launceston2 stops£1,047
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island2 stops£834
Newcastle
Newcastle2 stops£771

Cheap Flight Deals to Australia

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Australia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to Australia

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Australia.
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China Eastern Logo
18:00 - 07:40LGW-SYD
28h 40m2 stops
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11:00 - 15:10SYD-LGW
37h 10m1 stop
£487China Eastern
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11:35 - 09:00LGW-MEL
36h 25m1 stop
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21:30 - 15:10MEL-LGW
26h 40m1 stop
£504China Eastern
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Thu, 5 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
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09:30 - 06:10LHR-SYD
35h 40m1 stop
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21:30 - 15:15SYD-LHR
26h 45m1 stop
£707Etihad Airways
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Wed, 11 Jun - Mon, 21 Jul
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20:55 - 18:00LHR-SYD
36h 05m1 stop
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19:00 - 07:00SYD-LHR
45h 00m2 stops
£717Etihad Airways
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20:35 - 04:20LHR-MEL
22h 45m1 stop
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05:55 - 19:30MEL-LHR
22h 35m1 stop
£832Singapore Airlines
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10:15 - 20:35LGW-MEL
25h 20m1 stop
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09:15 - 06:25MEL-LGW
30h 10m1 stop
£838Singapore Airlines
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22:15 - 11:05LHR-BNE
27h 50m1 stop
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23:55 - 15:15BNE-LHR
24h 20m1 stop
£895Cathay Pacific
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22:15 - 16:40LHR-BNE
33h 25m2 stops
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23:55 - 15:15BNE-LHR
24h 20m1 stop
£913Cathay Pacific
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Emirates Logo
14:55 - 06:05STN-SYD
30h 10m1 stop
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06:00 - 12:55SYD-STN
39h 55m1 stop
£958Emirates
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14:55 - 05:10STN-SYD
29h 15m2 stops
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£963Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Australia

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Australia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Australia?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest ticket to Australia from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Sydney, at £1,359 return. The most popular route is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Perth (PER) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £1,569.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Australia?

The average price of all flights from the United Kingdom to Australia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Australia is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £1,045. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are £1,218 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Australia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to Australia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Australia is February, when tickets cost £990 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,875 and £1,607 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United Kingdom to Australia depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost £1,246 on average. Morning departures are around 15% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,646.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Australia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Australia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from the United Kingdom to Australia, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Australia?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), with an average flight price of £864.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Australia

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£324
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • Are there non-stop flights to Australia?

    Currently there is only one non-stop flight from the UK to Australia and that is operated by Qantas from London Heathrow (LHR) to Perth Airport (PER). All other carriers will have stopovers, which will depend on the home country of the carrier, so you may spend some time in Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai, depending on which airline you are flying with.

  • How do I get to the Great Barrier Reef?

    You can book a flight from the UK into Cairns International Airport, which is the closest international airport to the Great Barrier Reef. You could stay in Cairns or book an onward domestic flight to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), which serves as the main airport hub for the Whitsunday Islands.

  • Do I need a visa to visit Australia?

    It is necessary for British passport holders to obtain a visa to enter Australia as a visitor. You need to organise an electronic visa before you fly, and your passport only needs to be valid for the duration of your holiday in Australia.

  • I am visiting Byron Bay, what is the best airport to use?

    The closest international airport to Byron Bay is Brisbane Airport, which is a 2hr drive from the area. Another option would be to book a domestic flight to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), which is a 25min drive from Byron Bay.

  • Can I reduce my carbon footprint when flying to Australia?

    Your best bet when it comes to reducing carbon emissions on routes from the UK to Australia is to fly with Air India. You can save a whopping 61% in CO2 emissions on cheap flights to Australia that way. This flight makes a single stopover at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. You can also save around 55% by choosing Vietnam Airlines or Cathay Pacific. Australia's national carrier, Qantas, is another option. Its flights can save up to 50% in carbon emissions.

  • Do all the UK and Australian airports offer limited mobility assistance?

    All UK airports are party to a national accessibility agreement, which allows you to arrange limited mobility assistance 48 hours in advance, through the airline or your travel agent. You can also get a yellow identification lanyard if you have a hidden disability. The Australian airports also have excellent accessibility assistance and amenities, with full wheelchair access and personal support available. The airports in both countries have induction loops and adapted bathroom facilities. Step-free access has been ensured too.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Australia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Australia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Australia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Australia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Australia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Australia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Australia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Australia

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Australia? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Australia for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Australia from London Heathrow £3,031
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Australia flight deals.
  • Australia receives flights from the UK at many of its larger international airports, which also provide good onward connections to regional and domestic airports. For destinations in Western Australia, Perth Airport (PER) is the best airport to fly into. Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Sydney Airport (SYD) are on the east coast, while Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) are in the south east, so consider which one of these makes most sense depending on where your holiday will start. Cairns Airport (CNS) is in the north-east of the country and is a good option from the UK if you want to explore the very north of Queensland, while Darwin International Airport (DRW) services the Northern Territory.
  • If you are looking at flights to Australia so you can visit Kakadu National Park – a World Heritage site – think about flying into Darwin. This is the closest airport to Kakadu National Park and from here, you can complete your journey with a 3h road trip.
  • It is easy to exchange money in Australia. There are foreign currency counters in all the main airports, and it is also possible to use ATMs to withdraw Australian currency for your trip – please note that some of the more remote towns may not have ATMs available.
  • If you are travelling to the centre of Australia to see Ayers Rock and the surrounding area, consider flying into Sydney from the UK and booking a connecting flight to Alice Springs Airport (ASP). A direct flight takes around 3h and from there, you will need to hire a car for the 5-6h drive to Ayers Rock.
  • If you are travelling with children under the age of 7 and hiring a car to drive to and from the airport, it is mandatory to use an age-appropriate child car seat when driving in Australia. You should be able to reserve a car seat from the car hire company before you arrive. If travelling by taxi, be aware that, with the exception of New South Wales, it is not mandatory to use such a seat in a taxi, as long as the child can sit on the lap of an adult passenger in the back seat. In New South Wales, it is mandatory for children who are under a year old to be secured in some form of child car seat in a taxi, so you may want to consider bringing your seat from home.
  • You'll find cheap flights to Australia from numerous British airports. The London-based airports, Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), and City Airport (LCY), all fly there. Otherwise you can leave from plenty of other city airports, including Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX), and Edinburgh (EDI). Choose the closest to where you live.
  • Qantas has an indigenous Australian theme on its flights, so you can get an advance taste of the country's culture by booking your flight from the UK with this airline.This extends from the interior décor to the meals that you're served.
  • If you don't want to rely on public transport, you can hire a car from any one of many reputable international brands at every airport in Australia. This will save you lots of time and give you more independence. It will also help a lot if you want to drive between cities and towns.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Australia

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to Australia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1290 reviews
7.7Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

10.0 ExcellentBeverly, Apr 2025MNL - SIN
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We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

Everything was good except food , food choices was very less. Washrooms were closed.overall good experience.

On time boarding I would like to see ground hostess to help transit customers to direct them to the right terminal and boarding gate. Last night, all the transit customers on SQ484 arriving Singapore had to merry go round to look for terminal and boarding gate to board SQ128 transit to KL Malaysia. We went to Terminal 3 taking the Skytrain to T3 and back to T3 to get out to look for different Skytrain to T2. On arrival t2, we had to go round to ask which boarding gate to KL. We only had 5 minutes to make to the boarding time at 6:55pm but we already spent more than 30 minutes running around to find the boarding gate. We were late at the boarding gate.

The crew have great customer service but their economy seating isn’t the most comfortable for a 220lbs+ guy and the food wasn’t bad, but wasn’t exceptional, either.

Service excellent would chose Singapore airlines as my first choice

We flew business class. It was excellent. For a 6’4” individual, the seats were slightly uncomfortable for sleeping. But this is only comparison to other business class seats. Otherwise, the crew was incredibly attentive, And the service was impeccable.

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

Very good ..nice comfort..crew service was good..and no delays in time ..they always on time..

POOR CREW BEHAVIOR. RESTRICTIONS ON FOOD. FEELS LIKE ECONOMY CLASS.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Very unimpressed that I was dumped from the seat I had booked and paid for after check in. Apparently a family wanted to sit together, however as they all were adults I think they should have pre booked their seats like I did. I will be approaching Qatar for a refund. That and the dreadful state of the flooding toilets made me wonder how they managed to be voted the best airline. Not worth the money.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

I had first class service from them. A little late taking off, but no major problem

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

LCY airport is an amazing airport and I love the flight from LCY to FRA with BA. Efficient, easy, comfortable and great luggage allownace with BA. I iused to fly predominantley LH, but the service and price - benefit ratio of Lufthansa has deteriorated a lot over the last 5 years. Whereas BA keeps an excellent service level with friendly staff.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The airplane was old. Some things didn’t work out of middle seat was broken. The rest was OK.

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

I have noticed that the airlines, including this flight, pretend there is going to be turbulence, announce such, and say they can’t do beverage service. There is no turbulence and the seat belt light goes off 10 minutes before they ask for tray tables up and seat belts back on. They are just trying to spend less money and it’s quite transparent

Very quick boarding. I was surprised we only got a small water and small thing of cookies, everything else was for purchase. No entertainment. Crew was excellent though.

Flight delayed in terms of boarding and Kayak was great in updating but the team on the groping at British Airways were really poor

A basic tea/ coffee and a snack could be provided especially for long distance flyers.

The information in the airport, and the app was different. Be aware. Different terminals in Stuttgart, so we had to walk a lot. It's a small airport so it wasn't a big deal, but it was ludicrous to see the error in the app.

Flight was delayed and there was boarding pass and flight information errors resulting in confusion and stress

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