Sydney, Australia

Australia · SYD

Sydney

Harbor bridge views, early morning ocean pool swims, outstanding flat whites, and a brutal dose of jet lag worth every second.

Updated

UK typical return

£1,180

Average return fare

Lowest tracked

£686.22

Observed October 2026

Cheapest UK month

October

Typically £1,116 return

Departures

Flights from the UK

Typical return fares to Sydney by UK origin
FromTypical returnCheapest month
Cardiff£1,180—
Belfast International£1,180—
Leeds Bradford£1,180—
Aberdeen£1,180—
Southampton£1,180—
London£1,258November
Glasgow£1,324.64March
Newcastle£1,336.74April

The stay

Where to stay in Sydney

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Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

4★

169-179 Thomas Street

Mid-range

Convenient Location in Sydney CBD Novotel Sydney Central is ideally situated in the heart of Sydney's Central Business District, offering easy access to ICC Sydney and Darling Harbour. Modern Rooms with Essential Ameniti

ValueSuites Green Square

ValueSuites Green Square

3★

16 O'Riordan Street

Budget

Luxurious Amenities : Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary wireless internet access. Convenient Services : Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Modern Rooms : Relax in a

Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

5★

161 Sussex Street

Splurge

Luxurious Waterside Location Located in Sydney's CBD next to Darling Harbour, the newly renovated Hyatt Regency offers a premium retreat for both business and leisure travelers. Enjoy stunning views from Zephyr sky bar,

The experiences

What to do in Sydney

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Sydney Opera House Guided Tour

4.7/5

1 hours

Go behind the sails with an official guide, stepping inside the theatres and foyers of the world's most famous opera house.

WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive

5/5

10h 30m

Experience off the beaten path Australia! on our all-inclusive, small-group tour with guaranteed sightings of WILD Wombats and Kangaroos,…

Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour

5/5

6 hours

See Sydney’s headline sights and local favourites in six hours, with the choice of a private tour or small-group departure. Travel in a…

Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

4.9/5

30m

Take a 30-minute tour of Sydney's beaches by helicopter - an exhilarating way to experience this amazing city! You'll see Sydney from the…

Whale Watching from Sydney Harbour

4.9/5

2h 30m

Head through the Heads into open water to meet migrating humpbacks, with unobstructed views from a small, custom boat.

Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast

4.9/5

2h 15m

Uncover the mysteries of the backstage world. Meet your guide at Stage Door before you take a journey behind the scenes at the Sydney…

Timing

Best time to fly to Sydney

Typical fare by month UK median typical return.

Months without an observation use the route typical.

UK median typical return fare by month. Months without an observation are marked No data and use the route typical on the chart.
MonthTypical return fare
January£1,482.78
February£1,292.72
March£1,284.56
April£1,266.39
May£1,215.64
June£1,281.91
JulyNo data
August£1,252.22
SeptemberNo data
October£1,116
November£1,283.56
December£1,465.56

Before you go

Questions

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sydney from the UK?

Fares to Sydney are typically lowest in October, averaging £1,116 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.

What is considered a good price for a return flight to Sydney?

Route & Room has verified return flights to Sydney as low as £688.75, compared to typical market fares of £1,180. Anything under £830 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.

Which UK airports fly to Sydney?

We track departures from Cardiff, Aberdeen, Southampton, Leeds Bradford, London, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow to Sydney.

Sources & verification

Fares are observed, not guaranteed. Read how we verify fares.