Cheap flights to London for 2020

London is a popular destination for Australians and an absolute must-visit. It has enough attractions, food, entertainment and shopping to keep any visitor occupied for weeks

One of the most appealing aspects of London is its close proximity to the rest of Europe. Hop on a train and within a couple of hours you can reach other popular parts of England and Scotland – and even Paris, Amsterdam and beyond via the Eurostar. Budget airlines also offer cheap flights to mainland Europe.

See our latest flight deals to London

Skyscanner

London flights from $1,218 return

Available on select dates from January - September 2021. Sample fare departs from Sydney with Qatar Airways. T&Cs apply.

Last verified 20 Oct 2020

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Qatar Airways

Worldwide flights from $1,207 return + flexible date changes

Available on flights from 1 January - 30 September 2021 to Athens, London, Paris, Dublin, Amsterdam and more. Sample fare is Brisbane-Amsterdam. T&Cs apply.

Last verified 19 Oct 2020

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Qatar Airways

Up to 12% off international flights

Available on flights until 31 July 2021 when you pay with PayPal. Destinations include Africa, London, Paris, Athens, Beirut, Doha and more. T&Cs apply.

Last verified 16 Oct 2020

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OneTravel

Up to $10 off international flights

Available on select travel dates when you use the code. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, London and more. T&Cs apply.

Last verified 7 Oct 2020

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British Airways

London flights from $1,294 return + flexible changes

Available on flights from December 2020 - August 2021. Sample fare departs from Sydney.

Last verified 6 Oct 2020

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London flight time

• From Brisbane: Approximately 22 hr 35 mins + with one stopover, landing at London Heathrow Airport
• From Sydney: Approximately 22 hrs 40 mins + with one stopover, landing at London Heathrow Airport
• From Melbourne: Approximately 22 hrs 40 mins + with one stopover, landing at London Heathrow Airport
• From Perth: Approximately 17 hrs 20 mins + direct, landing at London Heathrow Airport

Airlines that fly to London

• Cathay Pacific
• China Southern
• Etihad
• Qatar
• Singapore Airlines

London insider flight tips

• Qantas operates direct flights to London Heathrow that will get you there in less than 18 hours.
• Standard flights to London operate with one stopover but you can often secure cheaper fares by changing twice or more. This can save money without adding too much to your travel time, but be sure to check that layover times are long enough to get to your connecting flight, especially if you need to change terminal or even local airport. Be aware of any differing luggage restrictions when flying with multiple airlines too.
• Given the size of Europe, it’s very common for travellers to book return flights that fly into London and take the return flight home from a different European city – most online flight booking agents have a “multi-city” option allowing this, with Paris and Amsterdam offering the most flights. Be aware that the alternative option of booking a one-way flight to one airport and a separate one-way flight from another airport to Australia is almost always a very expensive option.
• London is vast, with four international airports and various major train stations, so if you are travelling onwards be sure to use an online journey planner and work out how to get to the departure train station or airport before booking to ensure you have enough time.

How to get around London from the airport

Most flights from Australia to London will land at London Heathrow (LHR). Heathrow is around 25km from the city. A taxi ride can take up to over an hour and can cost around £50 depending on the time of day. The fastest option for reaching the city is the Heathrow Express which gets passengers to London Paddington in 15 minutes – it’s not cheap although savings can be made by booking in advance online. The Underground is more budget-friendly and has the advantage of connecting you to its huge network, including Kings Cross and Euston stations for trains to the rest of the UK. Those travelling further afield should take a look at National Express, which offers coach travel to London itself and other UK cities for bargain prices.

Some flights may get you into London Gatwick (LGW) which also has National Express coach services to London (Victoria) taking up to two hours. Alternatively, there’s a budget coach transfer company called easyBus. Gatwick is better connected by train than Heathrow with services to Victoria and other parts of London, including Luton Airport.