The Kangaroo Route — one of aviation's most famous long-haul journeys connecting London to Sydney.
The route from London (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) is served by Qantas, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific. Qantas and British Airways and Singapore Airlines and Emirates and Cathay Pacific operate on this route with 3-5 daily departures. Flight duration is approximately 22h 00m.
The best time to book flights from London to Sydney is typically 2-5 months before departure. May-August (Australian winter) offers the lowest fares, 25-35% below December-February peak season. Book 4-6 months ahead. For the best prices, compare across multiple airlines including Qantas, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific. Set price alerts and be flexible with your travel dates to maximize savings.
The fastest direct routing is Qantas' 22-hour non-stop flight. Most flights have one stop and take 22-26 hours total. Multi-stop itineraries can take 28-35 hours.
Qantas operates the direct 'Project Sunrise' flight. Singapore Airlines via Singapore, Emirates via Dubai, and Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong are popular one-stop options.
May-August (Australian winter) offers the lowest fares, 25-35% below December-February peak season. Book 4-6 months ahead.
Round trip fares start around $780. Premium economy from $1,600-2,500. Business class from $4,000-6,500.
Absolutely. Singapore, Dubai, and Doha all offer excellent stopover programs. Singapore Airlines' Singapore stopover packages are particularly popular.