How to get from London to Canberra: connecting flights, about 23h 38m total

Flights from London to Canberra

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Best fares from London to Canberra

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Cheapest one-way $679 18 November 2026, with a connection

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Perth: 23h 38m
two tickets, via Melbourne: $1,231
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 10,552 mi (16,982 km)

fastest

Via Perth

Australia

23h 38m

with the connection

London to Perth flight 16h 48m

Connection of about 3h

Perth to Canberra flight 3h 50m

two ticketsfrom $1,940

Via Melbourne

Australia

26h 40m

with the connection

London to Melbourne flight 22h 30m

Connection of about 3h

Melbourne to Canberra flight 1h 10m

two ticketsfrom $1,231

Via Sydney

Australia

27h 8m

with the connection

London to Sydney flight 23h 13m

Connection of about 3h

Sydney to Canberra flight 55m

two ticketsfrom $1,429

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From London to cities closest to Canberra

London to Sydney Sydney: 153 mi (247 km) from Canberra, flight 23h 13m from $923 London to Melbourne Melbourne: 290 mi (467 km) from Canberra, flight 22h 30m from $532 London to Perth Perth: 1,919 mi (3,089 km) from Canberra, flight 16h 48m from $492 London to Singapore Singapore: 3,864 mi (6,218 km) from Canberra, flight 13h 15m from $307 London to Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur: 4,055 mi (6,526 km) from Canberra, flight 12h 55m from $327 London to Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City: 4,224 mi (6,798 km) from Canberra, flight 12h 40m from $367

To Canberra from cities closest to London

Denpasar (Bali) to Canberra Denpasar (Bali): 7,767 mi (12,500 km) from London, flight 5h 55m from $230 Perth to Canberra Perth: 8,997 mi (14,479 km) from London, flight 3h 50m from $312 Nadi to Canberra Nadi: 10,101 mi (16,256 km) from London, flight 4h 55m Adelaide to Canberra Adelaide: 10,106 mi (16,264 km) from London, flight 1h 40m from $150 Brisbane to Canberra Brisbane: 10,269 mi (16,526 km) from London, flight 1h 50m from $88 Gold Coast to Canberra Gold Coast: 10,313 mi (16,597 km) from London, flight 1h 45m from $173

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from London to Canberra?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Perth.

What is the fastest way to fly from London to Canberra?

Via Perth: 16h 48m to the connection, 3h 50m after it, about 23h 38m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from London to Canberra with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Melbourne from $1,231. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between London and Canberra?

Perth (23h 38m total), Melbourne (26h 40m total) and Sydney (27h 8m total).

How far is Canberra from London?

10,552 mi (16,982 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.