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Find cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney from $488

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Gatwick to Sydney departing on 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Sydney (LGW-SYD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Gatwick to Sydney 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.
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11:35 am - 9:00 amLGW-SYD
36h 25m1 stop
11:00 am - 6:40 amSYD-LGW
28h 40m1 stop
$839China Eastern
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Mi, Jun 12 - Do, Jul 4
11:35 am - 12:35 pmLGW-SYD
40h 00m1 stop
11:00 am - 6:40 amSYD-LGW
28h 40m1 stop
$889China Eastern
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Fr, Jun 14 - Do, Jul 4
7:40 am - 7:20 amLGW-SYD
38h 40m3 stops
12:35 pm - 10:30 amSYD-LGW
30h 55m3 stops
Mo, Mai 20 - Sa, Mai 25
7:40 am - 7:45 pmLGW-SYD
27h 05m2 stops
12:35 pm - 10:30 amSYD-LGW
30h 55m3 stops
$1,007
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Mo, Mai 20 - Sa, Mai 25
6:45 pm - 8:45 amLGW-SYD
29h 00m2 stops
2:05 pm - 5:55 pmSYD-LGW
36h 50m2 stops
$1,025SWISS
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Di, Jun 11 - So, Jun 23
8:50 am - 6:50 pmLGW-SYD
23h 00m1 stop
9:45 pm - 6:10 amSYD-LGW
43h 25m1 stop
$1,054Qatar Airways
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Di, Okt 29 - Di, Nov 19
6:45 pm - 6:15 amLGW-SYD
26h 30m2 stops
2:05 pm - 5:50 pmSYD-LGW
36h 45m2 stops
$1,094SWISS
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Sa, Jun 8 - Di, Jun 18
10:15 am - 4:55 pmLGW-SYD
21h 40m1 stop
4:10 pm - 6:25 amSYD-LGW
25h 15m1 stop
$1,215Singapore Airlines
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So, Sep 15 - So, Nov 3
10:15 am - 4:55 pmLGW-SYD
21h 40m1 stop
3:00 pm - 6:25 amSYD-LGW
24h 25m1 stop
$1,237Singapore Airlines
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So, Sep 8 - Sa, Sep 28
9:00 am - 5:10 pmLGW-SYD
23h 10m1 stop
9:45 pm - 6:10 amSYD-LGW
43h 25m1 stop
$1,296Qatar Airways
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Fr, Sep 13 - Mo, Nov 4

Flights from Gatwick to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Gatwick to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney?

The average price of all flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London Gatwick Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Sydney is May, where tickets cost $1,174 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,796 and $1,795 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 50 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Air China ($526) and China Eastern ($626). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on China Eastern ($839) and SWISS ($1,025).

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$488
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 36% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Gatwick to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to Sydney flights

  • Will I need to switch planes between London Gatwick and Sydney?

    As there aren't any direct flights from London Gatwick to Sydney, you'll change planes no matter which ticket you book. The popular one-stop flights, like those flown by Emirates, stop at Dubai International Airport (DBX), while Qatar Airways stops for a plane change at Doha International (DOH). On the common airline-combination flights, you'll fly out on Vueling and switch to Asiana Airlines at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

  • What's the recommended way to get to and from the airports?

    You can get from Central London in about 30min by boarding a Southern Service train, leaving from Victoria Station. Your other option is to take a Jayride Shuttle, which you can order on demand. This will take about 50min to get you to the airport, which is quite far to the south of London city centre. From Sydney Airport, catch an NSW train to Central Station. This will take about 12min. Otherwise, a Murrays Coaches bus will get you from Terminal 3 to central Sydney in about 15min.

  • Which airlines offer sustainable flights on this route?

    Book the flights that use a combination of airlines to reduce your carbon emissions from Gatwick to Sydney. You can save almost 30% in CO2 emissions by booking with Vueling. The airline offers a two-stop flight that first lands at Paris Orly Airport (ORY), where you'll switch to Air India. You'll then fly to New Delhi before the final leg to Sydney. We make it easy for you to find these flights – use the CO2 filter on our live timetable pages.

  • What disability assistance is available at these airports?

    Gatwick Airport has some of the best limited-mobility and hidden-disability amenities in the world. All you need do is book at least 48h ahead, either through a travel agency or your airline. You'll be met at the entrance or car park and assisted with any needs. The airport also has step-free access and accessible facilities throughout. The same is true of Sydney Airport, which also has induction loops, hidden-disability assistance points and visual-impairment support. There's also an assistance-animal relief area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney was $488 for a one-way ticket and $839 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between London Gatwick Airport and Sydney?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in London Gatwick Airport and on arrival in Sydney.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney?

    On your way to Sydney, you’ll fly out from London Gatwick. You’ll be landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney?

    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 London Gatwick Airport to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from London Gatwick Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between London Gatwick Airport and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney?

    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 to Sydney from London Gatwick Airport 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 a cheap flight from LGW to Sydney

  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has a free general departures lounge, where you can get snacks and drinks. You can also wait in one of the airport's VIP lounges, open to anyone for a fee. These have quiet areas and tended bars, and you can order hot or cold meals.
  • No matter the flight you choose, you'll land at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), the only international airport in the city. It serves the entire state of New South Wales, including other coastal cities like Newcastle, Nelson Bay and Wollongong.
  • Gatwick Airport is one of the major airports in the UK and has all the facilities a modern traveller needs. It has many restaurants and cafes, bars and takeaway kiosks, plus a wide range of shops. Children can play safely in the supervised play area, and there's a generous duty-free section.
  • If you need assistance with anything at Sydney Airport – from directions to first aid – simply look around for one of the many Airport Ambassadors. You'll be able to pick them out by their bright-blue jackets.
  • Travelling with a baby presents no obstacles thanks to the amenities at Gatwick Airport. There are feeding rooms equipped with baby chairs, microwaves and bottle warmers. Baby-changing rooms are also available in the Departures area after security.
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Book cheap flights from London to Sydney

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/5Mi
2 stops
27h 05mLGW-SYD
$488
6/6Do
3 stops
34h 40mLGW-SYD
$518
6/2So
2 stopsAir China
42h 05mLGW-SYD
$526
6/6Do
2 stops
56h 15mLGW-SYD
$527
6/3Mo
1 stopChina Eastern
40h 00mLGW-SYD
$626
5/29Mi
1 stopChina Eastern
40h 00mLGW-SYD
$630
5/28Di
1 stopBritish Airways
23h 10mLGW-SYD
$644
5/29Mi
1 stopBritish Airways
23h 10mLGW-SYD
$646
8/27Di
2 stopsSWISS
26h 30mLGW-SYD
$702
6/10Mo
2 stopsSWISS
26h 30mLGW-SYD
$753

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Last minute flights from Gatwick to Sydney

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from London to Sydney that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Mi
multi-stopChina Eastern
36h 25mLGW-SYD
5/20Mo
multi-stopChina Eastern
43h 10mSYD-LGW
$1,061
5/8Mi
multi-stopChina Eastern
40h 00mLGW-SYD
5/24Fr
multi-stopChina Eastern
28h 40mSYD-LGW
$1,063
5/6Mo
multi-stopEmirates
22h 35mLGW-SYD
5/14Di
multi-stopEmirates
39h 35mSYD-LGW
$1,467
5/7Di
multi-stop
44h 05mLGW-SYD
5/21Di
multi-stop
44h 30mSYD-LGW
$1,499
5/7Di
multi-stopEmirates
27h 00mLGW-SYD
6/4Di
multi-stopEmirates
29h 55mSYD-LGW
$1,538
5/9Do
multi-stopQatar Airways
23h 10mLGW-SYD
6/11Di
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 40mSYD-LGW
$1,561
5/9Do
multi-stopQatar Airways
23h 10mLGW-SYD
6/10Mo
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 40mSYD-LGW
$1,591
5/8Mi
multi-stop
26h 55mLGW-SYD
6/11Di
multi-stop
29h 45mSYD-LGW
$1,745
5/6Mo
multi-stopSWISS
30h 40mLGW-SYD
5/16Do
multi-stopSWISS
35h 35mSYD-LGW
$1,875
5/8Mi
multi-stopSWISS
30h 40mLGW-SYD
5/29Mi
multi-stopSWISS
43h 00mSYD-LGW
$4,143

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London Gatwick Airport - Sydney Flights

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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)United Kingdom

Destination:

Sydney (SYD)Australia

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