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Cheapest round-trip
$1,073
Typical prices: $1,288-$1,832
Air China
Tue 9/8Tue 9/15
SYD - LGW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$475
Typical prices: $280-$543
China Eastern
Mon 2/1
SYD - LGW • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and London. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to London (SYD-LGW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sydney to London 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sydney to London

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Air China Logo
7:40 pm - 6:35 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
43h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
8:20 pm - 2:50 pmLGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,073Air China
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
China Eastern Logo
11:00 am - 7:10 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
41h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
11:35 am - 8:00 amLGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
35h 25m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl
$1,073China Eastern
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 23
China Eastern Logo
8:30 pm - 6:40 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
43h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
11:35 am - 8:00 amLGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
35h 25m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl
$1,074China Eastern
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 23
China Eastern Logo
10:05 am - 3:00 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
37h 55m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
11:35 am - 8:00 amLGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
35h 25m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl
$1,074China Eastern
Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Aug 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 3:00 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
37h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 11:45 amLGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Singapore Changi
$1,075Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 23
China Eastern Logo
10:05 am - 3:00 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
37h 55m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
11:35 am - 8:00 amLGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
35h 25m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl
$1,076China Eastern
Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 26
China Eastern Logo
11:00 am - 6:40 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
28h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
11:35 am - 9:00 amLGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
36h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,077China Eastern
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 31
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 3:00 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
37h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
5:00 pm - 1:35 pmLGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,077China Eastern
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
China Eastern Logo
11:00 am - 6:40 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
28h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
9:55 pm - 9:00 amLGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,079China Eastern
Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 26
China Eastern Logo
11:00 am - 3:00 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
37h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
6:00 pm - 12:35 pmLGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,081China Eastern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to London flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to London Gatwick Airport from Sydney usually cost between $1,128 and $1,627 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,073 on China Eastern (Sep 7-Sep 14).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport, 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 Sydney to London Gatwick Airport is March, where tickets cost $1,069 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,868 and $1,606 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$475
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sydney to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Sydney to London Gatwick Airport flights

  • What are the routes offered by airlines between Sydney Kingsford Smith and London Gatwick?

    Flying from Sydney Airport to London Gatwick often requires multiple stops along the journey. Emirates and Aer Lingus combine to offer flights with stopovers in Dubai and Dublin along the way, while flights with Etihad Airways often have layovers in Abu Dhabi and Dublin before heading to Gatwick. If your flight is through a combination of Qatar Airways and Vueling, you’re likely to have stopovers in Doha and Barcelona before landing in London.

  • What are the transport options from London Gatwick to the city centre?

    Once arriving at London Gatwick Airport, you’ll have a couple of options for getting to the city centre. A taxi will cost around £63 (A$ 114) and will take close to 1h. An Express train will take around 30min and cost roughly £19.90 (A$ 36). The Express bus will typically cost £8 (A$ 14.50) and take close to 90min.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport was $475 for a one-way ticket and $1,073 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

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

    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 Sydney to London Gatwick Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Gatwick Airport from Sydney 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 Sydney to London Gatwick Airport?

    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 London Gatwick Airport with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. Booking your flights between Sydney and LGW 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 Sydney to London Gatwick Airport?

    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 London Gatwick Airport from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport

  • At Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), you’ll find assistance offered for hidden disabilities. If you’re looking for assistance, you can get a sunflower lanyard at Terminal 1 on Level 3 of the International Terminal at Airport Services Centre. This will let the staff know that you require assistance.
  • You will find offices and ATMs throughout London Gatwick Airport (LGW), where you can exchange currency or withdraw the money you need.
  • If you need to store luggage at London Gatwick International Airport, you will find these services adjacent to the inter-terminal shuttle in the North Terminal and at the back of the Check-In area of the South Terminal. Costs are around £6 (A$ 11) per item for up to 3h.
  • If you’re looking to relax at London Gatwick, you’ll find Club Aspire and No1 Lounges in both the South and North Terminals starting at around £25 (A$ 45) and will give you access to complimentary food and drink, as well as rest and business zones.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Sydney to London

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Sydney (SYD)
Gatwick (LGW)