£399 Find Cheap Flights from Australia to London Gatwick Airport

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Cheap Flights from Australia to Gatwick

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Australia to Gatwick 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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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Gatwick

Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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LGW
33h 20m
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10:25 - 19:50
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PER
26h 25m
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£717Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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04:45 - 07:25
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LGW
33h 40m
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10:25 - 19:50
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26h 25m
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£721Multiple Airlines
Sun, 24 May - Tue, 16 Jun
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11:05 - 15:00
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LGW
36h 55m
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11:35 - 09:00
LGW
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BNE
36h 25m
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£731China Eastern
Sun, 9 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
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11:05 - 15:00
BNE
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LGW
36h 55m
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11:35 - 09:00
LGW
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BNE
36h 25m
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£754China Eastern
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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20:40 - 06:35
SYD
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LGW
43h 55m
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11:05 - 15:30
LGW
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SYD
41h 25m
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£769Air China
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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20:40 - 06:35
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LGW
43h 55m
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11:05 - 15:40
LGW
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MEL
41h 35m
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£770Air China
Tue, 12 May - Mon, 18 May
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12:00 - 22:25
MEL
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LGW
43h 25m
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17:35 - 10:30
LGW
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MEL
55h 55m
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£793Turkish Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Mon, 29 Jun
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12:00 - 09:55
MEL
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LGW
54h 55m
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14:05 - 10:30
LGW
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MEL
59h 25m
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£797Turkish Airlines
Tue, 9 Jun - Thu, 2 Jul
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22:00 - 12:35
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LGW
23h 05m
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10:05 - 20:05
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25h 30m
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£1,059Emirates
Tue, 9 Jun - Thu, 2 Jul
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22:00 - 12:35
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23h 05m
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23:55 - 20:05
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35h 40m
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£1,060Emirates
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Gatwick

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

What is the cheapest flight to London Gatwick Airport?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to London Gatwick Airport was found on the route from Melbourne, at £717 return. The most popular connection is from Glasgow to London Gatwick Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £50 in the last 3 days.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to London Gatwick Airport is March, where tickets cost £805 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is £1,458 and £1,077 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is August with an average price of £781.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Australia to London Gatwick Airport

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£399
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London Gatwick Airport

FAQs - booking London Gatwick Airport flights

  • Are there any on-site hotels at London Gatwick Airport?

    You’ll actually have a range of accommodation options to choose from at London Gatwick Airport. Bloc Hotel Gatwick Airport offers modern rooms with runway views and is ideal for passengers who want to be close to South Terminal. You’ll also find Yotel Air and Hilton London Gatwick close to South Terminal. At North Terminal, there’s Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal), Hampton by Hilton and Sofitel London Gatwick. All hotels offer free transfers to the airport’s terminals.

  • Does London Gatwick Airport offer facilities for families with children?

    Gatwick Airport offers an extensive range of services and facilities catering to families with kids. You’ll find specially equipped rooms for changing and feeding, along with kids’ zones in both North and South Terminal. Free prams are available to use while in the airport, and if you’re changing terminals for an ongoing flight, you can take advantage of the family lane when you go through security screening.

  • Where can I purchase some currency at the London Airport?

    If you need to pick up British pounds after your flight to London, you can find companies Moneycorp and Fourex in the London Southend Airport (SEN). Fourex is a self-service kiosk open 24h with minimal currency exchange fees. For those flying into Heathrow or Gatwick, there are Travelex counters throughout the airports. You can even reserve cash for purchase before you arrive.

  • How many airports does London have?

    London has six airports that you can fly into. The closest to the city is London City Airport (LCY), about 30min away; while Luton Airport (LTN) and Stansted Airport (STN) are further north, about 1h 15min. London Southend Airport (SEN) is out east in Southend-on-sea, Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to the south, and Heathrow Airport (LHR) is out west (all about 1h away). The largest airports are Heathrow and Gatwick, and London City Airport generally caters to business fliers.

  • How do I get to London from the London Airport?

    Those flying into Heathrow Airport can catch the London Underground Piccadilly Line from the Airport Station to central stations such as Piccadilly Circus. You can find two train stations at the airport – one outside Terminals 2 and 3, and one outside Terminals 4 and 5. If you’re flying into Gatwick, the Gatwick Express train will take you to Victoria Station in Westminster.

  • Is there anything to eat at the London Airport?

    If you need a bite after your long flight to London, you can find Costa coffee or Caffe Nero chains at the arrivals area of every terminal in the London Heathrow Airport. The Market Gardner in Terminal 3 is a good option if you’re looking for a full meal. Costa can also be found in the arrivals areas of Gatwick Airport or you can find British style pubs such as The Nicholas Culpepper in the check-in area.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to London?

    Those holding an Australian Passport will not need a visa to enter the UK provided they are travelling as a tourist. You can then stay in the UK for up to 6 months. Young Australians who are looking to stay longer or who wish to work in the UK can apply for a Youth Mobility Visa if you are between the ages 18 – 30. This visa will allow you to stay and work in the country for up to 2 years.

  • What is the cheapest flight to London Gatwick Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to London Gatwick Airport was found on the route from Melbourne, at £717 return. The most popular connection is from Glasgow to London Gatwick Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £50 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is London Gatwick Airport from central London?

    The city centre of London is 24 miles from London.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to London Gatwick Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket 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 is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Gatwick Airport with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to London Gatwick Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 186 direct flights from within Australia to London Gatwick Airport. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to London Gatwick Airport

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest London Gatwick Airport flight deals.
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has two terminals, known as North Terminal and South Terminal. On the land-side (prior to check-in and security), the terminals are connected by a walkway with travelators. On the air-side, however, they are not connected.
  • Gatwick Airport offers a multi-faith chapel and prayer rooms in both North and South Terminal. At North Terminal, these can be found on the land-side, on Floor 3. In South Terminal, the chapel and prayer rooms are also on the land-side, near the entrance to Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport.
  • If you need to change terminals at Gatwick Airport, you can use the inter-terminal shuttle service, which operates 24-hours a day, departing every few minutes or so. The journey only takes a few minutes, and you can find the shuttle station by following signs to the terminal you need.
  • If you need to store your luggage at the London City Airport (LCY), there is a storage facility available for about £ 10 (A$ 20) per item per day. To use, log the items with the Information Desk then take the receipt and bags to the Left Luggage room in Security Zone A.
  • Passenger Service Assistants are available throughout London Luton Airport (LTN) to help with emergencies, answer any questions, or offer directions. They’re easy to spot in their bright yellow uniforms.
  • If you require additional assistance at the London Stansted Airport (STN), you can contact the airport to request Omniserv assistance. Upon arrival, you will be picked up from your flight by a minibus and taken to the Assistance lobby and through a priority immigration line.
  • To help you speed through the airport, you can reserve access to the Premium Passport Control line at Gatwick Airport (LGW), available to all passport holders. Prices start at around £ 10 (A$ 20) per person.
  • Travelling between terminals at Heathrow Airport (LHR) can be a pleasant walk, especially when you’re taking advantage of the underpass travelators. Alternatively, there are free shuttle trains between Terminals 2 and 4. However, you will need an inter-terminal transfer ticket to use it.
  • Flying to London Heathrow is a good way to reach some of the other cities in the UK, since it offers many domestic flights to cities such as Birmingham and Bristol, and there's an easy train access to London King's Cross St. Pancras, the biggest train station in the capital. From there, you can get a train to Brighton, for instance, to enjoy a bit of the English seaside. If you want to visit Oxford and Cambridge, however, the better alternative is flying into Luton Airport.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Australia to Gatwick

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to London. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3568 reviews
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

2.0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
DXB - LGW
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

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