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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Australia

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney1 stop£703
Perth
Perth2 stops£862
Melbourne
Melbourne2 stops£717
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops£711
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop£889
Cairns
Cairns2 stops£800
Hobart
Hobart2 stops£812
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops£790
Darwin
Darwin2 stops£930
Canberra
Canberra2 stops£892
Proserpine
Proserpine2 stops£1,534
Townsville
Townsville3 stops£1,044
Launceston
Launceston2 stops£998
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island2 stops£1,194
Alice Springs
Alice Springs2 stops£1,360
Mackay
Mackay2 stops£1,280
Sydney
Sydney1 stop£703
Perth
Perth2 stops£862
Melbourne
Melbourne2 stops£717
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops£711
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop£889
Cairns
Cairns2 stops£800
Hobart
Hobart2 stops£812
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops£790
Darwin
Darwin2 stops£930
Canberra
Canberra2 stops£892
Proserpine
Proserpine2 stops£1,534
Townsville
Townsville3 stops£1,044
Launceston
Launceston2 stops£998
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island2 stops£1,194
Alice Springs
Alice Springs2 stops£1,360
Mackay
Mackay2 stops£1,280

Book Cheap Gatwick to Australia Plane Tickets

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

Sat, 16 May - Thu, 11 Jun
China Eastern Logo
18:00 - 12:35
LGW
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SYD
33h 35m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 15:00
SYD
-
LGW
37h 00m
1 stop
£703China Eastern
Wed, 13 May - Sun, 14 Jun
China Eastern Logo
18:00 - 09:00
LGW
-
SYD
30h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
20:30 - 15:00
SYD
-
LGW
27h 30m
1 stop
£705China Eastern
Sat, 9 May - Thu, 14 May
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 12:35
LGW
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SYD
40h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 06:40
SYD
-
LGW
28h 40m
1 stop
£706China Eastern
Mon, 4 May - Thu, 14 May
China Southern Logo
11:40 - 21:10
LGW
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BNE
24h 30m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:10 - 06:30
BNE
-
LGW
29h 20m
1 stop
£721China Southern
Sat, 23 May - Sat, 30 May
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 21:10
LGW
-
BNE
38h 40m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
23:00 - 06:30
BNE
-
LGW
40h 30m
1 stop
£722China Southern
Tue, 21 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Qatar Airways Logo
09:00 - 15:50
LGW
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ADL
22h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
21:40 - 13:25
ADL
-
LGW
24h 15m
1 stop
£889Qatar Airways
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Qatar Airways Logo
08:10 - 15:50
LGW
-
ADL
23h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
21:40 - 13:25
ADL
-
LGW
24h 15m
1 stop
£899Qatar Airways
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 25 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:15 - 14:55
LGW
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DRW
20h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
15:45 - 06:55
DRW
-
LGW
23h 40m
1 stop
£982Singapore Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 04:30
LGW
-
DRW
46h 15m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
17:40 - 12:35
DRW
-
LGW
27h 25m
2 stops
£1,097Emirates
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 9 Jun
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:15 - 00:55
LGW
-
DRW
30h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
15:45 - 06:55
DRW
-
LGW
47h 40m
1 stop
£1,119Singapore Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Gatwick to Australia flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia, 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 Australia is May, when tickets cost £697 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,369 and £1,212 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Australia, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£345
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Adelaide

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • Which flights offer sustainable travel on this route?

    Several flight options take CO2 emissions reduction into consideration. Wizz Air offers a flight that can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 45% compared to other flights. The flight includes two stops. The first is at Vienna International (VIE), where you'll have a self-transfer. Try to use sustainable methods for the transfer to reduce your carbon footprint further. Catching the train is the most environmentally friendly way to connect.

  • Are there direct flights from London to Australia?

    You'll find two or three direct flights for this route that leave daily. Direct flights are the most expensive ticket options but have the shortest travel times. Qantas Airways and British Airways offer direct flights to Australia.

  • Are there direct flights from London Gatwick Airport?

    When flying into Canberra Airport (CBR) in the Australian Capital Territory, you won't find direct flights from London Gatwick Airport. All available flights include one or two stops, most likely at Doha Hamad International (DOH).

  • Which are the cheapest flights from London to Australia?

    Two-stop flights are the cheapest options but have the longest travel times. The total travel time is double that of a direct flight. Most two-stop flights leave from London Gatwick Airport.

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

    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 Australia.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from London Gatwick Airport to Australia 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 from London Gatwick Airport to Australia?

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

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Gatwick Airport to Australia

  • When looking for flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Australia, it's helpful to know what the departure process is like at Gatwick Airport. You should arrive at least two hours before your flight to get through security comfortably. There are two departure terminals, north and south, which you can see on your ticket. If you are at the wrong terminal, there is a free shuttle service connecting the two, which runs 24/7.
  • Getting from the centre of London to Gatwick Airport is easy. The fastest way to make the trip is on the Gatwick Express. The train leaves London Victoria Station every 15 minutes. EasyBus offers the cheapest way to get to the airport, and if you book well in advance, you'll find the best bus deals.
  • If you have time to kill before your flight from Gatwick Airport (LGW), you'll find several lounges that offer entry to passengers at a fee. No1 Lounge and Clubrooms are the most popular. The airport is also a hub for airline lounges. Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways have luxury lounges for their customers.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is a common arrival airport for flights on this route. The airport is in Mascot, Sydney. There are several ways to get from the airport to Sydney's city centre. You can hire a car at the airport and drive. The trip takes about 25 minutes in regular traffic. You'll also find taxis and ride-share services at the priority pick-up area. The train is the fastest way. You can catch the train from the northern end of the arrivals terminal.
  • If you are travelling with kids to Kingsford Smith Airport, there's a range of services for travelling families. You'll find a children's play area in each terminal and dedicated family queues to speed up going through security with the little ones. In addition, parent room facilities are available where you can change and feed your baby in a private and safe environment.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Gatwick to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Gatwick to Australia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1471 reviews
8.6Crew
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
8.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

4.0 OkayOscar, Mar 2026
LAX - NRT
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They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

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.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

Very difficult to check in and almost missed flight. No room in seats and had a middle seat. I tried to create an account and check in before to change seat and unable to. I do not understand why I wasn’t on a Qatar flight from on Bengalore to Doha when they left at the same time. Disappointed in the Kayak booking process.

Impressive as always. It is the airline of my choice, The dessert on the 2nd flight DOH-IAH was somewhat dry (the cake with cream etc) Check-in and boarding experience was fantastic, with the exception of CCU airport where chk-in staff refused to help with aisle seats stating the flight was full and accommodations were beyond him. Once I boarded there were plenty of available aisles. I was disappointed that this could not be done by self during online chk-in nor at the airport. Nothing more to add. Overall a good experience, TY QTR

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

The service was good but the food was a NO

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

The flight was operated by IndiGo and not Qatar, which is a budget airline from India. Nevertheless, the flight was uneventful.

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

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.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

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