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Cheapest return fare
£790
Typical prices: £867-£1,079
China Eastern
Sat 12/9Mon 14/9
LGW - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£431
Typical prices: £416-£705
China Eastern
Sat 5/9
LGW - SYD • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Gatwick and Sydney. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £954 (return)
Shortest trip • 22h 34m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Sydney (LGW-SYD)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Sydney

Sat, 12 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
China Eastern Logo
22:00 - 09:00LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
20:30 - 19:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
31h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£790China Eastern
Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 20:25LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
36h 55m2 stops Zhengzhou Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 06:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
43h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£791China Southern
Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct
China Eastern Logo
17:55 - 09:00LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 06:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
43h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£791China Eastern
Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 08:05LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:05 - 15:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
29h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Athens Eleftherios V.
£791Multiple Airlines
Mon, 28 Dec - Mon, 1 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 08:05LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:20 - 17:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
43h 00m2 stops Shenzhen Zhengzhou
£791Multiple Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 13:25LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 55m2 stops Zhengzhou Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 06:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
43h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£793China Southern
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct
Emirates Logo
09:05 - 18:05LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
21:10 - 12:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
25h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
£803Emirates
Sat, 19 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct
Emirates Logo
09:05 - 18:05LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
21:10 - 12:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
25h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
£803Emirates
Tue, 15 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:25 - 19:10LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 45m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:05 - 16:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
28h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul
£884Turkish Airlines
Mon, 7 Dec - Thu, 18 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:30 - 19:25LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 55m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:35 - 16:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
29h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul
£884Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Gatwick to Sydney flights

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.

How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Sydney from London Gatwick Airport usually cost between £975 and £1,204 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £790 on China Eastern (12 Sept–14 Sept).

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

The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney is May, where tickets cost £889 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,326 and £1,256 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

£432
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney

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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney was £432 for a one-way ticket and £790 for a return.

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

    London Gatwick Airport and Sydney are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave London Gatwick Airport from London Gatwick and will be arriving 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?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Sydney, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Sydney are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of £1,309 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £1,041 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport 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 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.

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