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$561 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport

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Cheapest return fare
$1,164
Typical prices: $1,274-$1,742
China Eastern
Thu 12/3Sun 15/3
SYD - LGW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$468
Typical prices: $716-$984
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/3
SYD - LGW • 2 stops
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China Eastern
Cheapest • from $1,164 (return)
Singapore Airlines
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and Gatwick. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg $1,907 (return)
Hong Kong (HKG)
Shortest trip • 24h 35m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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March
Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Gatwick (SYD-LGW)

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

Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 14:00
SYD
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LGW
27h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 13:35
LGW
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SYD
40h 05m
1 stop
$1,164China Eastern
Mon, 18 May - Mon, 15 Jun
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 18:30
SYD
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LGW
29h 45m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:00 - 19:40
LGW
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SYD
22h 40m
1 stop
$1,165China Southern
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 1 Jun
China Southern Logo
14:15 - 07:05
SYD
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LGW
25h 50m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:00 - 12:35
LGW
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SYD
39h 35m
1 stop
$1,172China Southern
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 18:30
SYD
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LGW
29h 45m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:00 - 12:35
LGW
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SYD
39h 35m
1 stop
$1,174China Southern
Mon, 27 Jul - Thu, 13 Aug
AirAsia X Logo
20:50 - 07:25
SYD
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LGW
43h 35m
2 stops
AirAsia X Logo
10:25 - 08:20
LGW
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SYD
36h 55m
2 stops
$1,175AirAsia X
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 15 Jun
China Southern Logo
08:45 - 18:30
SYD
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LGW
42h 45m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:00 - 19:40
LGW
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SYD
22h 40m
1 stop
$1,178China Southern
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
China Eastern Logo
20:30 - 15:00
SYD
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LGW
27h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
18:05 - 09:00
LGW
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SYD
29h 55m
1 stop
$1,181China Eastern
Thu, 21 May - Sat, 30 May
China Southern Logo
14:15 - 07:05
SYD
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LGW
25h 50m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 12:35
LGW
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SYD
30h 05m
2 stops
$1,182China Southern
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 17 Jun
China Eastern Logo
20:30 - 15:00
SYD
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LGW
27h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
18:25 - 12:35
LGW
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SYD
33h 10m
1 stop
$1,185China Eastern
Sun, 31 May - Sat, 13 Jun
China Southern Logo
14:15 - 18:30
SYD
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LGW
61h 15m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 12:35
LGW
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SYD
30h 05m
2 stops
$1,191China Southern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Gatwick flights

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

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

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

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 $1,455 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,797 and $1,990 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$468
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from Sydney to Gatwick

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Gatwick 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 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport was $468 for a one-way ticket and $1,164 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to London are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,955 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 $2,054 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Gatwick

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1463 reviews
7.8Food
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
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Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

10.0 ExcellentGary, Jan 2026
CAN - SIN
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Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

Food was served to different people at different times and it wasn't clear why. The crew apologized for the wait. But it felt odd and inconsistent. They could use charging ports on each of the seats. Mine didn't have any. Also, they could've offered more snacks. It was a 12+ hour flight and no snacks were ever offered. Everything else was OK.

I find it was a bit hot before take off. If there is a way to improve the airflow it would be great

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

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

Food was just okay, need to improve for other menu variations

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

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

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

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

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

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

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

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

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.

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

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

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

it was great honestly for the melbourne flight a kit with blindfold and slippers was probided to each passenger on the seat and the food was really great will definitely recommend people take turkish airlines for travel not just on the sin-melbourne route.

I was asked window seat on check in in Dar-es-Salaam. The person on the deck told me "yes, no problem", but gave me 10e and 25b seats! Better just to say "no"

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

I had issue with my boarding pass. When I arrived in London Gatwick Airport. My e-ticket wasn't scanning and had to do a lot of back and forth with Air Transit I order to board my flight, which I almost missed as a result of this.

Requested food items were always finished but the available food was warm and tasted good Good entertainment options.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

The flight from Istanbul to Karachi was an old plane in which the seats don’t even come close to lying flat. It was uncomfortable - may as well have been economy, and a far cry from Qatar Airways that I’m used to. The food was mediocre and entertainment couldn’t even be used because there was zero privacy like in a normal business class, so it would feel as though everyone is watching the movie with you - which is awkward. I had to put my food tray out as a leg stopper to get into some sort of comfortable position to curl up and sleep, which is ridiculous. Unacceptable given the ticket still has a business class price tag.

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

Bad confort, bad seat take advantage of the political conflict to double the price

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

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

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