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Flight deals from Sydney to London Gatwick

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney Airport to London Gatwick Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 15,345. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.R 6,915 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,915, select.
London.R 7,200 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,200, select.
London.R 7,244 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,244, select.
London.R 7,542 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,542, select.
London.R 8,039 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Sydney on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,039, select.
London.R 8,221 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,221, select.
London.R 8,319 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Sydney on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,319, select.
London.R 8,634 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,634, select.
London.R 8,663 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 May.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Mon, 24 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,663, select.
London.R 9,483 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,483, select.
London.R 10,251 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,251, select.
London.R 10,479 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Sydney on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,479, select.
London.R 13,261 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,261, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to London Gatwick

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to London Gatwick flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from R 7,200
Aug
from R 7,542
Sep
from R 8,039
Oct
from R 6,915
Nov
from R 7,244
Dec
from R 9,483
Jan
from R 8,319
Feb
from R 8,221
Mar
from R 8,634
Apr
from R 10,479
May
from R 8,663
Jun
from R 10,251

Sydney to London Gatwick: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Gatwick.

London City

12km from central London
Closest
from R 8,828
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London Heathrow

23km from central London
from R 6,958
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London Gatwick

40km from central London
Cheapest
from R 6,915
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London Luton

45km from central London
from R 7,378
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London Stansted

49km from central London
from R 6,936
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London Southend

57km from central London
from R 8,122
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Sydney to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,915
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to London Gatwick: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to London Gatwick is R 15,345. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sydney to London Gatwick. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 15,345.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Sydney to London Gatwick.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to London Gatwick is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Monday, 3 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sydney Airport and London Gatwick Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Gatwick but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, China Eastern offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Gatwick.

Flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know

  • London is 11 hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC+0 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your SYD to LGW flight.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SYD and LGW include:

    • Shanghai Pudong Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Singapore Changi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • R 6,915 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start from R 15,345. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SYD to LGW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from Sydney Airport to London Gatwick Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SYD to LGW.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)

  • 66% of flights that depart Sydney Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • Sydney Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sydney Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to head to London. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Sydney Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.

  • If you're ready to explore another side of the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sydney to London

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.