What is the cheapest airline that flies from London Gatwick to Australia?

China Eastern, China Southern, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from London Gatwick to Australia

Which airlines fly to Australia?

Emirates, Singapore Airlines and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from London Gatwick Airport according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia?

As of September 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia.

How old do you have to be to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Australia?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London Gatwick Airport to Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Australia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Australia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

£381 Cheap Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia in 2026

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17:00 - 13:35LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

12:00 - 06:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

29h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£631China Eastern

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

17:00 - 14:05LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

34h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

22:30 - 14:00MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

26h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£685China Eastern

Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

20:20 - 21:30LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

38h 10m2 stops Zhengzhou Guangzhou Baiyun

23:30 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

42h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£687China Southern

Sat, 7 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

09:50 - 21:30LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

24h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:25 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

30h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£690China Southern

Mon, 22 Feb - Sun, 7 Mar

12:35 - 15:25LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

40h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:15 - 06:20MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

45h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

£696Air China

Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

12:35 - 15:25LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

40h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:15 - 06:20MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

45h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

£696Air China

Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

13:35 - 22:30LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:10 - 11:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

25h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

£774Emirates

Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 4 Mar

23:55 - 06:25LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

43h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

06:15 - 06:40MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

35h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

£795Emirates

Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 17 Dec

05:55 - 19:25LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 30m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

21:35 - 22:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

36h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

£850Turkish Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

10:05 - 19:25LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

46h 20m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

21:35 - 16:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

29h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

£870Turkish Airlines

Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar

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11:35 - 10:00LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

37h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Nanjing Lukou Intl

13:00 - 15:00MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

36h 00m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£685China Eastern

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct

18:00 - 09:00LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

12:00 - 15:00MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

37h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£687China Eastern

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

11:00 - 19:20LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

23h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

21:10 - 19:40MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

31h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£690China Southern

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

11:10 - 08:40LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

36h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

10:20 - 14:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

37h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£693China Southern

Tue, 15 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

20:25 - 14:25LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

33h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

21:30 - 19:10MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

30h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£718Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

20:20 - 14:25LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

33h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

19:40 - 18:20MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

31h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

£741Air China

Mon, 14 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

07:25 - 05:50LGW London Gatwick-BNE Brisbane

37h 25m3 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

07:15 - 09:55BNE Brisbane-LGW London Gatwick

35h 40m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

£783Turkish Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

14:35 - 05:30LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

29h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

05:15 - 12:35MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

40h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

£867Emirates

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

21:45 - 05:30LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

22h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:15 - 12:35MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

24h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

£876Emirates

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

10:50 - 19:10LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

47h 20m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

21:05 - 22:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

34h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

£955Turkish Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

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China Eastern flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia

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China Eastern

2 Nov

LGW17:00London Gatwick

33h 35m

1 stop

SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

16 Nov

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 30m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

£631

China Eastern

2 Nov

LGW17:00London Gatwick

34h 05m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

24 Nov

MEL22:30Melbourne

26h 30m

1 stop

LGW14:00London Gatwick

£685

China Eastern

17 Nov

LGW10:30London Gatwick

40h 35m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

5 Dec

MEL12:00Melbourne

37h 00m

1 stop

LGW14:00London Gatwick

£686

China Southern flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia

Our best China Southern deals on London Gatwick Airport to Australia flight tickets

China Southern

13 Sept

LGW11:00London Gatwick

23h 20m

1 stop

MEL19:20Melbourne

27 Sept

MEL21:10Melbourne

31h 30m

1 stop

LGW19:40London Gatwick

£690

China Southern

15 Sept

LGW11:10London Gatwick

36h 30m

1 stop

MEL08:40Melbourne

28 Sept

MEL10:20Melbourne

37h 10m

1 stop

LGW14:30London Gatwick

£693

China Southern

17 Nov

LGW20:20London Gatwick

38h 10m

2 stops

MEL21:30Melbourne

2 Dec

MEL11:25Melbourne

30h 05m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

£695

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£685

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20:15-06:20

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£696

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1 stop40h 50m

Melbourne

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20:15-06:20

1 stop45h 05m

£696

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Tue 3/11

13:35-22:30

1 stop21h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/3

21:10-11:40

1 stop25h 30m

£774

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LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sun 15/11

23:55-06:25

1 stop43h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 17/12

06:15-06:40

1 stop35h 25m

£795

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LGW London Gatwick - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Sat 14/11

05:55-19:25

2 stops26h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

21:35-22:35

2 stops36h 00m

£850

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LGW London Gatwick - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Tue 2/2

10:05-19:25

2 stops46h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/3

21:35-16:30

2 stops29h 55m

£870

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Australia

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Australia from London Gatwick Airport, with most prices found around £778. The month of June is another great option to travel to Australia, with average flight prices from London Gatwick Airport averaging around £958.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from London Gatwick Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around £1,069 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from London Gatwick Airport for as low as £897 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on London Gatwick Airport to Australia flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a London Gatwick Airport to Australia flight.

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Best price found	£381
Fastest flight time	19h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Australia from London Gatwick Airport in the past 72 hours is £381. The best return flight deal from London Gatwick Airport to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £631.

The fastest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Australia takes 19h 45m

There are no direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia. There are no popular flight routes from London Gatwick Airport to Australia.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from London Gatwick Airport to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia?
Prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia?
As of September 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia.
How old do you have to be to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Australia?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London Gatwick Airport to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Australia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Australia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Australia

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Australia with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom £519	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £557	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 238 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £688	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,471 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom £708	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,598 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £777	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom £870	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,093 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £872	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,214 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £888	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,656 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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