Which airlines fly to Australia?

Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways 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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

As of October 2026, there are 7 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.

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10:30 - 14:05LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

22:30 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

43h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£744China Eastern

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

10:30 - 14:05LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

22:30 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

43h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£745China Eastern

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

24h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:25 - 17:20MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

40h 55m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou

£749China Southern

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

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

24h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

23:25 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

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£752China Southern

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11:35 - 16:05LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

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11:25 - 17:20MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

64h 55m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou

£759Multiple Airlines

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23h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

10:30 - 16:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

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£759Multiple Airlines

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20:25 - 07:00LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

25h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

£799Emirates

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09:40 - 22:30LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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21:45 - 11:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

24h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

£799Emirates

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16:10 - 05:55MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

24h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£831Qatar Airways

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22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 05:55MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

24h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£831Qatar Airways

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20:20 - 13:20LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 00m2 stops Zhengzhou Guangzhou Baiyun

11:25 - 06:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

30h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£762China Southern

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

20:20 - 13:20LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 00m2 stops Zhengzhou Guangzhou Baiyun

11:25 - 06:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

30h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£762China Southern

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

10:30 - 14:05LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

12:00 - 14:00MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

37h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£771China Eastern

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17:00 - 10:00LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

21:30 - 14:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

27h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£771China Eastern

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

38h 10m2 stops Zhengzhou Guangzhou Baiyun

12:00 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

29h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£805Multiple Airlines

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15:55 - 10:00LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 05m2 stops Ashgabat Ho Chi Minh City

15:10 - 06:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

26h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£808Multiple Airlines

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40h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

15:50 - 05:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

25h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£872Qatar Airways

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08:40 - 11:55LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

15:50 - 05:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

25h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£879Qatar Airways

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13:40 - 18:35LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

06:00 - 20:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

25h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

£915Emirates

Thu, 5 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

09:40 - 18:35LGW London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:45 - 11:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick

24h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

£935Emirates

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China Southern flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia

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China Southern

25 Nov

LGW09:50London Gatwick

24h 40m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

20 Feb

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42h 05m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

£752

China Southern

7 Dec

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33h 45m

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1 Mar

SYD22:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 35m

1 stop

LGW06:40London Gatwick

£759

China Southern

7 Dec

LGW09:50London Gatwick

33h 45m

1 stop

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25 Feb

SYD15:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 20m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

£760

China Eastern flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia

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China Eastern

9 Nov

LGW10:30London Gatwick

40h 35m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

23 Nov

MEL22:30Melbourne

43h 00m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

£744

China Eastern

9 Nov

LGW10:30London Gatwick

40h 35m

1 stop

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23 Nov

MEL22:30Melbourne

43h 00m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

£745

China Eastern

9 Nov

LGW10:30London Gatwick

40h 35m

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23 Nov

MEL22:30Melbourne

43h 00m

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LGW06:30London Gatwick

£747

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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 £810. The month of June is another great option to travel to Australia, with average flight prices from London Gatwick Airport averaging around £986.

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 £1,104 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 £900 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a London Gatwick Airport to Australia flight.

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Best price found	£403
Fastest flight time	19h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Australia from London Gatwick Airport in the past 72 hours is £403. The best return flight deal from London Gatwick Airport to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £744.

The fastest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Australia takes 19h 50m

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 October 2026, there are 7 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom £526	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 184 reviews	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £564	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 247 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £698	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,461 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom £718	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,631 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £788	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,711 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £864	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,686 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £889	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,277 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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