How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Australia?

China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, and Singapore Airlines can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Australia in just under 27h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 50m. London Gatwick Airport and Australia are separated by a distance of 16887 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Australia one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $664 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $731 and Emirates from $974 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from London Gatwick Airport to Australia?

The most popular route from London Gatwick Airport to Australia is London Gatwick - Sydney Kingsford Smith. You may also consider London Gatwick - Melbourne or London Gatwick - Perth.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to AU?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Australia as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Australia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Australia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Australia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Australia?

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Round-trip from	$1,313
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Average price	$1,794

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Australia (average of $1,480). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,471). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Australia, you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and China Eastern from London Gatwick Airport to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8.1

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Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

China Eastern

7.3

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Australia?
China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, and Singapore Airlines can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Australia in just under 27h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 50m. London Gatwick Airport and Australia are separated by a distance of 16887 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Australia one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $664 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $731 and Emirates from $974 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from London Gatwick Airport to Australia?
The most popular route from London Gatwick Airport to Australia is London Gatwick - Sydney Kingsford Smith. You may also consider London Gatwick - Melbourne or London Gatwick - Perth.
Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Australia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Australia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Australia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Australia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Australia?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Australia (average of $1,480). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,471). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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