Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to St. John's International Airport (YYT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to St. John's International Airport is 5 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in St John's is UTC-3:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind London.
Your LGW to YYT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into St John's (and then discovering more of Canada!) is a snap with WestJet. This popular airline has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to St. John's International Airport.
WestJet is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to St. John's International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGW and YYT include:
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to St. John's International Airport (YYT)
Currently, 201 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to St. John's International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 342 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to YYT.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to St. John's International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to YYT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to St. John's International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to St. John's International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at St. John's International Airport (YYT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to St. John's International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYT instead:
Grab a St. John's International Airport rental car and discover St John's and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from St. John's International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to central St John's
From St. John's International Airport, St John's is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to St. John's International Airport (YYT)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to St. John's International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to St John's based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in St John's is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to St. John's International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to YYT in February. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done St John's, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel about 5 kilometres south-west to Mount Pearl to tick off its popular sights. From Babb Crescent Park to Nelson Park and St. David's Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Corner Brook is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 418 kilometres north-west of St John's. No journey is complete without visiting Marble Zip Tours, Steady Brook Falls Trail and Corner Brook Tourist Sign.