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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from R8 552

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CPT
Dec 24 — Dec 311
1 adult

The best prices from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or May, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R13 390

One-way from

R8 552

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R23 790
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 20/1-26/1
  • Nonstop
  • 22h 55m total
  • London to Cape Town
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20/1
  • 20/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Tue 24/1218:45LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 10mSWISS
Wed 29/123:55CPT - LGW
1 stop19h 55mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R17 792
Tue 31/1215:10LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/111:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R18 191
Wed 25/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 19/111:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/12R20 510
Mon 30/1210:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/38:55CPT - LGW
2 stops22h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R21 380

Find flights from Gatwick to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 20/1

20:30-9:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/1

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

R13 390

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 27/3

21:40-7:40

2 stops32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

13:00-6:40

1 stop18h 40m

R13 408

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 3/2

16:55-12:00

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

17:15-16:00

1 stop24h 45m

R13 498

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 24/2

10:00-13:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/3

15:20-5:40

1 stop16h 20m

R13 516

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 2/3

18:40-11:05

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

23:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

R13 752

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 8/1

20:30-9:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/1

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

R15 002

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 20/1

14:35-11:35

3 stops43h 00m

R8 552

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 18/1

20:30-9:50

Nonstop11h 20m

R8 697

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 13/1

20:30-9:50

Nonstop11h 20m

R10 563

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 23/1

16:55-12:00

1 stop17h 05m

R10 944

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Travel insights for flights from Gatwick to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Gatwick to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 25 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Turkish Airlines, Norse Atlantic UK and Ethiopian Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 901 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

RwandAir
7,2
Good
30 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London Gatwick?

    For a flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre vof the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day. 7 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London Gatwick on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Norse Atlantic UK, at R13 390, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air. Users have found that Norse Atlantic UK is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    R8 697 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic UK. You may also be able to find cheap deals on A.P.G. and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R10 563 and R10 944, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

    The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town is R6 837. On average you can expect to pay R13 997. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R10 799.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Gatwick to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR8 364AverageR12 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 540AverageR17 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 968AverageR15 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 709AverageR18 133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 411AverageR18 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 024AverageR36 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 331AverageR25 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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