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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from R7 036

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CPT
Jan 26 — Feb 21
1 adult

The best prices from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or April, booked 84 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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 069

One-way from

R7 036

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 854

Good round-trip deal

R12 827 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 669 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/5-26/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • London to Cape Town
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25/3
  • 25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 30m total
  • London to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 942 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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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 21 January 2025.

Mon 12/510:10LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/59:00CPT - LGW
2 stops22h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/1R13 069
Mon 5/59:45LGW - CPT
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/513:00CPT - LGW
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R13 199
Tue 1/420:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 9/410:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/1R13 292
Tue 13/510:55LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 27/516:35CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R13 329
Mon 10/320:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mA.P.G.
Sun 23/312:05CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mA.P.G.
Deal found 21/1R13 515
Thu 20/318:40LGW - CPT
2 stops59h 00mSWISS
Sun 6/48:40CPT - LGW
1 stop34h 10mSWISS
Deal found 20/1R13 756
Thu 18/911:00LGW - CPT
2 stops25h 40mKenya Airways
Thu 27/1123:00CPT - LGW
1 stop32h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/1R13 886

Find flights from Gatwick to Cape Town within your budget

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LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 12/5

10:10-13:00

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

9:00-6:20

2 stops22h 20m

R13 069

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 1/4

20:00-8:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

16:35-9:55

1 stop18h 20m

R13 144

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 1/4

20:00-8:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

10:45-21:35

Nonstop11h 50m

R13 292

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 13/5

10:55-11:50

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

16:35-16:15

1 stop24h 40m

R13 329

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 10/3

20:30-9:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

12:05-21:40

Nonstop11h 35m

R13 515

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 20/3

18:40-7:40

2 stops59h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

8:40-17:50

1 stop34h 10m

R13 756

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 25/3

13:25-21:55

2 stops30h 30m

R7 036

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 15/3

20:40-10:10

Nonstop11h 30m

R8 391

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 10/3

20:30-9:50

Nonstop11h 20m

R8 911

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 26/1

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

R9 691

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Cape Town

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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 17 January 2025.

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 84 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 21 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, 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 21 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Ethiopian Air, SWISS and Norse Atlantic UK. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

We had to wait more than an hour at check in because they said I requested an upgrade to business class (which I didn’t) and weren’t able to cancel it. They finally assigned us regular seats but I got stopped again at the gate because of the same issue. We barely made it on time. Poor management on the connecting flight (a 10 hour flight) where they let two young mothers sit together near us (they were sitting in separate areas when we boarded), who were talking endlessly, both with screaming babies, and no help from the crew to make them aware of other people around them.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

We had to wait more than an hour at check in because they said I requested an upgrade to business class (which I didn’t) and weren’t able to cancel it. They finally assigned us regular seats but I got stopped again at the gate because of the same issue. We barely made it on time. Poor management on the connecting flight (a 10 hour flight) where they let two young mothers sit together near us (they were sitting in separate areas when we boarded), who were talking endlessly, both with screaming babies, and no help from the crew to make them aware of other people around them.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 931 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

We had to wait more than an hour at check in because they said I requested an upgrade to business class (which I didn’t) and weren’t able to cancel it. They finally assigned us regular seats but I got stopped again at the gate because of the same issue. We barely made it on time. Poor management on the connecting flight (a 10 hour flight) where they let two young mothers sit together near us (they were sitting in separate areas when we boarded), who were talking endlessly, both with screaming babies, and no help from the crew to make them aware of other people around them.

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
775 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

We had to wait more than an hour at check in because they said I requested an upgrade to business class (which I didn’t) and weren’t able to cancel it. They finally assigned us regular seats but I got stopped again at the gate because of the same issue. We barely made it on time. Poor management on the connecting flight (a 10 hour flight) where they let two young mothers sit together near us (they were sitting in separate areas when we boarded), who were talking endlessly, both with screaming babies, and no help from the crew to make them aware of other people around them.

Norse Atlantic UK
6,9
Okay
42 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

We had to wait more than an hour at check in because they said I requested an upgrade to business class (which I didn’t) and weren’t able to cancel it. They finally assigned us regular seats but I got stopped again at the gate because of the same issue. We barely made it on time. Poor management on the connecting flight (a 10 hour flight) where they let two young mothers sit together near us (they were sitting in separate areas when we boarded), who were talking endlessly, both with screaming babies, and no help from the crew to make them aware of other people around them.

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. 6 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?

    Ethiopian Air, at R13 069, 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 A.P.G.. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 25% 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 391 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 Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R8 911 and R9 691, 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 190. On average you can expect to pay R11 246. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R11 343.

  • 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 6 airlines flying from Gatwick to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 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 21 January 2025.
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR10 841AverageR12 861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 824AverageR18 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 262AverageR16 693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR13 022AverageR20 066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 766AverageR19 105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 086AverageR28 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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