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R5 026+ Cheap flights to Gatwick

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— LGW
Mar 25 — Apr 11
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Flights to Gatwick in 2025

Find the latest flights to Gatwick in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 March 2025.

Return from

R9 816

One-way from

R5 026

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 284
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/5-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R23 203 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 525 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights to Gatwick Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Gatwick Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 March 2025.

Mon 19/58:20JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/610:10LGW - JNB
1 stop33h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/3R9 816
Tue 25/38:50JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 27/514:55LGW - JNB
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3R11 794
Tue 25/320:25JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Tue 1/418:35LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Deal found 19/3R11 976
Wed 26/320:30JNB - LGW
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/47:30LGW - JNB
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3R12 484
Mon 21/717:55JNB - LGW
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 13/85:30LGW - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/3R12 847
Fri 10/1017:00JNB - LGW
1 stop14h 50mKenya Airways
Sat 1/1111:10LGW - JNB
1 stop26h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/3R13 064
Thu 3/422:20JNB - LGW
1 stop22h 25mEmirates
Thu 8/514:30LGW - JNB
1 stop18h 45mEmirates
Deal found 19/3R13 663

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Gatwick that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

8:20-6:20

1 stop23h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 9/6

10:10-20:10

1 stop33h 00m

R9 816

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

13:55-13:25

1 stop24h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 24/4

21:30-7:00

3 stops32h 30m

R11 794

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

13:55-13:25

1 stop24h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 21/5

14:55-16:10

1 stop24h 15m

R12 048

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

17:55-22:20

1 stop29h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 13/8

5:30-10:35

1 stop28h 05m

R12 847

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

22:20-19:45

1 stop22h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 8/5

14:30-10:15

1 stop18h 45m

R13 663

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

19:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

London Gatwick

Wed 20/8

18:35-9:20

1 stop13h 45m

R13 899

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

1:15-6:50

1 stop30h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 21/7

11:25-10:55

1 stop22h 30m

R14 244

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

16:50-13:25

2 stops21h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 17/6

14:55-14:20

2 stops22h 25m

R18 381

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

13:55-6:40

1 stop17h 45m

R5 026

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

18:10-20:15

1 stop27h 05m

R5 589

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Best time to book a flight to Gatwick

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Everything you need to know about your flight to London Gatwick Airport

When is the best time to book a flight to Gatwick?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

The best time to book flights to Gatwick is 10 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Gatwick?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Gatwick takes 18 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Gatwick from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Gatwick?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Gatwick should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Gatwick?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Gatwick are SWISS, Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Gatwick ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Gatwick when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Gatwick, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 20 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing London, such as Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to Gatwick

  • How long is the flight to Gatwick?

    Flights to Gatwick, UK from South Africa range from about 18h-26h. The time of your flight will mainly depend on the number of layovers you experience en route, as well as the length of each layover. If you’re flying out of Cape Town, your flight will be about 20 hours. Flights from Port Elizabeth are about 23 hours in length. At about 16 hours, flights to Gatwick from Johannesburg are typically the shortest.

  • Where can you get direct flights to Gatwick from?

    There are no direct flights into Gatwick Airport from any South African airport, unfortunately. However, you can book a shorter flight by looking for routes that only have one stopover on the way to Gatwick. You can also search for flights that have short stopovers, so you’re spending less time waiting in an airport and arriving in Gatwick quicker. Common airlines that service flights from South Africa to Gatwick include British Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, and RwandAir, so be sure to keep an eye on what these airlines are offering.

  • How do you get from Gatwick Airport to the city centre?

    Gatwick Airport is located about 45km south of London. Gatwick is one of London’s three major airports, so odds are if you’re flying in from South Africa to Gatwick, London is your targeted destination. To reach London city centre from Gatwick Airport, you have several options. The Gatwick Express rail provides non-stop train service to Victoria Station every 15 minutes, with a journey time of 30 minutes, and a cost of about 323 ZAR. easyBus provides service to Earls Court/West Brompton for just about 36 ZAR. The journey takes about an hour, and the buses operate seven days a week. Taxis are available outside Gatwick’s north and south terminals. You can book in advance from Gatwick’s referred taxi service, Airport Cars Gatwick, with a journey that costs around 2,200 ZAR and takes about one hour.

  • What are some things to do in Gatwick?

    Gatwick Airport is just a short drive or train ride to London, the capital city of England and an exciting metropolis. There’s plenty to do in London for every type of style and taste. Take a stroll through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens to experience the lush greenery, hear a speech at Speaker’s Corner, and take a boat ride across the Serpentine. If you exit the park on the southside, you’ll be close to Victoria & Albert Museum, a space dedicated to arts, design, and fashion, and free to enter. Take the tube out east to Tower Hill underground and alight at the famed Tower of London, one of the city’s oldest attractions that is home to both the crown jewels and medieval dungeons.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Gatwick?

    Yes, South African citizens need both a passport and a visa to enter Gatwick as it’s part of the United Kingdom. If you’re just travelling for tourism reasons, you’ll want to apply for the Standard Visitor Visa.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Gatwick if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Gatwick on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Gatwick?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Gatwick.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Gatwick?

    London Gatwick is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Gatwick. One-way flights to London Gatwick typically cost R401, while return flights cost around R278.

  • How much is a return flight to Gatwick?

    A return flight to Gatwick will typically cost around R43, however they can be found for as little as R15.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Gatwick depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Gatwick, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does London Gatwick have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at London Gatwick can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to London Gatwick?

    Yes. London Gatwick has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel London Gatwick is the closest property to London Gatwick (0,0 km away from London Gatwick).

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