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R948+ Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport

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LGW — JNB
Apr 3 — Apr 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Discover essential information about flights departing from Gatwick, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Gatwick airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 4 March 2026.

Cheapest airline

Ryanair

Good round-trip deal

R1 645 or less

Good one-way deal

R891 or less
On average, Ryanair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from London Gatwick (avg. price of R1 185).
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Tue 21/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 17/514:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/2R9 740
Thu 19/310:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/414:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R9 756
Tue 21/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 6/514:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R9 773
Tue 17/310:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/414:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3R9 789
Mon 13/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/414:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3R9 805
Sat 2/515:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Tue 9/618:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 3/3R9 822
Tue 17/310:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/314:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3R9 838
Fri 8/519:45
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Condor
Fri 12/618:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 2/3R9 871
Mon 13/49:50
LGW
-
JNB
3 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/414:30
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R9 887
Wed 27/519:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Condor
Wed 3/618:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 10m
Condor
Deal found 2/3R9 903
Mon 4/515:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Condor
Wed 27/518:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 10m
Condor
Deal found 27/2R9 920
Wed 15/415:35
LGW
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CPT
1 stop15h 30m
Condor
Wed 22/417:45
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop16h 10m
Condor
Deal found 1/3R11 717

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 4/6

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

R11 587

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

9:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R12 453

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

17:30-6:20

3 stops37h 50m

R12 535

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

10:10-13:00

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

9:00-6:25

2 stops22h 25m

R12 698

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 7/4

14:05-10:30

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

13:30-13:10

2 stops24h 40m

R13 368

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Fri 24/4

9:00-8:50

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

20:40-13:25

1 stop17h 45m

R13 401

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 4/6

14:05-10:30

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

R13 466

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sat 4/4

14:05-10:30

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

18:00-13:10

1 stop20h 10m

R13 466

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 16/4

9:00-17:20

1 stop31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

13:00-6:40

1 stop18h 40m

R13 711

LondonDurban

LGW - DUR

LGWDUR

London Gatwick

Fri 24/4

14:55-10:35

2 stops18h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 16/5

12:05-13:25

2 stops26h 20m

R13 842

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Travel insights for flights from Gatwick

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When is the best time to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport (average of R8 939). Flying from London Gatwick Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of R12 093). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport?

When flying from London Gatwick Airport check dates and pricing for the following: Ethiopian Air, Emirates, Turkish Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Emirates
Emirates
From R12 997
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 906
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 530
easyJet
easyJet
From R1 076

What are popular destinations to fly to from London Gatwick Airport?

From London Gatwick Airport you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Madrid (113 flights per day), Istanbul (80 flights per day) and Barcelona (75 flights per day).

Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R7 864
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From R5 617
Istanbul
Istanbul
From R3 483
Barcelona-El Prat
Barcelona-El Prat
From R848

What is the cheapest place to fly to from London Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from London Gatwick Airport is Barcelona-El Prat, with prices starting at R848. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Barcelona-El Prat
Barcelona-El Prat
From R848
Gibraltar North Front
Gibraltar North Front
From R878
Faro
Faro
From R950
Nantes Atlantique
Nantes Atlantique
From R1 121

Airline reviews for flights from Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Gatwick. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Gatwick. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from London Gatwick Airport to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 240 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Gatwick. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 4 March 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from London Gatwick Airport?

    The most selected flight destinations from London Gatwick Airport for the current month are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Alicante, Ahmedabad. While Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Alicante, Málaga are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of London Gatwick Airport for as low as R848 to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R9 425 to fly from London Gatwick Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, easyJet, Norse Atlantic UK, and Ethiopian Air have been found to have the cheapest prices from London Gatwick Airport. Here are some options available: easyJet flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol (R1 076). Norse Atlantic UK flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Intl (R8 932). Ethiopian Air flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Intl (R9 530).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from London Gatwick Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from London Gatwick Airport are below:
    London Gatwick to Cape Town from R22 361
    London Gatwick to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from R22 538
    London Gatwick to Orlando Airport from R24 732
    London Gatwick to Zurich from R25 131

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from London Gatwick Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from London Gatwick Airport to anywhere, put Dubai on your list as prices start at R225 300 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from London Gatwick Airport?

    Check out the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to embark to:
    Travel from London to Johannesburg from R9 037 round trip
    Travel from London to Cape Town from R9 462 round trip

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