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R1 598+ Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport

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LGW — CPT
Jan 9 — Jan 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest airline

Ryanair

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R1 300 or less

Good one-way deal

R595 or less
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Thu 15/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/114:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R10 624
Mon 2/210:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/214:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R10 641
Mon 9/320:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 17/312:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 9/12R10 658
Mon 4/59:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 21/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 9/12R10 709
Thu 15/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 25/113:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R10 726
Mon 26/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/214:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R10 777
Mon 19/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/214:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R10 828
Tue 19/510:10LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 24/513:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R10 862
Mon 4/59:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 15/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 10/12R10 879
Mon 11/510:10LGW - CPT
1 stop27h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 24/515:25CPT - LGW
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R10 913
Mon 9/320:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 10/312:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 9/12R10 930
Thu 5/310:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/313:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12R10 998

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Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

23:00-6:25

1 stop32h 25m

R11 508

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

9:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

R11 576

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 15/1

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

15:25-5:40

1 stop16h 15m

R11 950

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 12/1

10:00-14:35

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

14:35-5:40

1 stop17h 05m

R11 950

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 13/1

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

15:25-5:40

1 stop16h 15m

R11 950

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

10:10-13:45

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:25-6:20

1 stop15h 55m

R12 222

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

R12 426

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 29/1

10:00-13:05

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

14:30-5:40

1 stop17h 10m

R12 460

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

14:55-8:50

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

11:55-6:40

1 stop19h 45m

R12 562

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 13/1

17:15-6:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

8:45-18:30

Nonstop11h 45m

R12 579

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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 Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Booking 84 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport (average of R5 525). Flying from London Gatwick Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of R15 129). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Gatwick Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from London Gatwick Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday at midday when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport?

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

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R6 762
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 722
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R7 870
easyJet
easyJet
From R1 514

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: Barcelona (119 flights per day), Madrid (114 flights per day) and Istanbul (87 flights per day).

Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From R4 573
Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R7 992
Zurich
Zurich
From R5 705

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

The cheapest city to fly to from London Gatwick Airport is Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan, with prices starting at R549. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan
Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan
From R549
Nice Côte d'Azur
Nice Côte d'Azur
From R647
Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira
Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira
From R749
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Edinburgh Turnhouse
From R872

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, andNorse Atlantic UK 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
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 088 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Norse Atlantic UK
7,2
Good
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
902 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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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 10 December 2025.

  • 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, Ahmedabad, Amritsar. 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 R549 to Palma de Mallorca (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R9 278 to fly from London Gatwick Airport.

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

    Looking at our data, Vueling, easyJet, and Turkish Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from London Gatwick Airport. Here are some options available: Vueling flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona-El Prat (R1 190). easyJet flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol (R1 514). Turkish Airlines flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Intl (R6 762).

  • 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 R23 259
    London Gatwick to Zurich from R26 140
    London Gatwick to Port Louis from R37 397
    London Gatwick to Addis Ababa from R38 096

  • 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 R234 347 for this destination.

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

    April 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 Cape Town from R9 179 round trip
    Travel from London to Johannesburg from R9 638 round trip

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