Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from R6 869
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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CPT
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Friday
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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 23 March 2026.
Mon 11/59:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/50:30
CPT
-
LGW
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3R12 531
Thu 18/610:50
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 18/716:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/3R12 548
Mon 11/59:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
A.P.G.
Mon 18/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
A.P.G.
Deal found 20/3R12 565
Sun 13/99:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 23/90:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 22/3R12 616
Thu 1/109:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sun 11/100:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/3R12 633
Mon 4/510:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/513:50
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/3R12 650
Thu 1/109:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Fri 9/100:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/3R12 667
Mon 18/59:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/518:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3R12 684
Mon 1/611:00
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 35m
Kenya Airways
Fri 3/714:25
CPT
-
LGW
2 stops17h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/3R12 701
Tue 8/98:50
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/90:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3R12 718
Best flights from Gatwick to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 March 2026.
Thu 16/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 28/417:25
CPT
-
LGW
2 stops38h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/3R15 626
Fri 18/910:50
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/1016:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3R16 068
Mon 6/421:45
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop17h 55m
Emirates
Wed 15/418:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop19h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 19/3R19 383
Sat 9/59:00
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops47h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 16/513:00
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop18h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/3R20 761
Sun 19/418:35
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops17h 50m
SWISS
Sun 10/514:15
CPT
-
LGW
2 stops19h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 21/3R23 549
Wed 6/514:05
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop20h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 2/816:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3R16 119
Tue 21/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops21h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 2/57:00
CPT
-
LGW
2 stops48h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/3R20 353
Wed 1/721:45
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop19h 20m
Emirates
Wed 8/715:20
CPT
-
LGW
2 stops22h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 22/3R20 897
Mon 8/67:05
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop27h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 17/816:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/3R19 434
Tue 28/49:00
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/56:05
CPT
-
LGW
2 stops25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/3R21 713
Sat 4/77:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop27h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 12/716:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/3R19 792
Wed 15/414:55
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/413:00
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop18h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3R22 138
Direct flights from Gatwick to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from Gatwick to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 23 March 2026.
Mon 11/59:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
A.P.G.
Mon 18/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
A.P.G.
Deal found 20/3R12 565
Sun 13/99:40
LGW
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CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 23/90:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 22/3R12 616
Fri 18/99:40
LGW
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CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sun 4/100:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/3R12 667
Mon 18/59:00
LGW
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CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
A.P.G.
Mon 18/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
A.P.G.
Deal found 18/3R12 820
Fri 18/99:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 3/100:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/3R12 871
Sun 13/99:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sun 20/90:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/3R12 905
Mon 4/59:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 23/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/3R12 956
Fri 18/99:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Thu 8/100:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 20/3R13 041
Mon 27/420:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 28/411:00
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/3R13 160
Last-minute flights from Gatwick to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town. Data last updated 23 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 13/411:00
LGW
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CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Kenya Airways
Fri 24/414:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/3R12 752
Mon 13/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/413:50
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/3R12 769
Thu 16/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/415:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop16h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/3R12 633
Sun 19/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/415:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/3R12 650
Mon 20/410:10
LGW
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CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/413:50
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/3R12 939
Tue 21/410:10
LGW
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CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 2/513:50
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R13 007
Sun 26/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 10/513:50
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R13 058
Thu 30/411:00
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 35m
Kenya Airways
Fri 15/514:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/3R13 092
One-way flights from Gatwick to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Gatwick to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 March 2026.
Mon 20/420:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/3R6 869
Wed 9/911:45
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3R7 073
Sat 18/420:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/3R7 124
Sat 30/59:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 22/3R7 158
Wed 29/420:30
LGW
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CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 18/3R7 226
Wed 6/511:45
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3R7 362
Thu 7/521:30
LGW
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CPT
2 stops46h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3R7 379
Mon 15/68:40
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3R7 430
Wed 15/420:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 22/3R7 481
Find 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 23 March 2026.
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 23 March 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Thu 16/4
10:10-14:35
1 stop27h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 28/4
17:25-6:25
2 stops38h 00m
R15 626
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Fri 18/9
10:50-11:50
1 stop24h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 5/10
16:35-13:10
1 stop21h 35m
R16 068
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Wed 6/5
14:05-11:50
1 stop20h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 2/8
16:35-16:35
1 stop25h 00m
R16 119
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 6/4
21:45-16:40
1 stop17h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 15/4
18:25-12:35
1 stop19h 10m
R19 383
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 8/6
7:05-11:50
1 stop27h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 17/8
16:35-9:55
1 stop18h 20m
R19 434
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sat 4/7
7:10-11:50
1 stop27h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 12/7
16:35-13:10
1 stop21h 35m
R19 792
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Tue 21/4
10:10-8:20
2 stops21h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 2/5
7:00-6:20
2 stops48h 20m
R20 353
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sat 9/5
9:00-9:45
2 stops47h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 16/5
13:00-6:40
1 stop18h 40m
R20 761
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Wed 1/7
21:45-18:05
1 stop19h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 8/7
15:20-12:35
2 stops22h 15m
R20 897
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Tue 28/4
9:00-11:30
1 stop25h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 8/5
6:05-6:40
2 stops25h 35m
R21 713
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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 March 2026.
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 68 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of R5 441). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 677). 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 23 March 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?
About 26% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, Norse Atlantic Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 758.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 55m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 12m.
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 23 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, such as Emirates,Norse Atlantic UK, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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. 5 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London Gatwick on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
For as low as R19 383, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport in 17h 55m. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Cape Town is about 9637 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
Norse Atlantic UK, at R9 293, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include A.P.G. and Ethiopian Air. Users have found that Norse Atlantic UK is 38% 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?
R4 063 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 R6 843 and R10 773, 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 R5 844. On average you can expect to pay R19 019. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R10 593.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of R5 441). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 677). 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.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 March 2026.
Discover the top 5 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 23 March 2026.
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