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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from R8 172

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CPT
May 2 — May 91
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday 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 27 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 789

One-way from

R8 172

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 382

Good round-trip deal

R14 112 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 915 or less
2/6-8/6
  • 2/6-8/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • London to Cape Town
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14/5
  • 14/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R14 638 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 April 2025.

Sun 8/610:10LGW - CPT
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/65:50CPT - LGW
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R13 471
Thu 15/510:10LGW - CPT
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 25/515:25CPT - LGW
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R13 994
Mon 1/1211:10LGW - CPT
2 stops24h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 23/1223:00CPT - LGW
1 stop32h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4R14 703
Tue 3/65:30LGW - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/616:35CPT - LGW
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/4R14 740
Sat 22/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 21/1211:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/4R14 908

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Gatwick

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Cape Town

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Price

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 2/6

10:10-9:45

2 stops22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

9:25-6:20

2 stops21h 55m

R13 789

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 15/5

10:10-8:20

2 stops21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

15:25-6:20

1 stop15h 55m

R13 994

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 13/10

11:25-22:10

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/10

23:30-6:50

1 stop32h 20m

R14 703

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 31/5

10:55-11:50

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

16:35-13:00

1 stop21h 25m

R15 039

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 28/5

9:00-10:50

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/6

13:00-6:40

1 stop18h 40m

R18 920

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 14/5

21:20-8:15

3 stops57h 55m

R8 172

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 1/9

11:25-22:10

1 stop33h 45m

R11 438

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 10/5

10:55-11:50

1 stop23h 55m

R11 680

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 1/5

10:10-8:20

2 stops21h 10m

R12 109

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 25/5

14:30-14:35

2 stops23h 05m

R17 893

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Gatwick with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

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 18 April 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 27 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% 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 Thursday 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 27 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 586 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 560 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 784 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
769 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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. 5 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 994, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 21% 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?

    R11 438 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R11 680 and R12 109, 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 R4 459. On average you can expect to pay R13 089. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R13 136.

  • 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 5 airlines flying from Gatwick to Cape Town

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 27 April 2025.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR7 423AverageR17 696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR10 896AverageR13 386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 757AverageR17 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 076AverageR16 501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 193AverageR26 269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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