Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from R7 685
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CPT
Oct 19 — Oct 261
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 7 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday 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 19 September 2026.
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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 19 September 2026.
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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 19 September 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Gatwick to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town. Data last updated 19 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
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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 19 September 2026.
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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 19 September 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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 19 September 2026.
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LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
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Fri 25/9
10:05-22:10
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Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
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R9 342
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Cape Town Intl
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R10 171
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
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London Gatwick
Tue 3/11
8:40-17:25
1 stop30h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
0:00-23:00
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R10 350
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Wed 28/10
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Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
0:00-23:00
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R10 399
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
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Cape Town Intl
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R10 399
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 2/11
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Cape Town Intl
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0:00-23:00
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R11 763
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Fri 13/11
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Cape Town Intl
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R11 893
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Fri 30/10
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Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
0:00-23:00
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R11 893
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Tue 27/10
10:00-14:10
1 stop26h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 16/11
13:50-5:40
1 stop17h 50m
R13 226
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Fri 30/10
18:40-7:35
1 stop34h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/11
9:20-7:40
1 stop24h 20m
R14 119
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
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 6 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of R8 595). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 982). 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between R10 504 and R16 296 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 918 on Norse Atlantic UK (Nov 6–Nov 19).
How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?
About 29% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 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 evening 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 29% 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 42% 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.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 757.
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 Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 50m.
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 Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 47m.
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 19 September 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, such as Turkish Airlines,Norse Atlantic UK, andCondor. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
I upgraded to business class - which was a great experience. The flight was excellent and the staff very accommodating. Great job Turkish Airlines
Related info for your journey
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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. 3 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 R14 655, SWISS 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 R10 664, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Condor and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Norse Atlantic UK is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town is R7 270. On average you can expect to pay R17 430. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R10 074.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of R8 595). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 982). 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 19 September 2026.
Discover the top 3 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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 19 September 2026.
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