Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from R8 834
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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CPT
Sep 21 — Sep 281
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 22 days in advance, depart on a Monday 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 22 August 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 22 August 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 22 August 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 22 August 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 22 August 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 22 August 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 22 August 2026.
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LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
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London Gatwick
Sun 25/10
20:00-9:30
Nonstop11h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/11
11:30-21:15
Nonstop11h 45m
R11 368
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
9:30-7:40
2 stops24h 10m
R13 516
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Wed 20/1
18:40-7:35
1 stop34h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 6/2
9:30-7:50
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R13 885
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sat 17/10
9:40-22:10
Nonstop11h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 24/10
0:10-10:55
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R17 076
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sun 24/1
20:00-9:30
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Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/2
11:30-21:15
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R17 428
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Fri 11/9
17:35-14:35
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Cape Town Intl
Mon 21/9
16:35-16:40
1 stop25h 05m
R17 444
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Tue 1/9
10:10-13:00
1 stop25h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 12/9
13:50-6:30
1 stop17h 40m
R17 589
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sat 21/11
17:25-17:20
2 stops21h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 30/11
14:00-9:10
2 stops21h 10m
R18 567
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sun 11/10
10:05-11:30
1 stop24h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 14/10
15:20-12:35
2 stops22h 15m
R19 625
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sat 19/9
23:55-11:30
1 stop34h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 21/9
20:00-7:20
1 stop36h 20m
R19 721
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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 21 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 546). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 591). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between R12 298 and R18 799 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 903 on Norse Atlantic UK (Nov 3–Dec 1).
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.
Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 921.
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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 51m.
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 22 August 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. 4 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 R11 368, Norse Atlantic UK can have you in Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport in 11h 30m. 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 524, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Condor and A.P.G.. Users have found that Norse Atlantic UK is 26% 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 R6 223. On average you can expect to pay R18 919. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R9 636.
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 546). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 591). 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 22 August 2026.
Discover the top 4 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 22 August 2026.
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