Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from £275
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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CPT
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
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 November or October, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Thursday
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 7 November 2025.
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 7 November 2025.
Wed 19/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 26/1108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£422
Tue 11/1117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 10/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/11£426
Wed 19/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 25/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£428
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£432
Wed 26/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£433
Wed 19/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 20/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£434
Mon 17/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 29/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£435
Tue 11/1117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 26/1108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/11£436
Tue 2/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 11/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£438
Wed 3/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 17/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£441
Tue 2/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 23/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£441
Mon 10/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 29/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/11£442
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 7 November 2025.
Wed 14/120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 28/108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/11£617
Wed 3/1217:05LGW - CPT
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 2/217:15CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11£650
Sun 4/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 24/115:25CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11£684
Thu 4/1210:20LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 19/1217:15CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11£666
Mon 5/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 24/115:25CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11£684
Thu 4/1206:25LGW - CPT
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 22/1217:15CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11£676
Sun 7/1210:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 20/1215:25CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11£685
Tue 2/1206:25LGW - CPT
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 15/1217:15CPT - LGW
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11£701
Thu 4/1210:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/1215:25CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11£733
Thu 4/1206:25LGW - CPT
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 20/1217:15CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11£739
Wed 3/1210:15LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 13/1217:15CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11£749
Sat 6/1210:15LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 23/1217:15CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11£752
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 7 November 2025.
Wed 19/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 26/1108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£422
Sun 30/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 4/208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/11£426
Wed 19/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 25/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£428
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£432
Wed 26/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£433
Wed 19/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 20/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£434
Mon 17/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 29/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£435
Tue 2/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 11/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£438
Wed 3/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 17/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£441
Tue 2/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 23/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£441
Sat 22/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 3/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£444
Wed 3/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£444
Last-minute flights from Gatwick to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town. Data last updated 7 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 12/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 16/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/11£452
Wed 12/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Wed 19/1108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 6/11£485
Fri 14/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 20/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/11£426
Fri 14/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 23/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£486
Sat 15/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 23/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£456
Sat 15/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mHahn Air
Sun 21/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mHahn Air
Deal found 7/11£471
Sun 16/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 29/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£473
Sun 16/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 23/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/11£479
Mon 17/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 29/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£435
Mon 17/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£465
Mon 17/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mHahn Air
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mHahn Air
Deal found 6/11£469
Mon 17/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mHahn Air
Wed 26/1108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mHahn Air
Deal found 5/11£470
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 7 November 2025.
Sun 16/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 4/11£275
Sat 15/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£276
Wed 26/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/11£276
Tue 18/1117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£277
Sat 7/320:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£289
Wed 12/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/11£289
Fri 14/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/11£291
Fri 28/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£292
Sat 11/420:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/11£303
Mon 2/320:35LGW - CPT
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£306
Tue 2/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 5/11£307
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.
Fly from
Gatwick
Fly to
Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Wed 14/1
20:30-10:00
Nonstop11h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 28/1
08:45-18:30
Nonstop11h 45m
£617
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Wed 3/12
17:05-11:50
1 stop16h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/2
17:15-16:10
1 stop24h 55m
£650
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Thu 4/12
10:20-11:50
1 stop23h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 19/12
17:15-16:10
1 stop24h 55m
£666
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Thu 4/12
06:25-11:50
1 stop27h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 22/12
17:15-09:20
1 stop18h 05m
£676
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sun 4/1
10:00-13:45
1 stop25h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 24/1
15:25-05:40
1 stop16h 15m
£684
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 5/1
10:00-13:00
1 stop25h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 24/1
15:25-05:40
1 stop16h 15m
£684
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sun 7/12
10:00-13:45
1 stop25h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 20/12
15:25-05:40
1 stop16h 15m
£685
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Tue 2/12
06:25-11:50
1 stop27h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 15/12
17:15-22:30
1 stop31h 15m
£701
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Thu 4/12
10:00-13:45
1 stop25h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 13/12
15:25-05:40
1 stop16h 15m
£733
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Thu 4/12
06:25-11:50
1 stop27h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 20/12
17:15-09:20
1 stop18h 05m
£739
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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Cape Town
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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 31 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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 £285). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £680). 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 7 November 2025.
When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight at midday.
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 2 November 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 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?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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, A.P.G. have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.
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 7 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Turkish Airlines, andNorse Atlantic UK from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of 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 9.7 mi from the center of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day. 12 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?
There are many flights that can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in 11h 30m. Fly via Norse Atlantic UK, Turkish Airlines, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. There are 5988 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town round-trip from £335. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Norse Atlantic UK, from £361, and KLM, from £409. Emirates is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £233. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for £337 on average, our data indicates £843 when flying from London Gatwick Airport 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of £285). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £680). 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 7 November 2025.
Discover the top 10 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
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