Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from £287
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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CPT
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 Monday
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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 12 December 2025.
Wed 31/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 14/108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/12£678
Wed 31/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 15/112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/12£680
Tue 30/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Tue 3/212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 10/12£690
Thu 25/1210:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/115:25CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12£693
Tue 30/1210:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/217:25CPT - LGW
2 stops38h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12£710
Tue 30/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 14/108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 10/12£728
Sat 13/1211:00LGW - CPT
2 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£730
Thu 11/1208:30LGW - CPT
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1207:55CPT - LGW
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£733
Sat 13/1209:40LGW - CPT
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£742
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 12 December 2025.
Mon 13/420:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 26/411:00CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 10/12£500
Mon 11/509:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Fri 15/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 10/12£509
Mon 20/410:10LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 2/513:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12£526
Mon 9/310:20LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/317:15CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12£562
Thu 7/510:10LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 24/515:25CPT - LGW
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12£537
Sat 28/217:05LGW - CPT
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/317:15CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12£562
Mon 2/220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 11/208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/12£601
Fri 27/205:55LGW - CPT
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/317:15CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12£562
Mon 11/510:10LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 18/509:00CPT - LGW
2 stops22h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12£568
Sun 1/217:05LGW - CPT
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 6/217:15CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12£579
Sat 9/510:50LGW - CPT
1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 23/516:40CPT - LGW
1 stop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12£591
Wed 22/410:50LGW - CPT
1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 7/516:40CPT - LGW
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12£609
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 12 December 2025.
Mon 4/509:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 23/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 9/12£470
Fri 8/509:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 17/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 10/12£473
Mon 4/509:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 15/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 10/12£478
Sun 3/509:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 9/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/12£479
Mon 9/320:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 17/312:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/12£481
Mon 4/509:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 10/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/12£485
Fri 1/509:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 10/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/12£487
Mon 20/420:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 2/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/12£488
Sat 9/509:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 22/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 9/12£489
Sat 2/509:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 7/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/12£496
Wed 29/420:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 7/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/12£497
Last-minute flights from Gatwick to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 11/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 19/114:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12£470
Sun 11/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/215:25CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12£515
Mon 12/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/114:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12£526
Tue 13/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/215:25CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12£527
Mon 19/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/214:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12£476
Mon 19/120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 4/208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 10/12£514
Mon 19/120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 28/108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 10/12£525
Mon 19/120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 29/112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 10/12£532
Sun 25/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 31/115:25CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12£479
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 12 December 2025.
Sat 14/320:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/12£287
Sat 7/318:55LGW - CPT
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£296
Tue 24/217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 10/12£302
Wed 6/509:45LGW - CPT
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12£305
Fri 6/321:35LGW - CPT
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£306
Sun 19/421:35LGW - CPT
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£308
Sun 15/313:30LGW - CPT
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£313
Sat 14/318:55LGW - CPT
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£315
Wed 15/411:45LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£316
Mon 4/508:40LGW - CPT
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12£317
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 12 December 2025.
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 12 December 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
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Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 13/4
20:30-09:00
Nonstop11h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 26/4
11:00-21:45
Nonstop11h 45m
£500
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 11/5
09:00-21:30
Nonstop11h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 15/5
23:30-10:15
Nonstop11h 45m
£509
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 20/4
10:10-13:00
1 stop25h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 2/5
13:50-06:20
1 stop17h 30m
£526
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Thu 7/5
10:10-13:45
1 stop26h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 24/5
15:25-06:20
1 stop15h 55m
£537
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 9/3
10:20-11:50
1 stop23h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 17/3
17:15-16:10
1 stop24h 55m
£562
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sat 28/2
17:05-11:50
1 stop16h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 7/3
17:15-16:10
1 stop24h 55m
£562
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Fri 27/2
05:55-11:50
1 stop27h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/3
17:15-09:20
1 stop18h 05m
£562
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 11/5
10:10-13:00
1 stop25h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 18/5
09:00-06:20
2 stops22h 20m
£568
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sun 1/2
17:05-11:50
1 stop16h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/2
17:15-16:10
1 stop24h 55m
£579
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sat 9/5
10:50-11:50
1 stop24h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 23/5
16:40-13:10
1 stop21h 30m
£591
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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 5 December 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 £243). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £665). 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 12 December 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 6 December 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 23% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?
Tuesday 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, Norse Atlantic Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% 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 12 December 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, A.P.G., 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 £309. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Norse Atlantic UK, from £323, and KLM, from £400. Emirates is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town are Norse Atlantic UK (£175), A.P.G. (£261), and Hahn Air (£272).
What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £247. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for £379 on average, our data indicates £815 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 £243). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £665). 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 12 December 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Gatwick. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 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 12 December 2025.
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