Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from £433
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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CPT
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
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 Wednesday or Friday and return on a Saturday
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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 11 August 2026.
Fri 2/1010:05 -
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Deal found 10/8£521
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Deal found 10/8£524
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Deal found 10/8£527
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Deal found 8/8£529
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Deal found 9/8£535
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 11 August 2026.
Thu 15/1010:10 -
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Deal found 8/8£602
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Deal found 10/8£649
Wed 26/809:00 -
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Deal found 9/8£782
Sun 15/1120:00 -
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Sat 21/1113:40 -
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Deal found 10/8£827
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Deal found 10/8£672
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Deal found 8/8£681
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Deal found 10/8£818
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 11 August 2026.
Fri 2/1010:05 -
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Deal found 10/8£521
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Deal found 9/8£530
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Deal found 9/8£545
Last-minute flights from Gatwick to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town. Data last updated 11 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 10/8£530
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Deal found 8/8£529
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Deal found 10/8£530
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Deal found 9/8£535
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Deal found 10/8£524
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Deal found 9/8£534
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 11 August 2026.
Wed 19/811:45 -
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Deal found 10/8£433
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Deal found 10/8£433
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Deal found 10/8£438
Fri 21/806:55 -
3 stops29h 30m
Deal found 7/8£440
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 11 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 August 2026.
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LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Thu 15/10
10:10-14:10
1 stop27h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 2/12
15:25-05:40
1 stop16h 15m
£602
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Fri 30/10
18:40-07:35
1 stop34h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/11
09:30-07:40
2 stops24h 10m
£649
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Tue 8/9
18:35-16:45
2 stops21h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 29/9
19:25-08:25
1 stop14h 00m
£672
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Thu 21/1
18:40-16:45
2 stops20h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 25/1
14:15-07:45
2 stops19h 30m
£678
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sun 8/11
10:00-13:00
1 stop25h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 13/1
15:25-05:40
1 stop16h 15m
£681
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Fri 8/1
18:40-07:35
1 stop34h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 23/2
09:30-08:00
2 stops24h 30m
£742
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sun 8/11
18:40-16:45
2 stops20h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 15/11
15:55-07:50
2 stops17h 55m
£764
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Wed 26/8
09:00-10:15
1 stop24h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 14/9
13:15-06:40
1 stop18h 25m
£782
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Fri 30/10
18:40-15:15
2 stops18h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/11
09:30-07:45
2 stops24h 15m
£818
Fastest return journey
LondonCape Town
LGW London Gatwick - CPT Cape Town Intl
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Sun 15/11
20:00-09:30
Nonstop11h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 21/11
13:40-06:40
1 stop19h 00m
£827
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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?
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 21 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of £395). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,044). 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 £675 and £1,044 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £521 on Norse Atlantic UK (2 Oct–9 Oct).
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.
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 11 August 2026.
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.
Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
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 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. 10 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 27h. Fly via Ethiopian Air or SWISS 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 £270. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from £327, and Norse Atlantic UK, from £345. Condor is currently priced 59% 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 (£234), A.P.G. (£259), and Hahn Air (£269).
What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £329. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for £504 on average, our data indicates £865 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of £395). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,044). 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 11 August 2026.
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 11 August 2026.
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