Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from £281

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CPT
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult
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 68 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday 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 6 March 2026.

Mon 9/310:20
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop17h 40m
Kenya Airways
Fri 13/314:25
CPT
-
LGW
2 stops17h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/3£538
Mon 20/420:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/416:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£539
Mon 9/320:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 25/308:45
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 2/3£540
Tue 29/917:20
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1000:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£541
Tue 21/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 25/415:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3£542
Wed 22/410:50
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/516:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3£543
Sun 8/310:00
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops44h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/314:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3£544
Tue 14/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops55h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 26/415:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/3£545
Mon 13/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 21/409:00
CPT
-
LGW
2 stops46h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3£545
Sun 19/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops31h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 26/415:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/3£546
Mon 27/410:10
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 2/515:25
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3£548

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 6 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£538

One-way from

£281

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£601

Good round-trip deal

£531 or less

Good one-way deal

£308 or less
Condor
  • Condor
  • 15/4-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 40m total
  • London to Cape Town
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 18/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • London to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl.

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LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

10:10-18:55

2 stops55h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

£581

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 17/4

14:05-11:50

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

16:35-13:10

1 stop21h 35m

£635

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

09:00-11:30

1 stop25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

13:00-13:25

1 stop25h 25m

£653

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 27/4

09:00-11:30

1 stop25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-06:40

1 stop18h 40m

£693
Fastest return journey

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

15:35-08:05

1 stop15h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

17:45-14:40

1 stop21h 55m

£741

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 6/4

10:10-08:20

2 stops45h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

£767

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 3/4

10:20-08:30

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

17:45-09:00

1 stop16h 15m

£809

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

21:45-11:30

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

18:25-12:35

1 stop19h 10m

£855
Cheapest one-way

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

£383

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

08:40-10:30

1 stop23h 50m

£383

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

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 27 February 2026.

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 68 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 £279). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £666). 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 6 March 2026.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 6 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Norse Atlantic UK, andTurkish Airlines 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.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Norse Atlantic UK
7.3
Good

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates 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 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. 11 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 20h 45m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, or Qatar Airways 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 £326. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Norse Atlantic UK, from £349, and KLM, from £401. Emirates is currently priced 50% 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. (£252), 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 £249. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for £451 on average, our data indicates £897 when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick 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 £279). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £666). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Gatwick to Cape Town

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 6 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£326Average£860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£349Average£485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£401Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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A.P.G.Cheapest£449Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn AirCheapest£468Average£744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£478Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£505Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£541Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£563Average£998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£586Average£689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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