Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from £276
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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CPT
14 Dec — 21 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 14 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 14 November 2025.
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 26/1108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£416
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£422
Sat 22/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£424
Fri 14/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 25/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11£426
Tue 18/1117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£427
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 4/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11£428
Wed 19/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 26/1108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£429
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£439
Mon 17/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Tue 2/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 13/11£440
Sat 22/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 4/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£442
Tue 18/1117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Tue 25/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 13/11£443
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 14 November 2025.
Mon 2/220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 11/208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11£506
Wed 26/1106:25LGW - CPT
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£560
Tue 2/1210:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 21/1215:25CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11£595
Tue 2/1217:05LGW - CPT
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 25/1217:15CPT - LGW
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/11£642
Wed 21/120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 28/108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11£553
Tue 25/1110:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1215:25CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11£607
Wed 21/110:15LGW - CPT
2 stops26h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/117:15CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/11£649
Mon 24/1110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1214:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11£613
Mon 9/220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 17/212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11£652
Tue 17/210:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/315:25CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11£624
Mon 24/1110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/1214:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11£663
Tue 24/210:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/308:30CPT - LGW
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11£666
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 14 November 2025.
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 26/1108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£416
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£422
Wed 3/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 10/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£424
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 4/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11£428
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£439
Sat 9/509:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 16/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11£441
Wed 3/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 23/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11£442
Fri 28/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 25/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11£444
Tue 25/1117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 29/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£445
Mon 1/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£446
Mon 20/420:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 10/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11£447
Last-minute flights from Gatwick to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 14/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 25/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11£426
Mon 17/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Tue 2/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 13/11£440
Tue 18/1117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£427
Tue 18/1117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Tue 25/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 13/11£443
Wed 19/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 26/1108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£429
Sat 22/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 27/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£424
Sat 22/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11£442
Sat 22/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 4/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£442
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 26/1108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£416
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£422
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 4/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/11£428
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£439
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 14 November 2025.
Wed 26/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£276
Mon 24/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£286
Sun 30/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£291
Wed 19/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£299
Sat 29/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£302
Sat 22/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£318
Sat 21/220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£321
Wed 15/409:45LGW - CPT
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£324
Wed 3/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/11£325
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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Gatwick
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Cape Town
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Depart
Return
Price
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 2/2
20:30-10:00
Nonstop11h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/2
08:45-18:30
Nonstop11h 45m
£506
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Wed 21/1
20:30-10:00
Nonstop11h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 28/1
08:45-18:30
Nonstop11h 45m
£553
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Wed 26/11
06:25-14:35
3 stops30h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/12
08:45-18:30
Nonstop11h 45m
£560
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Tue 2/12
10:00-13:45
1 stop25h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 21/12
15:25-05:40
1 stop16h 15m
£595
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Tue 25/11
10:00-08:20
2 stops20h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 6/12
15:25-05:40
1 stop16h 15m
£607
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 24/11
10:00-13:00
1 stop25h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 8/12
14:35-05:40
1 stop17h 05m
£613
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Tue 17/2
10:00-08:20
2 stops20h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 14/3
15:25-05:40
1 stop16h 15m
£624
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Tue 2/12
17:05-11:50
1 stop16h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 25/12
17:15-22:35
1 stop31h 20m
£642
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Wed 21/1
10:15-14:35
2 stops26h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 28/1
17:15-09:25
1 stop18h 10m
£649
LondonCape Town
LGW - CPT
LGWCPT
London Gatwick
Mon 9/2
20:30-10:00
Nonstop11h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 17/2
12:30-22:15
Nonstop11h 45m
£652
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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 7 November 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 £283). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £676). 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 14 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 14 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 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 £333. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Norse Atlantic UK, from £359, and KLM, from £407. 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 £232. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for £348 on average, our data indicates £839 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 £283). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £676). 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 14 November 2025.
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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 14 November 2025.
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