Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from £320

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CPT
28 May — 4 Jun1
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 28 April 2026.

Fri 6/1108:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 10/1112:15
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 27/4£529
Mon 4/509:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Thu 7/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/4£529
Wed 4/1107:45
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 10/1112:15
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 27/4£530
Sun 27/909:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sun 11/1000:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 27/4£532
Mon 27/420:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Thu 30/411:00
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/4£535
Sat 3/1009:40
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon 5/1000:10
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 23/4£536
Thu 7/509:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon 18/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/4£537
Thu 7/509:00
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Thu 14/523:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 24/4£538
Mon 23/1110:20
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 15m
Kenya Airways
Sun 29/1114:25
CPT
-
LGW
2 stops18h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/4£540
Sat 25/420:30
LGW
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
Norse Atlantic UK
Tue 28/411:00
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 25/4£541

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£526

One-way from

£320

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£591

Good round-trip deal

£565 or less

Good one-way deal

£285 or less
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 11/5-16/5
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 15m total
  • London to Cape Town
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 7/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • London to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£112 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 April 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

10:10-14:10

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

£707

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 29/9

10:10-13:00

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

£773

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 15/10

10:10-13:00

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

13:50-05:40

1 stop17h 50m

£775

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

10:10-13:00

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

£775

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

09:00-10:15

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:15-06:40

1 stop18h 25m

£799
Fastest return journey

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 2/10

09:40-22:10

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

23:15-09:00

Nonstop11h 45m

£812

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 25/10

17:30-07:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

00:15-10:00

Nonstop11h 45m

£816

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 6/6

09:15-13:10

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

19:30-07:45

1 stop37h 15m

£832

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

10:10-13:45

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

17:25-06:25

2 stops38h 00m

£851

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

10:10-13:45

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

07:00-06:20

2 stops48h 20m

£856

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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?

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 67 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 £400). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,018). 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 28 April 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.

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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 28 April 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

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 to get the fastest option. There are 5988 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Cape Town.

  • 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 £324. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Norse Atlantic UK, from £348, and Kenya Airways, from £382. 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 (£233), A.P.G. (£258), 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 £225. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for £458 on average, our data indicates £1,032 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of £400). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,018). 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 28 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£324Average£862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£348Average£466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£382Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£414Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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A.P.G.Cheapest£443Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn AirCheapest£462Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£529Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£538Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£555Average£985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapest£686Average£955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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