Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Cape Town from £365

How to find the cheapest flight from
Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best LGW to CPT flight in 2021: compare Gatwick to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

LGW - CPT Price	£519 - £875
CPT Temperature	19 - 29 °C
CPT Precipitation	9 - 94 mm

Popular in December High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Cheapest in September Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop
Round-trip from £519 From London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl
One-way from £365 One-way flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise

Cheapest in

September

Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop

Round-trip from

£519

From London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl

One-way from

£365

One-way flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 37 days in advance to save up to 4% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 37 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £604, or £620 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport. Users have commonly found prices around £598 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £395. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (LGW - CPT)?

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.

Cheap flights from Gatwick to Cape Town in September, October 2021

The best prices found for LGW to CPT flights in September, October

23 Sep - 20 Oct

£413pp

LGW

London Gatwick

Turkish Airlines

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Turkish Airlines

1 STOP

LGW

London Gatwick

23 Sep - 16 Oct

£413pp

LGW

London Gatwick

Turkish Airlines

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Turkish Airlines

1 STOP

LGW

London Gatwick

23 Sep - 16 Oct

£414pp

LGW

London Gatwick

Turkish Airlines

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Turkish Airlines

1 STOP

LGW

London Gatwick

London Gatwick to Cape Town 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Gatwick found for this year

1 Nov - 8 Nov

£402pp

LGW

London Gatwick

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

LGW

London Gatwick

23 Sep - 20 Oct

£413pp

LGW

London Gatwick

Turkish Airlines

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Turkish Airlines

1 STOP

LGW

London Gatwick

23 Sep - 16 Oct

£413pp

LGW

London Gatwick

Turkish Airlines

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Turkish Airlines

1 STOP

LGW

London Gatwick

Last-minute flights from Gatwick to Cape Town

Late deals on return flights to Cape Town from Gatwick, departing today and this week

29 Sep - 6 Oct

£451pp

LGW

London Gatwick

Turkish Airlines

2 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Turkish Airlines

1 STOP

LGW

London Gatwick

29 Sep - 6 Oct

£454pp

LGW

London Gatwick

Turkish Airlines

2 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Turkish Airlines

1 STOP

LGW

London Gatwick

29 Sep - 6 Oct

£483pp

LGW

London Gatwick

Turkish Airlines

2 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Turkish Airlines

2 STOPS

LGW

London Gatwick

One-way flights to Cape Town Intl from London Gatwick

The cheapest one-way flights from Gatwick to Cape Town

08:45 - 06:15

Qatar Airways

1 stop

19h 30m

LGW - CPT

£365

Voliamo

11:50 - 07:05

Turkish Airlines

1 stop

17h 15m

LGW - CPT

£387

FlightHub

10:30 - 08:45

Multiple Airlines

2 stops

21h 15m

LGW - CPT

£394

Gotogate

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Flight FAQs

From Gatwick to Cape Town

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 centre vof 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.

Which airlines flying from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

British Airways, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Are flight prices decreasing from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both London Gatwick Airport and Cape Town for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Can I find flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town for under £500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town for under £500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £402, but on average you can expect to pay £429.

Are there last-minute flights available from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town for under £500?

There are currently 9+ open flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than £500.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town return?

Our cheapest airline available from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £413 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at £433. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Cape Town from Gatwick?

Information is based on travel restrictions from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl

Most visitors from London Gatwick need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Cape Town Intl.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London Gatwick must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Cape Town Intl.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London Gatwick are not required to quarantine after entering Cape Town Intl.

Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be completed in 48 hours prior to arrival in South Africa.

Do I need a test to fly back to Gatwick from Cape Town?

Returning to London Gatwick from Cape Town Intl

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Cape Town Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to London Gatwick.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Cape Town Intl are not required to quarantine after entering London Gatwick.

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Alternative routes for Gatwick to Cape Town

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London to Cape Town Intl from £503 pp

Destination information for Cape Town

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Gatwick to Cape Town.

£1 = R20.23

21.0 °C

44.0 mm

Airports servicing London

Gatwick (LGW)

Airports servicing Cape Town

Cape Town (CPT)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Ethiopian Air	£372	£486	No cancel fee	72%		Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	£393	£613	No cancel fee	N/A	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by RwandAir. Please check directly on their website for additional information.	Search RwandAir flights
Turkish Airlines	£399	£574	No cancel fee	77%		Search Turkish Airlines flights
Malta MedAir	£413	£557	No cancel fee	N/A	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Malta MedAir. Please check directly on their website for additional information.	Search Malta MedAir flights
Qatar Airways	£423	£607	No cancel fee	68%		Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	£429	£599	No cancel fee	75%		Search Emirates flights
Condor	£462	£503	No cancel fee	76%		Search Condor flights
British Airways	£473	£788	No cancel fee	70%		Search British Airways flights
South African	£580	£715	No cancel fee	78%	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by South African. Please check directly on their website for additional information.	Search South African flights

Cheap flights from Gatwick to Cape Town

How to find the cheapest flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best LGW to CPT flight in 2021: compare Gatwick to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (LGW - CPT)?

Cheap flights from Gatwick to Cape Town in September, October 2021

The best prices found for LGW to CPT flights in September, October

London Gatwick to Cape Town 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Gatwick found for this year

Last-minute flights from Gatwick to Cape Town

Late deals on return flights to Cape Town from Gatwick, departing today and this week

One-way flights to Cape Town Intl from London Gatwick

The cheapest one-way flights from Gatwick to Cape Town

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Gatwick</span> to <span class="emphasized">Cape Town</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From Gatwick to Cape Town

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London Gatwick?

Which airlines flying from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Are flight prices decreasing from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

Can I find flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town for under £500 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town for under £500?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town return?

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Flights to Cape Town (CPT) from Gatwick

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COVID Restrictions

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Cape Town from Gatwick?

Do I need a test to fly back to Gatwick from Cape Town?

Alternative routes for Gatwick to Cape Town

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Destination information for Cape Town

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Gatwick to Cape Town.

Airports servicing London

Airports servicing Cape Town

Top 9 airlines flying from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Gatwick to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

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How to find the cheapest flight from
Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT)