Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport from £271

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LGW
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick are usually found in February or November, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Gatwick (LGW). 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£553

One-way from

£271

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£684

Good round-trip deal

£383 or less

Good one-way deal

£183 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/2-22/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 30m total
  • Cape Town to London
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 10m total
  • Cape Town to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick.

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Thu 2/1000:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Mon 13/1009:10LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mA.P.G.
Deal found 13/8£554
Wed 10/913:05CPT - LGW
1 stop31h 40mEmirates
Tue 25/1120:25LGW - CPT
1 stop37h 15mEmirates
Deal found 14/8£559
Mon 6/1023:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Mon 27/1020:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Deal found 13/8£561
Mon 17/1109:00CPT - LGW
2 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/1210:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/8£569
Sat 13/913:05CPT - LGW
1 stop19h 15mEmirates
Sat 20/910:05LGW - CPT
1 stop29h 45mEmirates
Deal found 14/8£577
Mon 3/1113:40CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 00mEmirates
Wed 14/120:25LGW - CPT
1 stop37h 15mEmirates
Deal found 14/8£579
Sat 27/913:05CPT - LGW
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1008:25LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£585
Sun 2/1113:40CPT - LGW
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£586
Tue 9/918:25CPT - LGW
1 stop37h 55mEmirates
Tue 16/921:45LGW - CPT
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Deal found 14/8£588
Fri 26/913:00CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1008:25LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£590
Sun 28/913:00CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1009:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8£594

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Gatwick 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 15 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

09:00-05:10

2 stops22h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 22/2

10:00-08:20

2 stops20h 20m

£553

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

00:30-11:15

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 13/10

09:10-21:45

Nonstop11h 35m

£554

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/9

13:05-19:45

1 stop31h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 25/11

20:25-11:40

1 stop37h 15m

£559

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

23:45-10:30

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 27/10

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£561

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

13:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 11/2

13:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

£566

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

07:25-05:10

2 stops23h 45m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/2

10:00-08:20

2 stops20h 20m

£567

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

07:25-05:10

2 stops23h 45m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/2

10:00-08:20

2 stops20h 20m

£567

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/1

13:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 14/4

14:30-11:35

1 stop20h 05m

£577

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

18:30-06:40

1 stop38h 10m

£271

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

13:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

£273

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Gatwick

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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 CPT to LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Gatwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 10 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £451.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 23m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 16m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport 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

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to London Gatwick per day from 4 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

    Norse Atlantic UK, at £279, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include SWISS and Emirates. Users have found that Norse Atlantic UK is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay £329 for a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £150 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick) is currently priced at £443.

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

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Gatwick.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Gatwick 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 Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Gatwick

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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£279Average£394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£381Average£465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£508Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£519Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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