Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport from £247
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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LGW
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick are usually found in February or October, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday
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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 9 August 2026.
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Deal found 8/8£473
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Deal found 5/8£478
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Deal found 8/8£482
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Deal found 8/8£488
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Deal found 6/8£491
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Deal found 7/8£498
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Deal found 4/8£506
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Deal found 8/8£507
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Deal found 8/8£509
Best flights from Cape Town to Gatwick
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Gatwick that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
Mon 21/915:10 -
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Deal found 7/8£570
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Deal found 8/8£617
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Deal found 4/8£633
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Deal found 8/8£663
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Deal found 8/8£683
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Deal found 6/8£596
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Deal found 8/8£636
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Deal found 4/8£596
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Deal found 4/8£681
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1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 8/8£599
Direct flights from Cape Town to Gatwick
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to Gatwick based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
Fri 18/900:10 -
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Fri 25/910:05 -
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Deal found 8/8£473
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Deal found 5/8£478
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Deal found 8/8£482
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Deal found 8/8£488
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Deal found 6/8£491
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Deal found 4/8£522
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Gatwick
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Gatwick. Data last updated 9 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 7/8£694
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Deal found 8/8£694
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Deal found 4/8£713
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Deal found 8/8£717
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Deal found 6/8£705
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Deal found 4/8£702
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Deal found 4/8£718
One-way flights from Cape Town to Gatwick
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Gatwick. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
Thu 5/1111:30 -
Nonstop11h 45m
Deal found 6/8£247
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Deal found 5/8£251
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Deal found 8/8£259
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Deal found 7/8£272
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Deal found 4/8£273
Find 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 9 August 2026.
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 9 August 2026.
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Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Mon 21/9
15:10-06:20
1 stop16h 10m
London Gatwick
Mon 28/9
10:10-13:00
1 stop25h 50m
£570
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Sun 20/9
15:10-06:20
1 stop16h 10m
London Gatwick
Sun 27/9
10:10-14:10
1 stop27h 00m
£596
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Sun 18/10
15:10-06:20
1 stop16h 10m
London Gatwick
Sun 25/10
10:00-13:00
1 stop25h 00m
£596
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Sat 26/9
13:50-06:20
1 stop17h 30m
London Gatwick
Thu 19/11
10:00-13:00
1 stop25h 00m
£599
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Wed 30/9
00:10-10:55
Nonstop11h 45m
London Gatwick
Sun 4/10
21:35-11:50
2 stops37h 15m
£617
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Thu 17/9
18:25-07:20
1 stop37h 55m
London Gatwick
Sun 20/9
14:35-18:05
1 stop26h 30m
£633
Fastest return journey
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Sat 12/9
13:15-07:20
1 stop19h 05m
London Gatwick
Sun 15/11
20:25-18:00
1 stop19h 35m
£636
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Wed 23/12
17:20-22:35
1 stop31h 15m
London Gatwick
Mon 4/1
17:25-23:00
1 stop27h 35m
£663
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Sun 18/10
16:35-22:25
1 stop30h 50m
London Gatwick
Sat 24/10
10:50-11:50
1 stop24h 00m
£681
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Thu 17/9
12:20-06:50
2 stops43h 30m
London Gatwick
Sun 20/9
11:00-13:35
2 stops25h 35m
£683
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Gatwick
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?
The best time to book flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport is 68 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of £544). Flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £668). 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £605 and £722 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £473 on Norse Atlantic UK (18 Sept–25 Sept).
How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 167 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to London flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to London flights?
Over the past year, Norse Atlantic Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
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 78% 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.
Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £593.
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 Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 35m.
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 08m.
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 9 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Norse Atlantic UK 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.
Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
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 2 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?
Ethiopian Air can get you from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in just under 16h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 5988 mi between Cape Town and London Gatwick Airport.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?
Norse Atlantic UK, at £299, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Emirates. Users have found that Norse Atlantic UK is 50% 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 £249 for a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £126 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick) is currently priced at £491.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Gatwick?
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of £544). Flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £668). 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 Gatwick departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 9 August 2026.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Gatwick. 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 9 August 2026.
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