Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport from £161

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LGW
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick are usually found in February or January, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Friday

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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 16 December 2025.

Wed 24/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 31/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/12£513
Wed 24/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 6/117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/12£529
Wed 17/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 31/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/12£531
Wed 24/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/116:25LGW - CPT
3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12£573
Thu 18/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 10/120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/12£597
Thu 18/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/110:15LGW - CPT
3 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£607
Mon 22/1214:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£645
Wed 24/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1216:35LGW - CPT
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£653
Thu 25/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 30/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/12£659
Sat 27/1217:15CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 18/117:05LGW - CPT
2 stops19h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/12£674

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 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£502

One-way from

£161

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£626

Good round-trip deal

£168 or less

Good one-way deal

£161 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/4-1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • Cape Town to London
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 4/2
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • Cape Town to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£40 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 December 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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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 16 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

14:35-05:40

1 stop17h 05m

London Gatwick

Sun 22/2

10:00-08:20

2 stops20h 20m

£506

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

15:25-05:40

1 stop16h 15m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/2

10:00-08:20

2 stops20h 20m

£506

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

09:00-05:40

2 stops22h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 16/2

10:00-13:00

1 stop25h 00m

£542

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:40-16:20

1 stop24h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 16/6

10:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

£543

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

13:40-11:40

1 stop24h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 16/3

13:35-16:45

1 stop25h 10m

£545

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

17:15-09:20

1 stop18h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

17:05-11:50

1 stop16h 45m

£552

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

16:40-16:20

1 stop24h 40m

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

07:00-11:50

1 stop27h 50m

£556

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

09:00-05:40

2 stops22h 40m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/2

10:00-08:20

2 stops20h 20m

£561

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

17:15-09:20

1 stop18h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 11/3

17:05-11:50

1 stop16h 45m

£563

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

17:15-16:10

1 stop24h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 26/1

17:05-11:50

1 stop16h 45m

£567

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/12

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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 12 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport is 6 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of £311). Flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £544). 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 16 December 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 evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% 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 13 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

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 16 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

    Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in just under 17h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 35m. There are 5988 mi between Cape Town and London Gatwick Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Norse Atlantic UK, at £345, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Emirates and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Norse Atlantic UK is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Norse Atlantic UK, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £131. Qatar Airways flights start at £238 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £273 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £487 for a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £111 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick) is currently priced at £352.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Gatwick?

    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.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of £311). Flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £544). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£345Average£428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£508Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£517Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£526Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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