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
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 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
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 16 December 2025.
Mon 9/214:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/210:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£506
Tue 12/516:40CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/610:50LGW - CPT
1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/12£543
Thu 26/213:40CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 00mEmirates
Mon 16/313:35LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Deal found 14/12£545
Sat 24/115:25CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/210:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£506
Mon 9/317:15CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/317:05LGW - CPT
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/12£552
Mon 9/209:00CPT - LGW
2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/210:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£542
Mon 20/416:40CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/507:00LGW - CPT
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/12£556
Mon 26/109:00CPT - LGW
2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/210:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£561
Tue 3/317:15CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/317:05LGW - CPT
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/12£563
Wed 21/117:15CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/117:05LGW - CPT
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/12£567
Sun 25/113:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/210:00LGW - CPT
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12£569
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 16 December 2025.
Thu 26/212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 16/320:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/12£517
Wed 28/108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 4/220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/12£527
Tue 13/112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 11/320:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/12£531
Tue 20/112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 27/117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/12£567
Wed 21/108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 28/120:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/12£580
Sun 5/411:00CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 27/420:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/12£605
Thu 25/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 30/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/12£607
Fri 15/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Sun 31/509:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Deal found 14/12£633
Thu 5/212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mHahn Air
Sat 21/220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mHahn Air
Deal found 15/12£647
Fri 15/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mHahn Air
Sun 31/509:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mHahn Air
Deal found 15/12£653
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Gatwick
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Gatwick. Data last updated 16 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 21/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 29/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/12£732
Mon 22/1214:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£645
Mon 22/1223:35CPT - LGW
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Mon 29/1218:40LGW - CPT
1 stop34h 50mSWISS
Deal found 14/12£741
Tue 23/1217:25CPT - LGW
2 stops38h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£748
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 24/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/116:25LGW - CPT
3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12£573
Wed 24/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1216:35LGW - CPT
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£653
Wed 24/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mHahn Air
Tue 6/117:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mHahn Air
Deal found 13/12£714
Thu 25/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 30/1217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/12£607
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 16 December 2025.
Wed 4/208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/12£161
Thu 5/212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/12£168
Thu 29/112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/12£185
Wed 28/108:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/12£188
Sun 1/212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/12£199
Wed 24/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mA.P.G.
Deal found 14/12£220
Wed 24/1208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mHahn Air
Deal found 14/12£227
Tue 20/112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 13/12£239
Wed 11/208:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 14/12£263
Sun 28/1212:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 15/12£265
Tue 20/117:15CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/12£269
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.
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
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Gatwick
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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.
How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?
About 27% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 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 Tuesday 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, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% 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 50% 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 £388.
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 Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 54m.
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 17m.
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.
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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 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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