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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport from £222

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LGW
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick are usually found in February or November, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£381

One-way from

£222

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£634

Good round-trip deal

£239 or less

Good one-way deal

£204 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 2/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 25m total
  • Cape Town to London
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 6/2
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 35m total
  • Cape Town to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£55 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 22 January 2025.

Sun 2/209:00CPT - LGW
1 stop34h 50mSWISS
Fri 28/218:45LGW - CPT
1 stop34h 35mSWISS
Deal found 21/1£381
Thu 10/415:20CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 28/410:10LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/1£483
Thu 6/211:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/609:45LGW - CPT
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£510
Thu 6/211:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 24/220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 22/1£564
Tue 4/212:35CPT - LGW
1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 3/614:55LGW - CPT
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/1£578
Wed 5/217:15CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 26/216:55LGW - CPT
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1£602
Tue 28/118:25CPT - LGW
1 stop19h 15mEmirates
Fri 28/213:35LGW - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEmirates
Deal found 21/1£625
Sun 2/212:05CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mA.P.G.
Mon 24/220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mA.P.G.
Deal found 21/1£661
Thu 3/706:00CPT - LGW
2 stops49h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 14/711:25LGW - CPT
1 stop33h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/1£669

Find flights from Cape Town to Gatwick within your budget

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 22 January 2025.

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Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

09:00-17:50

1 stop34h 50m

London Gatwick

Fri 28/2

18:45-07:20

1 stop34h 35m

£381

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/4

15:20-06:20

1 stop16h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 28/4

10:10-13:00

1 stop25h 50m

£483

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

London Gatwick

Thu 5/6

09:45-09:30

2 stops22h 45m

£510

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 24/2

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

£564

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

12:35-06:05

1 stop19h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 3/6

14:55-10:50

1 stop18h 55m

£578

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

17:15-09:25

1 stop18h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 26/2

16:55-12:00

1 stop17h 05m

£602

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

13:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 28/2

20:25-16:45

1 stop18h 20m

£630

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

12:05-21:40

Nonstop11h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 24/2

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

£661

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/7

06:00-06:50

2 stops49h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 14/7

11:25-21:40

1 stop33h 15m

£669

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

£222

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Gatwick

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Gatwick

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Gatwick including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport is 32 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 22 January 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 43% 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 21 January 2025.

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

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 22 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, SWISS and Ethiopian Air from Cape Town to London to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.2
Good
775 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Gatwick. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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?

    SWISS, at £381, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Ethiopian Air and Norse Atlantic UK. Users have found that SWISS is 39% 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 £222. Qatar Airways flights start at £242 while deals on Emirates start at £331 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £298 for a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £177 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick) is currently priced at £309.

  • 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, 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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