Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport from £176
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LGW
22 Oct — 29 Oct1
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 October or February, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Monday
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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 September 2026.
Thu 24/1211:30 -
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Deal found 17/9£523
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Deal found 17/9£528
Tue 13/1017:45 -
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Tue 27/1016:10 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 20/9£528
Tue 13/1017:45 -
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1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 21/9£530
Mon 12/1017:45 -
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Deal found 18/9£531
Fri 25/1223:00 -
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Fri 8/107:30 -
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Deal found 17/9£535
Thu 17/1211:30 -
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Deal found 21/9£536
Thu 3/1211:30 -
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Tue 8/1207:30 -
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Deal found 19/9£539
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Deal found 17/9£540
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Deal found 19/9£540
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Deal found 21/9£541
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 22 September 2026.
Wed 4/1109:20 -
1 stop24h 20m
Wed 11/1118:40 -
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Deal found 20/9£574
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Deal found 17/9£611
Tue 17/1118:30 -
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1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 21/9£638
Wed 11/1115:20 -
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2 stops17h 55m
Deal found 22/9£602
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Sat 21/1117:25 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 21/9£634
Thu 5/1115:20 -
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Wed 18/1118:40 -
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Deal found 20/9£603
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1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 17/9£676
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Wed 18/1106:30 -
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Deal found 17/9£654
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Deal found 21/9£655
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Deal found 21/9£677
Tue 22/1209:20 -
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1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 18/9£665
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 22 September 2026.
Thu 3/1211:30 -
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Tue 8/1207:30 -
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Deal found 19/9£539
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Deal found 18/9£560
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Deal found 19/9£562
Mon 14/1211:30 -
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Deal found 22/9£565
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Deal found 22/9£567
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Deal found 20/9£586
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Deal found 19/9£588
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Deal found 18/9£591
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Deal found 19/9£605
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Gatwick
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Gatwick. Data last updated 22 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 29/917:45 -
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Deal found 21/9£541
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Deal found 18/9£575
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Deal found 18/9£531
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Deal found 18/9£574
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Deal found 20/9£528
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Deal found 21/9£530
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Deal found 18/9£543
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Deal found 20/9£546
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Deal found 17/9£567
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Deal found 17/9£570
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1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 18/9£559
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 22 September 2026.
Thu 10/1211:30 -
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Deal found 18/9£176
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Deal found 18/9£197
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Deal found 18/9£209
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Deal found 20/9£213
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Deal found 18/9£219
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Deal found 18/9£220
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Deal found 18/9£234
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Deal found 21/9£265
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Deal found 18/9£266
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Deal found 20/9£270
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 22 September 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 22 September 2026.
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Depart
Return
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Cheapest return flight
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Wed 30/9
17:40-18:45
1 stop26h 05m
London Gatwick
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£266
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Tue 15/12
00:55-09:10
1 stop34h 15m
London Gatwick
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£294
Fastest return journey
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/11
11:30-21:25
Nonstop11h 55m
London Gatwick
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£294
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Wed 28/10
09:20-07:40
1 stop24h 20m
London Gatwick
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£315
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Sun 27/12
09:20-07:50
1 stop24h 30m
London Gatwick
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£315
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Sun 18/10
16:35-16:35
1 stop25h 00m
London Gatwick
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£323
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Mon 28/9
16:35-09:55
1 stop18h 20m
London Gatwick
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£325
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Sun 27/9
13:15-07:20
1 stop19h 05m
London Gatwick
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£351
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Thu 18/3
18:30-20:50
1 stop28h 20m
London Gatwick
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£351
Cape TownLondon
CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick
CPTLGW
Cape Town Intl
Fri 18/12
09:20-07:50
1 stop24h 30m
London Gatwick
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£352
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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 13 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of £543). Flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £670). 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 September 2026.
When flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £516 and £636 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £528 on Condor (13 Oct–27 Oct).
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 £598.
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 22 September 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.
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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 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?
SWISS, Turkish Airlines, and Norse Atlantic UK can get you from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in just under 11h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 30m. 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 £302, 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 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 £133. Qatar Airways flights start at £271 while deals on Emirates start at £283 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?
On average you can expect to pay £315 for a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £127 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick) is currently priced at £508.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of £543). Flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £670). 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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