Cheap flights from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport from £223

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LGW
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Gatwick

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Wed 11/214:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/210:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2£424
Fri 13/220:15
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 05m
SWISS
Fri 20/218:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop13h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 1/2£451
Sun 8/314:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/310:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1£463
Mon 9/214:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/210:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2£471
Wed 11/220:15
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 35m
SWISS
Wed 18/218:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop13h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 1/2£476
Tue 10/323:00
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop32h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/310:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2£479
Tue 28/419:25
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
SWISS
Thu 21/518:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop13h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 31/1£483
Fri 1/512:10
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop19h 40m
Kenya Airways
Thu 28/511:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/2£484
Tue 10/223:00
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop32h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/210:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2£486
Thu 12/319:10
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/317:05
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1£487
Thu 5/212:30
CPT
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/210:25
LGW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£492
Mon 9/214:35
CPT
-
LGW
1 stop17h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/210:00
LGW
-
CPT
1 stop26h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2£500

Find flight deals from South Africa to Gatwick

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Gatwick flight deals. Data was last updated 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£451

One-way from

£223

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£482

Good round-trip deal

£398 or less

Good one-way deal

£205 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 13/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 55m total
  • South Africa to London
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to London Gatwick.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to London Gatwick.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

20:15-10:40

2 stops16h 25m

London Gatwick

Fri 20/2

18:40-10:30

1 stop13h 50m

£493

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 26/5

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

£501

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 7/4

10:10-20:10

1 stop33h 00m

£501

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 9/4

10:10-20:10

1 stop33h 00m

£502

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

18:00-09:55

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

14:05-10:30

1 stop19h 25m

£505

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 12/4

10:10-20:10

1 stop33h 00m

£506

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

15:25-06:20

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 25/5

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

£515

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

09:25-08:20

1 stop24h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 18/2

18:40-10:50

1 stop14h 10m

£521

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

10:10-13:00

1 stop25h 50m

£523

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

16:35-16:40

1 stop25h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 15/9

17:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

£527

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Gatwick

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport (average of £309). Flying from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £531). 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 often are flights from South Africa to London delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between South Africa and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa 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 South Africa to London flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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 2 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa 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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?

    Airlines like SWISS, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport in about 16h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 05m. The distance between South Africa and London Gatwick Airport is about 5610 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £128 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £201 and Turkish Airlines from £266 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Gatwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Gatwick?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Gatwick.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Gatwick?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport (average of £309). Flying from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £531). 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Gatwick

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£313Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£337Average£420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£384Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search SWISS flights
Ethiopian AirCheapest£427Average£464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£456Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£497Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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