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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport from £221

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 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LGW
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£450

One-way from

£221

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£573

Good round-trip deal

£228 or less

Good one-way deal

£161 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • South Africa to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • South Africa to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£40 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 April 2025.

Mon 9/614:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/610:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4£450
Sun 8/617:50JNB - LGW
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/621:45LGW - JNB
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£452
Wed 18/619:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 20mSWISS
Fri 27/618:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 29/4£462
Wed 28/514:35CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/610:10LGW - CPT
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4£474
Mon 19/513:55JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 17/1109:50LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4£500
Thu 5/617:50JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/614:00LGW - JNB
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4£521
Fri 10/1012:10JNB - LGW
1 stop19h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 1/1111:10LGW - JNB
1 stop26h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/4£521
Thu 2/1023:30CPT - LGW
1 stop32h 20mKenya Airways
Thu 23/1011:00LGW - CPT
2 stops25h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/4£524
Wed 4/613:00CPT - LGW
1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 11/609:00LGW - CPT
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4£529
Mon 2/612:05DUR - LGW
2 stops26h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 9/609:00LGW - DUR
2 stops24h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4£539
Wed 4/616:35CPT - LGW
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 18/610:55LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4£550
Wed 18/618:25CPT - LGW
1 stop19h 10mEmirates
Wed 25/610:05LGW - CPT
1 stop29h 45mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£562

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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 30 April 2025.
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

Mon 9/6

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 19/6

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

£450

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

17:50-22:10

2 stops29h 20m

London Gatwick

Sun 15/6

21:45-07:30

3 stops32h 45m

£452

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

19:35-17:55

1 stop23h 20m

London Gatwick

Fri 27/6

18:40-09:20

1 stop13h 40m

£462

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

14:35-06:25

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 19/6

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

£474

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

20:25-13:25

1 stop18h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 18/11

08:40-09:45

1 stop23h 05m

£502

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

17:50-09:55

1 stop17h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 23/6

14:00-10:35

1 stop19h 35m

£521

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

12:10-06:50

1 stop19h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 1/11

11:10-15:50

1 stop26h 40m

£521

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

23:30-06:50

1 stop32h 20m

London Gatwick

Thu 23/10

11:00-13:45

2 stops25h 45m

£524

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

13:00-13:25

1 stop25h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 11/6

09:00-10:50

1 stop24h 50m

£529

DurbanLondon

DUR - LGW

DURLGW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/6

12:05-13:25

2 stops26h 20m

London Gatwick

Mon 9/6

09:00-10:35

2 stops24h 35m

£539

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Gatwick

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from South Africa 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 ZA to LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 30 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to London Gatwick Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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 30 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to London, such as Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,790 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
769 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £221 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from £286 and Emirates from £301 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick, Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick or Durban King Shaka Intl - London Gatwick when deciding on the best route 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.

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    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from South Africa 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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Top 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Gatwick

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SWISSCheapest£314Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£341Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£490Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£495Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£510Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£564Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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