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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport from £176

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LGW
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£440

One-way from

£176

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£546

Good round-trip deal

£186 or less

Good one-way deal

£168 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • South Africa to London
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 29/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • South Africa to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£40 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Sun 8/214:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1£440
Sun 25/114:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1£446
Wed 11/220:15JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 35mSWISS
Wed 18/218:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Deal found 9/1£483
Tue 10/223:00JNB - LGW
1 stop32h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1£484
Tue 3/223:00JNB - LGW
1 stop32h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1£486
Wed 13/514:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/610:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1£486
Wed 22/419:25JNB - LGW
1 stop13h 55mSWISS
Wed 6/518:35LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Deal found 7/1£487
Sun 15/214:30JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1£488
Fri 13/220:15JNB - LGW
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Wed 18/218:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Deal found 9/1£489
Thu 22/119:10JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/217:05LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1£491
Mon 1/613:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 15/610:10LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1£505
Tue 27/115:20DUR - LGW
2 stops28h 30mSWISS
Mon 9/218:40LGW - DUR
2 stops17h 15mSWISS
Deal found 7/1£505

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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

Wed 13/5

14:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 9/6

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

£486

DurbanLondon

DUR - LGW

DURLGW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 27/1

15:20-17:50

2 stops28h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 9/2

18:40-13:55

2 stops17h 15m

£505

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

08:20-05:40

1 stop23h 20m

London Gatwick

Tue 7/4

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

£532

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

14:35-05:40

1 stop17h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 3/2

10:00-08:20

2 stops20h 20m

£537

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

15:25-06:20

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 14/6

10:10-14:35

1 stop27h 25m

£538

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

15:25-06:20

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 30/6

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

£541

DurbanLondon

DUR - LGW

DURLGW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 27/1

18:30-18:30

1 stop26h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 3/2

17:15-10:05

1 stop14h 50m

£549

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

19:25-08:20

1 stop13h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 9/6

18:35-09:20

1 stop13h 45m

£549

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:10-09:20

1 stop16h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

£550

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:05-09:25

1 stop16h 20m

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

07:00-10:30

1 stop26h 30m

£550

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport (average of £315). Flying from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £541). 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 27% of weekly flights between South Africa 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 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 Tuesday 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 9% 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 9 January 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,702 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,154 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
937 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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

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

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

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, SWISS, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport in about 16h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 20m. 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 £130 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £206 and Turkish Airlines from £271 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?

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

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  • 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 £315). Flying from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £541). 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Gatwick

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£323Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£343Average£426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£435Average£473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£464Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£487Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£494Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£506Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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