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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport from £214

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 26/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LGW
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£475

One-way from

£214

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£607

Good round-trip deal

£381 or less

Good one-way deal

£234 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 23/7-3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • South Africa to London
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£40 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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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 1 July 2025.

Wed 23/719:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 20mSWISS
Wed 3/918:35LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Deal found 30/6£475
Wed 8/1014:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 28/1010:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/6£480
Mon 3/1112:45JNB - LGW
1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 17/1109:50LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/6£499
Tue 7/1017:50JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 27/1017:05LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6£506
Thu 23/1001:25JNB - LGW
1 stop30h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 15/1111:10LGW - JNB
1 stop18h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/6£532
Mon 21/716:35CPT - LGW
1 stop21h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 26/810:55LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6£536
Mon 28/716:35CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1009:10LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£540
Mon 8/1219:50JNB - LGW
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1209:50LGW - JNB
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£541
Mon 14/714:35CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 7/810:10LGW - CPT
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6£542
Fri 25/722:20JNB - LGW
1 stop34h 00mEmirates
Fri 5/914:30LGW - JNB
1 stop29h 20mEmirates
Deal found 30/6£544
Thu 24/713:00CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 25/909:00LGW - CPT
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7£553
Sat 15/1113:40CPT - LGW
1 stop30h 45mEmirates
Sat 29/1120:25LGW - CPT
1 stop18h 20mEmirates
Deal found 30/6£561

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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 1 July 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

Wed 23/7

19:35-17:55

1 stop23h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 3/9

18:35-09:20

1 stop13h 45m

£475

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

14:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/10

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

£480

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

12:45-06:05

1 stop19h 20m

London Gatwick

Mon 17/11

09:50-03:55

1 stop16h 05m

£499

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

17:50-09:55

1 stop17h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 27/10

17:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

£506

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

01:25-06:50

1 stop30h 25m

London Gatwick

Sat 15/11

11:10-07:40

1 stop18h 30m

£532

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

16:35-12:50

1 stop21h 15m

London Gatwick

Tue 26/8

10:55-11:50

1 stop23h 55m

£536

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

London Gatwick

Mon 6/10

09:10-21:45

Nonstop11h 35m

£540

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

19:50-12:35

1 stop18h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 22/12

09:50-15:35

1 stop27h 45m

£541

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/7

14:35-06:20

1 stop16h 45m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/8

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

£542

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/7

22:20-07:20

1 stop34h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 5/9

14:30-20:50

1 stop29h 20m

£544

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/6

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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, April 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 1 July 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 37% 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 29 June 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to London Gatwick Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 1 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways 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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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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 £214 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Norse Atlantic UK from £229 and Emirates from £270 one-way.

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

    Currently, April 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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SWISSCheapest£307Average£517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£333Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£479Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£484Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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