Cheap flights from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport from £220

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 24/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LGW
23 Jul — 30 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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£507

One-way from

£220

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£630

Good round-trip deal

£374 or less

Good one-way deal

£194 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/10-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • South Africa to London
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 30m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£44 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 18 July 2025.

Thu 11/1201:35JNB - LGW
1 stop30h 15mKenya Airways
Mon 29/1211:10LGW - JNB
1 stop26h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/7£507
Thu 9/1019:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Sun 26/1018:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 30mSWISS
Deal found 15/7£515
Sun 26/1014:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/1110:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/7£529
Fri 10/1017:55JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/1106:25LGW - JNB
1 stop26h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/7£531
Mon 8/920:25JNB - LGW
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 23/914:55LGW - JNB
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/7£533
Thu 7/810:05JNB - LGW
1 stop22h 15mEmirates
Wed 27/810:05LGW - JNB
1 stop18h 25mEmirates
Deal found 17/7£551
Tue 7/1016:35CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1009:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£557
Mon 4/816:35CPT - LGW
1 stop21h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 20/817:15LGW - CPT
1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/7£559
Mon 22/914:35CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/910:10LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/7£560
Fri 10/1020:25JNB - LGW
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1014:05LGW - JNB
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£561
Wed 12/1113:40CPT - LGW
1 stop19h 00mEmirates
Wed 19/1120:25LGW - CPT
1 stop18h 20mEmirates
Deal found 17/7£562
Wed 5/1109:30CPT - LGW
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Wed 12/1118:40LGW - CPT
1 stop34h 50mSWISS
Deal found 17/7£563

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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 18 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

Mon 13/10

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Sun 2/11

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

£507

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

19:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

London Gatwick

Sun 26/10

18:40-10:10

1 stop13h 30m

£515

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

17:50-09:55

1 stop17h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 27/8

10:55-10:35

1 stop22h 40m

£520

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

20:25-13:25

1 stop18h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 23/9

14:55-16:10

1 stop24h 15m

£533

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

12:10-06:50

1 stop19h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 11/10

11:00-00:25

1 stop36h 25m

£539

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

19:10-12:35

1 stop18h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 30/9

21:45-16:15

1 stop17h 30m

£551

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

London Gatwick

Sun 12/10

09:30-22:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£557

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

London Gatwick

Thu 21/8

17:15-11:50

1 stop17h 35m

£559

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

14:35-06:20

1 stop16h 45m

London Gatwick

Tue 30/9

10:10-13:45

1 stop26h 35m

£560

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

20:25-13:25

1 stop18h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 31/10

14:05-15:35

1 stop23h 30m

£561

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, 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 18 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 36% 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 13 July 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. 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 18 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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£314Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£347Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£491Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£495Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£495Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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