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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa from £366

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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — JNB
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gatwick to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£493

One-way from

£366

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£578

Good round-trip deal

£488 or less

Good one-way deal

£297 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/10-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • London to South Africa
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3/7
  • 3/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£29 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Mon 13/1010:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/1014:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6£493
Wed 12/1106:25LGW - JNB
1 stop26h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/1119:10JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6£509
Fri 22/818:40LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Tue 16/919:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Deal found 12/6£512
Tue 17/621:50LGW - JNB
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/609:50JNB - LGW
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£528
Thu 11/911:00LGW - JNB
1 stop21h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 23/901:25JNB - LGW
1 stop30h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/6£528
Sat 4/1008:25LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 18/1000:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/6£556
Fri 3/1009:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mA.P.G.
Sun 19/1023:55CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 50mA.P.G.
Deal found 12/6£562
Thu 2/1010:10LGW - PLZ
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1019:35PLZ - LGW
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£563
Wed 5/1110:05LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/1117:15CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6£564
Thu 3/711:00LGW - CPT
2 stops25h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 8/723:30CPT - LGW
1 stop32h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/6£567
Thu 9/1010:10LGW - CPT
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/1015:25CPT - LGW
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6£568
Thu 9/1009:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1112:35CPT - LGW
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£572

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to South Africa 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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 13/10

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

£493

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 12/11

06:25-10:50

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

19:10-16:10

1 stop23h 00m

£509

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Fri 22/8

18:40-09:20

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

19:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

£512

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sat 23/8

11:00-00:25

1 stop36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

01:25-06:50

1 stop30h 25m

£528

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Fri 12/9

21:50-08:20

2 stops33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

09:50-18:00

2 stops33h 10m

£552

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 4/10

08:25-20:55

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

00:30-11:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£556

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 3/10

09:30-22:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

23:55-10:45

Nonstop11h 50m

£562

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Thu 2/10

10:10-15:05

2 stops27h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 7/10

19:35-06:25

2 stops35h 50m

£563

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 5/11

10:05-11:50

1 stop23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

17:15-16:10

1 stop24h 55m

£564

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 3/7

11:00-13:45

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/7

23:30-06:55

1 stop32h 25m

£567

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to South Africa

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 LGW to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 8 June 2025.

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

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to South Africa, 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
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
1,624 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,849 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is SWISS, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £376. However, be on the lookout for offers from RwandAir and Kenya Airways, as they are both options that can get you from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa for a low price.

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

    While some choose either London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl or London Gatwick - Durban King Shaka Intl, London Gatwick - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa.

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa (average of £703). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 10 airlines flying from Gatwick to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to South Africa. 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 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£328Average£747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£335Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£363Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£394Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£404Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapest£425Average£749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£437Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£455Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapest£466Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£467Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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