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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa from £383

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 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — JNB
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£515

One-way from

£383

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£813

Good round-trip deal

£486 or less

Good one-way deal

£284 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 30/9-15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • London to South Africa
14/11
  • 14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 10m total
  • London to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£27 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Gatwick to South Africa.

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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 11 July 2025.

Tue 30/910:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 15/1014:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/7£515
Mon 8/908:05LGW - JNB
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/919:00JNB - LGW
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£522
Tue 30/918:35LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Tue 28/1020:25JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Deal found 11/7£525
Thu 11/914:00LGW - JNB
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 24/917:55JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/7£529
Thu 2/1011:00LGW - JNB
1 stop27h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 16/1001:25JNB - LGW
1 stop30h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/7£531
Wed 5/1120:30LGW - DUR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1107:15DUR - LGW
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£540
Mon 27/1020:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1111:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£580
Sun 26/1020:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 3/1112:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 9/7£581
Thu 4/905:20LGW - CPT
1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/916:35CPT - LGW
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7£582
Mon 6/1010:10LGW - CPT
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 18/1013:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/7£586
Mon 13/1011:25LGW - CPT
1 stop33h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 23/1023:30CPT - LGW
1 stop32h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/7£587
Sun 2/1118:40LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 25mSWISS
Wed 12/1109:00CPT - LGW
1 stop34h 50mSWISS
Deal found 10/7£589

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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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Gatwick

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 30/9

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

14:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

£515

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 8/9

08:05-08:35

2 stops23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

19:00-18:50

2 stops24h 50m

£522

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 30/9

18:35-09:20

1 stop13h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

20:25-17:50

1 stop23h 25m

£525

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 11/9

14:00-10:35

1 stop19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

17:55-09:55

1 stop17h 00m

£529

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 2/10

11:00-15:50

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

01:25-06:50

1 stop30h 25m

£531

LondonDurban

LGW - DUR

LGWDUR

London Gatwick

Wed 5/11

20:30-13:15

1 stop14h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 15/11

07:15-22:15

1 stop17h 00m

£540

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 27/10

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

£580

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 26/10

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£581

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 4/9

05:20-11:50

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

16:35-22:20

1 stop30h 45m

£582

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 6/10

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

£586

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 11 July 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 at midday, 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 6 July 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.

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 11 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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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 £389. However, be on the lookout for offers from Norse Atlantic UK and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa for a low price.

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  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£328Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£338Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£362Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£394Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£404Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapest£436Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£437Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£456Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapest£466Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£467Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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