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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from £318

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CPT
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or April, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£570

One-way from

£318

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£692

Good round-trip deal

£493 or less

Good one-way deal

£279 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/3-31/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • London to Cape Town
11/3
  • 11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 15m total
  • London to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 January 2025.

Mon 17/310:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/313:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/1£570
Wed 23/420:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/508:50CPT - LGW
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£579
Thu 18/911:00LGW - CPT
2 stops25h 40mKenya Airways
Fri 28/1106:00CPT - LGW
2 stops25h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/1£581
Wed 16/414:00LGW - CPT
1 stop20h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 13/516:35CPT - LGW
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1£582
Wed 5/320:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mA.P.G.
Sun 16/312:05CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mA.P.G.
Deal found 22/1£594
Mon 17/220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 27/211:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 22/1£597
Sun 2/1118:40LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 25mSWISS
Wed 19/1109:30CPT - LGW
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Deal found 21/1£666

Find flights from Gatwick to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Cape Town 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 23 January 2025.

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LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 17/3

10:00-08:15

2 stops20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

13:50-05:40

1 stop17h 50m

£570

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 13/5

20:20-10:00

3 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

13:00-06:40

1 stop18h 40m

£576

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 16/4

14:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

16:35-13:00

1 stop21h 25m

£582

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 5/3

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

12:05-21:40

Nonstop11h 35m

£594

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 17/2

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/2

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

£597

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 14/3

18:45-07:20

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

23:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

£683

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 11/3

09:40-21:55

2 stops34h 15m

£318

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 24/3

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

£363

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 8/3

20:40-10:10

Nonstop11h 30m

£389

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 3/2

10:00-13:00

1 stop25h 00m

£427

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Gatwick to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Gatwick to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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 CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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 Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 23 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Norse Atlantic UK, SWISS and Turkish Airlines from London to Cape Town have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
3,747 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.3
Good
3,926 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.2
Good
778 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London Gatwick?

    For a flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day. 11 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London Gatwick on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town round-trip from £570. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £582, and A.P.G., from £594. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town are Norse Atlantic UK (£363), A.P.G. (£389), and Ethiopian Air (£427).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £231. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for £504 on average our data indicates £726 when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£376Average£544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£398Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£508Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£536Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£559Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£603Average£764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£625Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£628Average£817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest£710Average£907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£779Average£892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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