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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport from £235

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LGW
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick are usually found in February or November, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Gatwick (LGW). 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£474

One-way from

£235

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£636

Good round-trip deal

£232 or less

Good one-way deal

£173 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/6-23/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick.
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Mon 2/614:35CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 23/610:10LGW - CPT
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/4£474
Wed 21/516:35CPT - LGW
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/505:30LGW - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4£546
Wed 18/613:00CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 11/909:00LGW - CPT
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4£555
Tue 15/723:30CPT - LGW
1 stop32h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 4/811:25LGW - CPT
1 stop33h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/4£567
Wed 16/410:55CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/407:00LGW - CPT
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£597
Tue 20/518:25CPT - LGW
1 stop19h 10mEmirates
Sat 31/521:45LGW - CPT
1 stop18h 05mEmirates
Deal found 14/4£600
Fri 6/611:05CPT - LGW
2 stops31h 45mSWISS
Fri 27/618:40LGW - CPT
2 stops19h 35mSWISS
Deal found 14/4£683

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town 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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

14:35-06:20

1 stop16h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 23/6

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

£474

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

16:35-22:20

1 stop30h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 28/5

05:30-11:50

1 stop29h 20m

£546

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/6

13:00-06:40

1 stop18h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 11/9

09:00-10:50

1 stop24h 50m

£555

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/7

23:30-06:55

1 stop32h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 4/8

11:25-13:40

2 stops25h 15m

£567

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

18:25-12:35

1 stop19h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 31/5

21:45-16:50

1 stop18h 05m

£600

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/7

14:00-09:55

2 stops20h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 3/9

10:55-11:50

1 stop23h 55m

£613

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/6

11:05-17:50

2 stops31h 45m

London Gatwick

Fri 27/6

18:40-15:15

2 stops19h 35m

£683

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/6

13:00-06:40

1 stop18h 40m

£235

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

13:00-13:25

1 stop25h 25m

£245

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/7

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

£283

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Gatwick

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Gatwick from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport is 6 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of £101). Flying from Cape Town 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 CPT to LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town 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 15 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

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

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 15 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways from Cape Town to London to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,578 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,553 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,760 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
765 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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 Cape Town to Gatwick. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to London Gatwick per day from 5 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at £474, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £235. Turkish Airlines flights start at £283 while deals on Emirates start at £305 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £317 for a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £142 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick) is currently priced at £451.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of £101). Flying from Cape Town 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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Ethiopian AirCheapest£347Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£512Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£535Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£588Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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