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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport from £203

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LGW
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£420

One-way from

£203

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£523

Good round-trip deal

£501 or less

Good one-way deal

£265 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • South Africa to London
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 25m total
  • South Africa to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 26 March 2025.

Tue 6/522:50JNB - LGW
1 stop32h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/510:10LGW - JNB
1 stop33h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/3£420
Tue 1/409:25CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 15/420:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 24/3£440
Wed 4/614:35CPT - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/610:10LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3£447
Fri 6/618:50JNB - LGW
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/608:55LGW - JNB
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£479
Fri 6/615:20DUR - LGW
2 stops27h 30mSWISS
Fri 13/618:40LGW - DUR
2 stops22h 25mSWISS
Deal found 24/3£498
Fri 9/513:55JNB - LGW
1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 16/514:55LGW - JNB
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3£502
Mon 5/510:55DUR - LGW
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/510:10LGW - DUR
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£520
Wed 9/406:15CPT - LGW
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/420:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£523
Wed 17/914:35CPT - LGW
2 stops17h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 29/911:25LGW - CPT
1 stop33h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3£531
Fri 10/1017:00JNB - LGW
1 stop14h 50mKenya Airways
Sat 1/1111:10LGW - JNB
1 stop21h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/3£537
Thu 15/519:00CPT - LGW
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Tue 2/1218:45LGW - CPT
2 stops34h 55mSWISS
Deal found 24/3£547
Wed 4/616:35CPT - LGW
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 16/610:55LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/3£554

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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 26 March 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

Tue 6/5

22:50-06:25

1 stop32h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 27/5

10:10-20:10

1 stop33h 00m

£420

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

14:35-06:25

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 19/6

10:10-13:45

1 stop26h 35m

£447

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

18:50-18:55

2 stops25h 05m

London Gatwick

Sun 15/6

08:55-21:20

2 stops35h 25m

£479

DurbanLondon

DUR - LGW

DURLGW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 6/6

15:20-17:50

2 stops27h 30m

London Gatwick

Fri 13/6

18:40-18:05

2 stops22h 25m

£498

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

13:55-13:25

1 stop24h 30m

London Gatwick

Fri 16/5

14:55-16:10

1 stop24h 15m

£502

DurbanLondon

DUR - LGW

DURLGW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/5

10:55-06:20

2 stops20h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 27/5

10:10-07:15

2 stops20h 05m

£520

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

06:15-13:25

2 stops32h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 22/4

20:00-08:30

Nonstop11h 30m

£523

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/4

11:00-21:40

Nonstop11h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 21/4

18:30-07:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£529

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

14:35-06:55

2 stops17h 20m

London Gatwick

Mon 29/9

11:25-22:10

1 stop33h 45m

£531

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

19:00-17:50

1 stop23h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 2/12

18:45-07:40

2 stops34h 55m

£547

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport (average of £101). 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 26 March 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 40% 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 23 March 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. Saturday evenings 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 26 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to London, 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
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
766 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £203 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £216 and Norse Atlantic UK from £221 one-way.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport (average of £101). 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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SWISSCheapest£335Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£345Average£505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£483Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£513Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£529Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£585Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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