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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport from £240

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LGW
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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 30 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£400

One-way from

£240

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£547

Good round-trip deal

£185 or less

Good one-way deal

£194 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 16/2-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • South Africa to London
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 9/2
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 35m total
  • South Africa to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£37 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 30 January 2025.

Wed 5/209:30CPT - LGW
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Tue 18/218:45LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 10mSWISS
Deal found 29/1£356
Mon 3/220:25JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Mon 17/218:45LGW - JNB
1 stop24h 50mSWISS
Deal found 29/1£376
Wed 12/314:35JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 17/310:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/1£420
Sun 16/310:10JNB - LGW
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/306:05LGW - JNB
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£449
Tue 4/211:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 24/220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 29/1£450
Sun 16/313:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/310:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/1£494
Mon 10/309:45DUR - LGW
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/310:00LGW - DUR
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£497
Wed 12/219:05JNB - LGW
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/206:00LGW - JNB
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1£514
Thu 9/1001:15JNB - LGW
1 stop30h 35mKenya Airways
Sat 1/1111:25LGW - JNB
1 stop21h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/1£534
Mon 28/716:35CPT - LGW
1 stop18h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 26/814:00LGW - CPT
1 stop20h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1£552
Mon 5/512:05DUR - LGW
2 stops19h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 27/514:55LGW - DUR
2 stops18h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/1£564
Mon 10/212:35CPT - LGW
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 5/308:40LGW - CPT
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/1£564

Find flights from South Africa to Gatwick within your budget

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 30 January 2025.

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

23:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 23/2

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

£400

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

14:35-05:40

1 stop17h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 17/3

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

£420

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

10:10-11:05

2 stops26h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 23/3

06:05-10:25

2 stops26h 20m

£449

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

19:50-17:50

1 stop24h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 5/3

18:45-16:40

2 stops19h 55m

£453

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

13:50-05:40

1 stop17h 50m

London Gatwick

Sun 23/3

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

£493

DurbanLondon

DUR - LGW

DURLGW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/3

09:45-05:40

2 stops21h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 17/3

10:00-08:30

2 stops20h 30m

£497

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

19:05-21:30

1 stop28h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/2

06:00-10:50

1 stop26h 50m

£514

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

London Gatwick

Tue 26/8

14:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

£552

DurbanLondon

DUR - LGW

DURLGW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/5

12:05-06:40

2 stops19h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 27/5

14:55-10:35

2 stops18h 40m

£564

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 5/3

08:40-10:40

1 stop24h 00m

£564

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Gatwick

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Gatwick

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). 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 30 January 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 44% 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 26 January 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 30 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to London, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and SWISS. 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
3,332 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very Good
3,332 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,332 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
7.5
Good
3,720 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,332 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
1,586 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,332 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
3,909 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,332 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

RwandAir
7.2
Good
28 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,332 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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 South Africa to Gatwick. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £240 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £242 and Turkish Airlines from £314 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick, Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick or Durban King Shaka Intl - London Gatwick when deciding on the best route from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport.

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). 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£339Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£358Average£509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£404Average£504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£520Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£533Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£578Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£602Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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