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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa from £368

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 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — JNB
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£526

One-way from

£368
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/1-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 20m total
  • London to South Africa
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16/1
  • 16/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 10m total
  • London 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 19 December 2024.

Sat 28/1218:45LGW - JNB
1 stop25h 15mSWISS
Thu 30/123:55JNB - LGW
1 stop19h 55mSWISS
Deal found 18/12£633
Mon 30/1210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/113:20JNB - LGW
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£726
Tue 31/1218:45LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 10mSWISS
Wed 15/123:55CPT - LGW
1 stop19h 55mSWISS
Deal found 17/12£772
Tue 31/1215:10LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/111:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£792
Wed 25/1220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 19/111:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 17/12£829
Tue 31/1210:00LGW - PLZ
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/208:40PLZ - LGW
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£863
Fri 27/1210:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 25/114:35JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12£869
Tue 31/1218:45LGW - GRJ
2 stops35h 25mSWISS
Sat 11/113:35GRJ - LGW
2 stops54h 15mSWISS
Deal found 18/12£937
Mon 30/1210:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/308:55CPT - LGW
2 stops22h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12£942
Mon 30/1206:00LGW - CPT
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/317:15CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£991
Wed 25/1220:25LGW - JNB
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Mon 20/118:50JNB - LGW
1 stop18h 50mEmirates
Deal found 18/12£1,066
Sat 28/1208:55LGW - JNB
2 stops27h 25mRwandAir
Wed 29/103:10JNB - LGW
2 stops28h 55mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12£1,091

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LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 23/2

16:55-10:50

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:05-09:20

1 stop16h 15m

£526

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 11/3

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

14:35-05:20

1 stop16h 45m

£527

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 23/1

09:10-13:10

2 stops26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

08:20-12:25

3 stops30h 05m

£528

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 23/1

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

23:55-09:40

2 stops35h 45m

£548

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 20/1

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/1

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

£583

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 10/2

10:00-13:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

15:20-05:40

1 stop16h 20m

£584

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 15/1

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/1

17:15-16:00

1 stop24h 45m

£584

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 25/1

05:55-12:00

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

17:15-09:20

1 stop18h 05m

£585

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 28/2

18:45-07:20

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/3

08:50-17:50

1 stop34h 00m

£628

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 11/1

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/1

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

£651

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Gatwick to South Africa

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

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 19 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to South Africa, such as Turkish Airlines, SWISS and Ethiopian Air. 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
3,410 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,901 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

RwandAir
7.2
Good
30 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to South Africa. 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 London Gatwick Airport to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Norse Atlantic UK, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £379. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa for a low price.

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

    While some choose either London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl or London Gatwick - Durban King Shaka Intl, London Gatwick - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to South Africa 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 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Gatwick to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
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SAUDIACheapest£371Average£437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£373Average£520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£439Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£444Average£744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£455Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£471Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£474Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£478Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapest£480Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£482Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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