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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa from £311

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — JNB
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£509

One-way from

£311
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/5-5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • London to South Africa
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  • 19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 20m 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 17 January 2025.

Thu 29/510:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/614:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/1£509
Sat 8/310:15LGW - JNB
1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 8/417:50JNB - LGW
1 stop20h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1£512
Mon 1/1211:10LGW - JNB
1 stop35h 05mKenya Airways
Tue 30/1201:15JNB - LGW
1 stop30h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1£528
Wed 29/111:00LGW - JNB
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/219:40JNB - LGW
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£551
Mon 3/218:45LGW - JNB
1 stop24h 50mSWISS
Fri 14/223:55JNB - LGW
2 stops22h 40mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£562
Thu 13/310:00LGW - CPT
2 stops20h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/313:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1£582
Mon 24/220:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 13/311:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 16/1£583
Wed 12/320:30LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mA.P.G.
Thu 20/311:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 35mA.P.G.
Deal found 16/1£587
Wed 7/510:55LGW - CPT
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/516:35CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1£592
Wed 29/108:30LGW - CPT
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/208:05CPT - LGW
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£595
Mon 27/1018:45LGW - CPT
1 stop34h 45mSWISS
Wed 12/1109:30CPT - LGW
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£610
Thu 16/1011:00LGW - CPT
2 stops25h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 11/1123:00CPT - LGW
1 stop32h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/1£613

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LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 29/5

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

£509

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sat 8/3

10:15-10:50

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

17:50-13:00

1 stop20h 10m

£512

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sat 1/2

21:00-22:00

2 stops23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

19:40-20:20

2 stops26h 40m

£539

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 3/2

18:45-21:35

1 stop24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/2

23:55-20:35

2 stops22h 40m

£562

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 13/3

10:00-08:15

2 stops20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

13:50-05:40

1 stop17h 50m

£582

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 24/2

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

£583

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 12/3

20:30-09:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

11:45-21:20

Nonstop11h 35m

£587

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 7/5

10:55-11:50

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

16:35-16:15

1 stop24h 40m

£592

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 29/1

08:30-21:30

2 stops35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

08:05-07:40

2 stops25h 35m

£595

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sat 1/3

15:15-11:05

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/3

09:30-17:50

2 stops33h 20m

£642

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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 17 January 2025.

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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to South Africa, such as SWISS, Turkish Airlines 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
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,925 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
28 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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 £366. 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 17 January 2025.
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£382Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapest£385Average£454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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A.P.G.Cheapest£402Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£461Average£772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£464Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£469Average£719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£491Average£711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£491Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£498Average£714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapest£498Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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