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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa from £271

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — JNB
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gatwick to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£492

One-way from

£271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£671

Good round-trip deal

£540 or less

Good one-way deal

£263 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • London to South Africa
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 14/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£31 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 April 2025.

Mon 5/510:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/522:50JNB - LGW
1 stop32h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/4£492
Mon 21/418:30LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/513:55JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£505
Thu 3/711:00LGW - JNB
1 stop22h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 13/717:00JNB - LGW
1 stop14h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/4£505
Mon 26/510:10LGW - DUR
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/609:45DUR - LGW
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£531
Fri 16/514:00LGW - JNB
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 19/517:55JNB - LGW
1 stop17h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4£533
Wed 23/420:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/513:05CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£537
Mon 1/911:25LGW - CPT
1 stop33h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 30/923:30CPT - LGW
1 stop32h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/4£557
Thu 15/510:10LGW - CPT
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 25/513:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4£563
Wed 7/518:35LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Wed 21/519:35JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 20mSWISS
Deal found 11/4£582
Wed 14/505:30LGW - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 23/516:35CPT - LGW
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4£591
Mon 26/510:10LGW - MQP
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/611:50MQP - LGW
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£599
Tue 29/410:10LGW - DUR
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 19/508:10DUR - LGW
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/4£605

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to South Africa 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 12 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 5/5

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

22:50-06:25

1 stop32h 35m

£492

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 21/4

18:30-11:05

1 stop15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

13:55-06:40

1 stop17h 45m

£505

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 3/7

11:00-10:55

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

17:00-06:50

1 stop14h 50m

£505

LondonDurban

LGW - DUR

LGWDUR

London Gatwick

Mon 26/5

10:10-07:40

2 stops20h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/6

09:45-06:20

2 stops21h 35m

£531

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Fri 16/5

14:00-10:35

1 stop19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

17:55-09:55

1 stop17h 00m

£533

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 23/4

20:00-08:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

13:05-12:35

1 stop24h 30m

£537

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 1/9

11:25-22:10

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

23:30-06:55

1 stop32h 25m

£557

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Thu 15/5

10:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

13:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

£563

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 7/5

18:35-09:20

1 stop13h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-17:55

1 stop23h 20m

£582

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Wed 14/5

14:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

16:35-22:20

1 stop30h 45m

£586

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa

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 12 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 3% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 12 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to South Africa, 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
3,197 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,550 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,756 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
765 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 £271. However, be on the lookout for offers from A.P.G. and Turkish Airlines, 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 12 April 2025.
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest£359Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£377Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£391Average£775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£421Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapest£431Average£779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£448Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£473Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapest£485Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£486Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£513Average£787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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