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Cheap flight deals from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (LGW-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Gatwick to Cape Town.
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20:30 - 9:50LGW-CPT
11h 20mdirect
10:45 - 21:35CPT-LGW
11h 50mdirect
R10 500Norse Atlantic UK
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Wed, Mar 12 - Wed, Apr 2
20:30 - 9:50LGW-CPT
11h 20mdirect
10:45 - 21:35CPT-LGW
11h 50mdirect
R10 840Norse Atlantic UK
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Sat, Mar 15 - Wed, Apr 2
20:30 - 9:50LGW-CPT
11h 20mdirect
12:35 - 6:05CPT-LGW
19h 30m1 stop
R11 340
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Wed, Mar 19 - Wed, Mar 26
20:30 - 9:50LGW-CPT
11h 20mdirect
12:35 - 6:05CPT-LGW
19h 30m1 stop
R11 786
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Sat, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 23
20:30 - 9:50LGW-CPT
11h 20mdirect
11:45 - 21:20CPT-LGW
11h 35mdirect
R11 911A.P.G.
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Sat, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 23
20:30 - 9:50LGW-CPT
11h 20mdirect
11:45 - 21:20CPT-LGW
11h 35mdirect
R12 161A.P.G.
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Mon, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 4
10:10 - 8:20LGW-CPT
21h 10m2 stops
15:20 - 6:20CPT-LGW
16h 00m1 stop
R12 554Ethiopian Air
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Thu, May 8 - Thu, May 22
10:00 - 13:45LGW-CPT
25h 45m1 stop
13:50 - 5:40CPT-LGW
17h 50m1 stop
R12 786Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 23
14:00 - 11:50LGW-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
16:35 - 9:55CPT-LGW
18h 20m1 stop
R13 250Turkish Airlines
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Wed, May 7 - Wed, May 21
16:55 - 12:00LGW-CPT
17h 05m1 stop
17:15 - 16:00CPT-LGW
24h 45m1 stop
R13 429Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 3

Flights from Gatwick to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Gatwick to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to London Gatwick Airport, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost R14 625 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R25 358 and R24 340 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of R11 337, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low season

August

High season

November

Cheapest flight

R5 411
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Gatwick to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town was R303 for a one-way ticket and R588 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Cape Town.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

    You can catch a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Cape Town, Turkish Airlines or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Cape Town are Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R17 019 and an overall rating of 7,3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R15 340 and an overall rating of 7,2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R8 558 or less one-way and R12 188 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Norse Atlantic UK

Norse Atlantic UK

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

Norse Atlantic UK

Norse Atlantic UK

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

Norse Atlantic UK

Norse Atlantic UK

Sunday

British Airways

British Airways

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

Norse Atlantic UK

Norse Atlantic UK

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

Norse Atlantic UK

Norse Atlantic UK

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

Norse Atlantic UK

Norse Atlantic UK

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Top 5 airlines serving from Gatwick to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Gatwick to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,5
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3795 reviews
7,7Boarding
7,5Comfort
8,0Crew
7,5Entertainment
7,4Food
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Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

10,0 ExcellentCHARLES, Oct 2024DXB - DOH
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Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Boston to Doha was great but Doha to Dhaka was the worst experience.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

My carry on bag was taken by Alaska Air as we boarded in LAX! She said there was not room. There was plenty of room. I told her that my meds and personal items were in it. She did not care. She said it would be sent to my final destination, Nairobi. Well it got to Nairobi the day I was to fly home. The handle of my bag was crushed so could not retract. So I had to remove it. I had to buy converters, malaria medication. personal items. I filled out the missing form at the Nairobi airport. I asked that it be shipped to the Kisumu airport. When it was obviously not going to make it for my time in Kenya. I asked that it be sent to John Wayne Airport. NONE of that happened. I only knew it was at Nairobi because my air tag indicated it was finally in Nairobi the day I was leaving Kenya! Now I need to purchase a new carry on bag!!!

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

Very old plane on the Istanbul to Bangkok flight, had an emergency exit isle row, no where to put anything, on a plus point loads of leg room. Food was the best I have had in 39 years of flying.

Very good except the boarding process too forever and wasn’t organized by group. I had a heavy pack or I wouldn’t have minded. I was in business. There were no audible announcements in the waiting area about boarding and everyone packed into the boarding area. Then boarding stopped for a long time but the staff made no announcements to update waiting passengers about the holdup. The flight was good after we got on.

Terrible boarding experience, with an incomprehensible assignment of priorities. “Fast track” was the slowest. Poor system planning.

The plane is cramped and there is no space to move. The seats should not recline because when a person in front drops their seat you are trapped and you can't even see the entertainment screen because it is right in front of your face. I like that checked luggage is included. The food tasted good but they ran out of breakfast choices. The crew is nice.

Great! Because it's on time...with great and kindness stewards 😇

The economy seats are small and crowded, but overall the food was very good, cutest little gift bags also! Crew was very nice and professional. Everything was clean.

The food served was frozen salad and hummus. The hot meal was fine. Crew was doing bare minimum

Seemed like a cramped A321 config. Roasting hot cabin most of the flight. Wifi did not work. Lots of first time fliers, I think, who didn't know how to follow a seat assignment.

Food could have been hotter. More padding needed in economy seats

Great airline with excellent service! Only drawback was the meat served was overcooked on both flights.

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

My experience was with Ethiopian airlines was pathetic. I would not recommend anyone to travel with Ethiopian air. Customer Service was very poor, rude stuff and flight attendants. Unwilling to offer help when asked either not able to articulate English properly or adamantly rude. Bole airport is dirty and unpleasant. Many passengers going through the airport but inadequate staff to offer service. Passengers in the flight very unkempt. Noisy flight. flight attendants unable to make order during flight. Passengers with kids unable to control their kids. The kids kept screaming, and shouting during the flight making everyone uncomfortable. Overall the flight was not comfortable.

It’s good alternative flight out from Mogadishu, especially for the timing

Great crew. Customer support is pretty much non existent. I had 2 tickets that were not used, the flight was overbooked. I think I should have been reimbursed for the unused tickets.

The movies were super old. The crew did not offer WATER???? 5 hours os flight and did not get WATER? Norse is the worst company I ever used and never will use again.

Why call us to board if we’re going to be made to stand in the tunnel for 20 minutes. Really hard for people with little children. Plus it took me ages to check in because my seat in Premium was overbooked so I didn’t actually have a seat. I did end up receiving my seat in Premium but there was a lot of stress and confusion beforehand. Hope is it possible to overbook seats? Especially in Premium!

We flew one way from Gatwick, London to JFK NY For 2 people $1200 and no food offered not even water. You had to buy food. Norse advertises as a low fare transatlantic airline, they may want rethink that. Crew, flight was fine. Ironically we flew American from JFK to Heathrow for $1000 (2people) and included food and drinks.

Longest check in line I have ever seen- brutal and airline personnel hustled me about the size of my bag even though I showed them that it measured exactly to the measurements posted on their site. Just super annoying- I get it - it’s a budget airline and you get what you pay for. Most of the flight were young people who seemed to have never experienced international travel. It’s worth paying for a seat otherwise you will be uncomfortable.

We flew premium on the way TO London but went back to economy for this flight. The differences I note here may be colored by changing service. The crew was professional and polite but cold on this flight and class of service. They seemed to want to have as little to do with us as possible, beyond providing the basic services in economy. The aircraft was still good though, and the pitch was about as tight as expected - manageable but no extra personal space to spare. Overall I would certainly fly Norse Atlantic again, given the opportunity.

The crew really made the difference. Some of the friendliest cabin crew I have ever encountered- they seemed genuinely happy to be there, and took pride in their airline and aircraft. The Dreamliner was quieter than legacy aircraft and while meals weren’t to our preference, they were at least something to keep us going!

I loved the ability to upgrade my seat which was worth it. The large seat and ability to recline made it comfortable to fall asleep. My only two complaints were entertainment (movie selections were old) and approx 30 mins before landing the crew started to collect the blankets despite the cabin air temperature remaining cold. Maybe wait for passengers to get off the plane before collecting the blankets.

Excellent! Although it stinks to pay extra for leg room and then have no screen option.

Very much dislike: Airline requires check-in at the Airport Airline does not work with TSA PreCheck

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

I was charged for one of my luggage twice, when I was not supposed to be charged for it

Staff are really not attentive. Seem rather disinterested in attending to the customers in general.

The connection to LYON was very tight. The flight was nearly finished boarding when we got to the gate

They separated me from my kids We were checked in to fly from Vienna to Frankfurt and Washington DC final destination but separated my wife and kids sent them to Barcelona instead then Washington DC They end up traveling for 26 hours Horrible experience Never Austrian Airlines/Lufthansa again!

I did not like that they failed to put my luggage on my connecting flight to Athens. I was promised it would be located and delivered within 2 days but later told there was no information on its location. This caused me to have unplanned for expenses because I then had to purchase new clothing to wear on my vacation. I did not receive my luggage until my return flight home. I will not be traveling with them again.

Absolutely the most awful experience in the history of service from gate agents to baggage handlers. Never will i use kayak or Lufthansa again. Ever.

No internet, very narrow seats insufficient room for three passengers with encroachment.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
24/2Mon
directNorse Atlantic UK
11h 20mLGW-CPT
R5 411
26/4Sat
directNorse Atlantic UK
11h 30mLGW-CPT
R5 750
5/3Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
17h 05mLGW-CPT
R10 625
19/1Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
25h 45mLGW-CPT
R10 822
5/2Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
28h 00mLGW-CPT
R10 893
6/2Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
25h 45mLGW-CPT
R10 965
26/4Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 55mLGW-CPT
R13 357
31/1Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
23h 30mLGW-CPT
R14 393
29/3Sat
1 stopEmirates
20h 00mLGW-CPT
R14 697
7/2Fri
1 stopEmirates
18h 20mLGW-CPT
R14 822

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Last minute flights from Gatwick to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from London to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
21/12Sat
directNorse Atlantic UK
11h 20mLGW-CPT
12/1Sun
directNorse Atlantic UK
11h 35mCPT-LGW
R16 875
21/12Sat
direct
11h 20mLGW-CPT
12/1Sun
direct
11h 35mCPT-LGW
R22 751
22/12Sun
directBritish Airways
11h 50mLGW-CPT
30/12Mon
directBritish Airways
12h 10mCPT-LGW
R36 912
18/12Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
28h 00mLGW-CPT
27/12Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
24h 35mCPT-LGW
R39 019
22/12Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 45mLGW-CPT
1/2Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
17h 50mCPT-LGW
R39 287
20/12Fri
directBritish Airways
11h 50mLGW-CPT
27/12Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 30mCPT-LGW
R39 822
20/12Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
17h 05mLGW-CPT
21/1Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
30h 15mCPT-LGW
R40 965
20/12Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 25mLGW-CPT
9/1Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
19h 30mCPT-LGW
R72 502
20/12Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
23h 30mLGW-CPT
11/1Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
19h 30mCPT-LGW
R73 073
20/12Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
31h 20mLGW-CPT
24/12Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
38h 20mCPT-LGW
R74 555

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