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R6 164 Find Cheap Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

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Cheap Flights from Gatwick 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 Gatwick 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town

Fri, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 11
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
9:30 - 22:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
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0:30 - 11:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
R9 406Norse Atlantic UK
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Mon, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 16
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
9:10 - 21:45LGW-CPT
11h 35mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
0:30 - 11:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
R9 778Norse Atlantic UK
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 12
A.P.G. Logo
9:30 - 22:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
A.P.G. Logo
23:55 - 10:45CPT-LGW
11h 50mdirect
R11 532A.P.G.
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Sun, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 18
A.P.G. Logo
9:30 - 22:00LGW-CPT
11h 30mdirect
A.P.G. Logo
0:30 - 11:15CPT-LGW
11h 45mdirect
R11 656A.P.G.
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Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 13
Kenya Airways Logo
11:10 - 13:35LGW-CPT
24h 25m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
23:00 - 5:50CPT-LGW
32h 50m1 stop
R13 108Kenya Airways
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 8:20LGW-CPT
21h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 6:20CPT-LGW
15h 55m1 stop
R13 693Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 8:20LGW-CPT
21h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 6:20CPT-LGW
15h 55m1 stop
R13 711Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 30
Kenya Airways Logo
11:25 - 22:10LGW-CPT
33h 45m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
23:30 - 6:55CPT-LGW
32h 25m1 stop
R13 994Kenya Airways
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Thu, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:20 - 11:50LGW-CPT
29h 30m1 stop
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16:35 - 9:55CPT-LGW
18h 20m1 stop
R14 207Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:20 - 11:50LGW-CPT
29h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 22:20CPT-LGW
30h 45m1 stop
R14 224Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Gatwick to Cape Town flights

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, Thursday 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 Saturday 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 November, where tickets cost R13 020 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R25 455 and R23 152 respectively.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.


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High seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR6 164
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Gatwick to Cape Town

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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 R348 for a one-way ticket and R531 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?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 R22 583 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 217 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.

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 712 or less one-way and R13 399 or less round-trip.

Top 4 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
7,8Food
8,0Comfort
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The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

10,0 ExcellentNeville, May 2025LGW - DXB
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The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

Nothing, all that I know is that I will never travel with Emirates again Qatar is were I belong. You guys should send someone over to experience what true acomadation is, Emirates has the worst food that I ever eat on any airline ,even jetblue has better food and snacks that curry Indian garbage you guys serve just make people sick.

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

Worst trip ever from the beginning to the end I will never travel with that airline again. I made a big mistake by not going with my regular schedule flight with Qatar airline. Even underpriced cheat me of my 134 dollars I paid for special seats and they kept my money and didn't pay the airline for the seats for me.

My favorite airline when traveling to the UAE. Great food and great service.

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Turkish Airlines overbooked the flight and they did not allow me to board the flight even though I had the proper boarding pass and was at the gate on time. Simply unacceptable.

The fully flat bed in business class on the 777 is a little narrow, and the 2-3-2 configuration is now dated, but otherwise a comfortable and pleasant flight. It’s hard to beat the value too.

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

The flight starts at 7am from New Delhi, a supremely inconvenient time, especially, if you are coming from another smaller city. Please consider moving it to 4am or 5am.

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

Didn’t know you had to pay for earbuds and food on flight. Sounds awesome and better way to not waste food or items. Comfort of flight is was amazing other than that

Unexpectedly was surprised with the space on flight in economy and the price.

I was not expecting having to pay for headphones, water and basic food in a 9 hours flight. Price for this flight was as high as any other, still I had to pay 4 lbs for a can of sprite. On top of that flight attendance gave a bothered look when I asked her for some ice for my soda. She reluctantly when to get it, brought me literally 3 cubes and walked away without looking at me to avoid another request. I couldn’t believe it. She was soooo rude. I will never book on Norse again and I will let everyone I know about this. Unforgivable, very bad customer service.

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!

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