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Cheapest return flight
R11 459
Typical prices: R11 847-R15 782
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Fri 2/11Fri 9/11
JNB - LGW • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R11 754
Typical prices: R10 355-R13 635
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Thu 20/12Tue 9/1
CPT - LGW • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Gatwick

 
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Recent return flight deals to Gatwick

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
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9:50 - 9:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick
25h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin
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21:30 - 8:25LGW  London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 55m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R11 459Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25
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9:50 - 15:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick
31h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin
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21:05 - 8:25LGW  London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 20m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R11 491Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Dec 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick
17h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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10:00 - 3:55LGW  London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R11 508Ethiopian Air
Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 6:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick
30h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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10:00 - 0:25LGW  London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R11 541Kenya Airways
Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick
17h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 3:55LGW  London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R11 557Ethiopian Air
Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24
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0:20 - 16:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick
18h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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10:05 - 22:25LGW  London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 20m1 stop Istanbul
R11 689Turkish Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Sat, Jan 9
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23:10 - 8:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick
11h 45mdirect
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20:00 - 9:30LGW  London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 30mdirect
R11 754Norse Atlantic UK
Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Jan 9
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11:30 - 21:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-LGW London Gatwick
11h 55mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:00 - 9:30LGW  London Gatwick-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 30mdirect
R11 754Norse Atlantic UK
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 6:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick
30h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
10:00 - 0:25LGW  London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R11 787Kenya Airways
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 16:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LGW London Gatwick
18h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:25 - 22:25LGW  London Gatwick-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m1 stop Istanbul
R11 837Turkish Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to London Gatwick Airport

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What is the cheapest flight to London Gatwick Airport?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport is the cheapest route at R11 459 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport is the most popular connection with return deals from R11 754.

How much is a flight to London Gatwick Airport?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport costs R13 547, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R13 742, while Durban runs a bit higher at R14 704.

What is the cheapest day to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to London Gatwick Airport at R13 234 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at R14 566.

What is the cheapest month to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to London Gatwick Airport with an average price of R12 133 return.
•July (R14 714) and June (R14 549) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

Night flights to London Gatwick Airport are the cheapest at R11 705 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R15 733.

When are flights to London Gatwick Airport the cheapest?

Flights to London Gatwick Airport are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 18% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to London Gatwick Airport

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February

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Beat the crowds with an average 53% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 34% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights to Gatwick

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Gatwick based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to London Gatwick Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to London Gatwick Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to London Gatwick Airport is around R11 847 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long are direct flights to London Gatwick Airport from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to London Gatwick Airport varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport: 11h 10m
    • From Cape Town: 11h 40m

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to London Gatwick Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to London Gatwick Airport are from Johannesburg, starting at R11 459 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to London Gatwick Airport?

    Last-minute fares to London Gatwick Airport (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 6% higher than the average return fare of R13 547.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at London Gatwick Airport?

    Norse Atlantic UK operates the most flights from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport at 5 per week, while Emirates is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How many flights serve London Gatwick Airport?

    London Gatwick Airport receives 1 flights per day and 5 per week from across the world. Cape Town has the most flights to London Gatwick Airport with 28 weekly flights.

  • Which airports serve London and the surrounding area?

    Flights to London can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of London include London City (LCY). This airport is not in London itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

Your guide to booking London Gatwick Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to London Gatwick Airport, book around 17 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 18% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to London Gatwick Airport, a good return fare is around R11 847. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to London Gatwick Airport in February. Return fares historically average R12 133, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to R4 028 on a return flight. Evening flights to London Gatwick Airport average R11 705 compared to R15 733 for morning flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to London Gatwick Airport, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Norse Atlantic UK includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Hahn Air includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and A.P.G. includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in London Gatwick Airport, a few great places to start are Royal Albert Hall and Tower Bridge. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Gatwick

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Gatwick? 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 3680 reviews
8,2Boarding
7,9Food
8,1Comfort
8,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
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On the way there the food was not a good Standerd and fly Dubai is very cramped and again the food was not a good Standerd but on the way back food was excellent and staff were very helpful specially a lady which I took time to take her name Maria and another staff which was South African very very polite and helpful i am very sorry that I got her name

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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On the way there the food was not a good Standerd and fly Dubai is very cramped and again the food was not a good Standerd but on the way back food was excellent and staff were very helpful specially a lady which I took time to take her name Maria and another staff which was South African very very polite and helpful i am very sorry that I got her name

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

Everything was superb, only bad point was that the fast track on London Heathrow arrivals was not handed out to me and I had to go back to the gate to collect it.

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

I liked theAVML food. Taste was alright and quantity was enough. Sometimes during the flight I felt that the smell from toilet was coming to the cabin

You can improve in many ways First the crew in general is good, but needs to work with passion to their works not like robots Second, collecting the ear headphones long time before landing is strange The crew should deal with the passengers with respect and descent way not like giving orders

Feral children not being controlled by Turkish parents should be addressed by crew rather than allowing them to disrupt the passengers around them. The flight is a paid service and poor behaviour should be addressed.

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

I had issue with my boarding pass. When I arrived in London Gatwick Airport. My e-ticket wasn't scanning and had to do a lot of back and forth with Air Transit I order to board my flight, which I almost missed as a result of this.

The food and drinks were below the normal standard we expect from Turkish Airlines. On a 4 hour flight we received 1 drinks service and 1 food service, the latter was a cheese omlete, which is well below what we have received in the past, such a shame we always recommend this airline..

It was great except my luggage was C severely damaged over i picked it up off the carousel in London. . A suit case that had been used once does no longer have the use of the extendable arm as it’s broken

A fairly standard 2/2 configuration. Boeing 787-9 is modern but the amenities chosen by Turkish for their seats are slightly limited - no in-seat charging, for example. Otherwise, a good flight.

Not sure how they are rated best airline in Europe. If they are the best; then I worry about the overall airline standards of European airlines. Seats were very uncomfortable and almost closer to budget airlines in terms of comfort. A sore bottom after a long haul flight ruins your holiday at the start. Check in process was okay. Staff/crew was good - interactions ranged from pleasant to borderline rude (depending on the particular individual).

Check-in was a mess, transfer flights were sepersted so no one could sit with their company. Some tickets were closed to online check-in without notice hand luggage allowances were not checked so oberhead bins were already full halfway through boarding.

The flight was delayed by 1.5 hours without much explanation and they ran out of complimentary bag for inflight comfort. Would like to know if i can can get compensation

You can understand why Turkish Airlines are rated so highly; the whole experience was really good indeed. Aircraft itself was spacious, comfortable, and very well appointed. The crew were great, friendly and helpful. All round a great service and good value. Istanbul airport is also a remarkable place. Highly recommended.

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

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

It was pretty good overall. I just wish the crew didn't have to interrupt you every five seconds to ask you if you wanted anything, I mean that's what the help button is for. When someone is tired and sleepy and still getting their bearings, turning on DND button is maybe not the first thing on their mind.

Too many boarding protocols. Never experienced with other international flights.

I liked the food and services provided. I think the seating should be updated cause it’s to congested for economic class.

We did not even get on this flight as the plane never left London. I missed the email that was sent mid morning USA time, so we were not aware the flight was cancelled. There was absolutely no help from the staff at the Norse check in gates, we were told to take a picture of the board they were holding up, to try and claim our money back. We were told to book our own flights to London which ended up costing $10000 due to the last minute. And now we have to return to Miami in 2 weeks. I am not holding my breath about getting on board for that flight either.

Great experience. The flight was smooth with very little turbulence. We were in premium classic, so lots of leg room.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

Overall a great experience. Only complaint was the movie selection was pretty limited, but that's pretty minor in the grand scheme of things and easy to overcome.

No blanket pillow headphones, not even a water or snack makes for a very uncomfortable flight. There are too many extra fees that should be basic and standard included.

There was no communication about the check-in process, even the fact that Norse doesn’t do online check-in! And once we were at the Los Angeles airport (LAX), there was no signage or assistance about where to check in. I kept Googling for 3rd party information until I finally found on the airport website that we had to check in at Terminal 1 and be bussed back to Terminal B, the international terminal. How were we supposed to know that?! Otherwise, the flight itself was comfortable and the attendants were helpful and friendly. I just feel like we were lucky to have managed the check-in and boarding process on our own - why keep it a secret??

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

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.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

I have been flew with ET since 2013 and I wish the service can be reach standard airlines as Star Alliance member please ET you need to improve many thing on the services learn from SQ and other member

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

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