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Cheap flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT)

LGW — CPT
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or May, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,330

Good round-trip deal

$535 or less

Good one-way deal

$462 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for London Gatwick-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on London Gatwick Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on London Gatwick Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Gatwick Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London Gatwick Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for London Gatwick Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Gatwick to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of $329). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $890). 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 CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

The best insider tips for London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town trip
Airports
LGW

For early flights, consider staying at a Gatwick hotel since trains don't run all night and taxis can be costly.

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CPT

Use Uber or Bolt for a convenient and cost-effective ride from CPT to Cape Town.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Norse Atlantic UK from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.0

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Beth,Aug 2023

LGW - IAD

I ended up in the front row of economy so got extra leg room for free!
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good
Norse Atlantic UK
7.2
Good

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.0

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Beth,Aug 2023

LGW - IAD

I ended up in the front row of economy so got extra leg room for free!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London Gatwick?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from London Gatwick. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day from 1 airline. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Norse Atlantic UK ($324), offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town. Norse Atlantic UK is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of $329). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $890). 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 airline flying from Gatwick to Cape Town

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Gatwick to Cape Town. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 16, 2025.
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapest$324Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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