For early flights, consider staying at a Gatwick hotel since trains don't run all night and taxis can be costly.
Cheap flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT)
LGW — CPT
Nov 30 — Dec 71
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town
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 October 31, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $681 |
Good round-trip deal | $581 or less |
Good one-way deal | $488 or less |
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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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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 October 24, 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 $373). 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 October 31, 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.
How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?
Over the last year, A.P.G. have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.
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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 October 31, 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
Comfort
7.1
Crew
7.8
Overall
7.2
Boarding
7.2
Food
6.0
Entertainment
6.4
Reviews
1 / 2
10.0
ExcellentBeth,Aug 2023
LGW - IAD
Norse Atlantic UK
Norse Atlantic UK
Comfort
7.1
Crew
7.8
Overall
7.2
Boarding
7.2
Food
6.0
Entertainment
6.4
Reviews
1 / 2
10.0
ExcellentBeth,Aug 2023
LGW - IAD
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$324 | Average$733 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |