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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,053. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.$1,047 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,047, select.

Cape Town.$1,053 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,053, select.

Cape Town.$1,059 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,059, select.

Cape Town.$1,165 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,165, select.

Cape Town.$1,175 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,175, select.

Cape Town.$1,212 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,212, select.

Cape Town.$1,215 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,215, select.

Cape Town.$1,225 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,225, select.

Cape Town.$1,226 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,226, select.

Cape Town.$1,234 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,234, select.

Cape Town.$1,252 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,252, select.

Cape Town.$1,253 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 May, returning Wed, 19 May.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 19 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,253, select.

Cape Town.$1,254 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jun, returning Wed, 16 Jun.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 16 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,254, select.

Cape Town.$1,255 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,255, select.

Cape Town.$1,255 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 May, returning Wed, 23 Jun.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 23 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,255, select.

Cape Town.$1,277 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,277, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in October.

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London to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,047
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	11 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airline	Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Average flights per week	11

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from London Gatwick to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town is $1,047. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from London Gatwick to Cape Town?

11 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Cape Town.

Which airlines fly direct from London Gatwick to Cape Town?

Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and APG Distribution System fly direct from London Gatwick to Cape Town.

How many flights are there a week from London Gatwick to Cape Town?

As of September 2026, there are 11 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Cape Town.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Gatwick to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Cape Town is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 30 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town with?

Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport is 11 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Choose from three weekly London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport flights. The 17:15 departure with Norse Atlantic UK is the earliest you can take. Norse Atlantic UK operates the latest service of the day at 20:40.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Cape Town — and maybe even more of South Africa if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGW and CPT include:
- Istanbul Airport
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

At the moment, $475 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,048. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to CPT, reserve your trip nine months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to CPT.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London Gatwick Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from LGW reach their destination without delay.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Grab a Cape Town Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Cape Town Airport about one week in advance of your trip.

Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

Cape Town Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 18ºC then.

Explore more of South Africa

Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
If you're interested in discovering another side of South Africa, consider Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are key highlights.