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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from £287

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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 14:35
LGW
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CPT
26h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 05:40
CPT
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LGW
17h 05m1 stop
£468Ethiopian Air
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
09:00 - 21:30
LGW
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CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:30 - 10:15
CPT
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LGW
11h 45mdirect
£471Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 4 May - Thu, 21 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 13:00
LGW
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CPT
25h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 06:20
CPT
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LGW
15h 55m1 stop
£471Ethiopian Air
Mon, 11 May - Sun, 17 May
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
09:00 - 21:30
LGW
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CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:30 - 10:15
CPT
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LGW
11h 45mdirect
£473Norse Atlantic UK
Fri, 8 May - Sun, 17 May
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
09:00 - 21:30
LGW
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CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:30 - 10:15
CPT
-
LGW
11h 45mdirect
£474Norse Atlantic UK
Fri, 8 May - Sun, 17 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 14:35
LGW
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CPT
26h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 05:40
CPT
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LGW
17h 05m1 stop
£476Ethiopian Air
Mon, 19 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
09:00 - 21:30
LGW
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CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:30 - 10:15
CPT
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LGW
11h 45mdirect
£478Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 4 May - Fri, 15 May
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
09:00 - 21:30
LGW
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CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:30 - 10:15
CPT
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LGW
11h 45mdirect
£479Norse Atlantic UK
Sun, 3 May - Sat, 9 May
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
20:30 - 10:00
LGW
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CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 - 22:15
CPT
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LGW
11h 45mdirect
£481Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 9 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
09:00 - 21:30
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CPT
11h 30mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:30 - 10:15
CPT
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LGW
11h 45mdirect
£485Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 4 May - Sun, 10 May

Ethiopian Air flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
2 Feb
LGW10:00London Gatwick
26h 35m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
9 Feb
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
17h 05m
1 stop
LGW05:40London Gatwick
£468
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Ethiopian Air
11 May
LGW10:10London Gatwick
25h 50m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
17 May
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
15h 55m
1 stop
LGW06:20London Gatwick
£471
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Ethiopian Air
19 Jan
LGW10:00London Gatwick
26h 35m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
4 Feb
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
17h 05m
1 stop
LGW05:40London Gatwick
£476
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Norse Atlantic UK flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

Our best Norse Atlantic UK deals on London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Norse Atlantic UK
4 May
LGW09:00London Gatwick
11h 30m
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
22 May
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
11h 45m
LGW10:15London Gatwick
£470
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Norse Atlantic UK
8 May
LGW09:00London Gatwick
11h 30m
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
17 May
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
11h 45m
LGW10:15London Gatwick
£473
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Norse Atlantic UK
8 May
LGW09:00London Gatwick
11h 30m
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
17 May
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
11h 45m
LGW10:15London Gatwick
£474
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 2/2

10:00-14:35

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

14:35-05:40

1 stop17h 05m

£468

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 4/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£470

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

10:10-13:00

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

15:25-06:20

1 stop15h 55m

£471

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 8/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£473

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Fri 8/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£474

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 19/1

10:00-14:35

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

14:35-05:40

1 stop17h 05m

£476

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 4/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£478

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 3/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£479

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£481

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 4/5

09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£485

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport during October instead. Flights to Cape Town in October, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around £503.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £713. Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around £855. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town when you can find flight prices for as low as £494. Flying to Cape Town in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are £818 on average. Flights to Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl flight route?

Fly from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl for the best London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around £673 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport for as low as £498 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 39% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (LGW to CPT) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

Best price found

£293

Fastest flight time

11h 30m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport in the past 72 hours is £293. The best return flight deal from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £353.
The fastest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town takes 11h 30m
Direct flights go from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From London Gatwick Airport there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).
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  • How far is London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    London Gatwick and Cape Town Intl are 5982.7 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 11h 30m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

  • What is the most popular airline from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Best airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

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EmiratesPriceFrom £324Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,435 reviews
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Norse Atlantic UKPriceFrom £356Free CancellationRating
7.2
51 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £400Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,432 reviews
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0.0
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0.0
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £491Free CancellationRating
7.2
902 reviews
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6.8
287 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £543Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,090 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom £547Free CancellationRating
7.5
675 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £568Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,571 reviews
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  • Norse Atlantic UK Flights From London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town

    Across 3 Norse Atlantic UK flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town this week, the average price was £527, with the best Norse Atlantic UK deals starting from £356 round-trip. 51 users have rated Norse Atlantic UK on momondo, with an average score of 7.2/10.

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Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
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