What is the cheapest airline that flies from London Gatwick to South Africa?

Kenya Airways, Norse Atlantic UK, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from London Gatwick to South Africa

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to South Africa flights?

According to our data, Norse Atlantic Airways have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 24% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to South Africa flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Norse Atlantic UK, Ethiopian Air and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from London Gatwick Airport according to our data. Norse Atlantic UK is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How often are flights from London to South Africa delayed?

Historically, on average around 24% of flights between London and South Africa have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 166 minutes.

How many flights depart from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa on average per week?

As of February 2026, 3 flights take off from London Gatwick Airport and land in South Africa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa?

As of February 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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14:30 - 06:20

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16h 50m

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£444Ethiopian Air

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun

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36h 05m

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15h 20m

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£445Condor

Wed, 6 May - Wed, 27 May

10:15 - 11:50

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CPT

23h 35m

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16:35 - 13:10

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21h 35m

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£532Turkish Airlines

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DUR

19h 15m

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21h 00m

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26h 05m

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£535Multiple Airlines

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CPT

17h 15m

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16:35 - 09:55

CPT

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18h 20m

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£536Turkish Airlines

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CPT

18h 00m

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14:25 - 06:50

CPT

LGW

17h 25m

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£540Kenya Airways

Mon, 1 Jun - Fri, 3 Jul

10:20 - 06:00

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CPT

17h 40m

1 stop

14:25 - 06:20

CPT

LGW

17h 55m

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£543Kenya Airways

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PTG

35h 45m

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11:00 - 07:20

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21h 20m

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£892Emirates

Sun, 3 May - Wed, 6 May

14:35 - 14:30

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MQP

22h 55m

2 stops

08:25 - 12:35

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LGW

29h 10m

2 stops

£894Emirates

Sun, 31 May - Wed, 3 Jun

Ethiopian Air flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

1 Jun

LGW10:10London Gatwick

16h 45m

1 stop

JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

8 Jun

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

LGW06:20London Gatwick

£444

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5 Mar

LGW10:00London Gatwick

15h 55m

1 stop

JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

15 Mar

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 10m

1 stop

LGW05:40London Gatwick

£448

Ethiopian Air

2 Mar

LGW10:00London Gatwick

15h 55m

1 stop

JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

16 Mar

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 10m

1 stop

LGW05:40London Gatwick

£448

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16 Feb

LGW16:00London Gatwick

17h 25m

1 stop

JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

1 Mar

JNB13:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m

1 stop

LGW06:55London Gatwick

£688

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14 Feb

LGW16:00London Gatwick

17h 25m

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JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

17 Feb

JNB13:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m

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LGW06:55London Gatwick

£744

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Polokwane

Wed 6/5

11:00-07:20

2 stops21h 20m

£892

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London Gatwick

Sun 31/5

14:35-14:30

2 stops22h 55m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Wed 3/6

08:25-12:35

2 stops29h 10m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £517. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of May, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £518.

What is the cheapest London Gatwick to South Africa flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from London Gatwick Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around £621 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from London Gatwick Airport for as low as £534 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on London Gatwick to South Africa flights?

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

Can stopping save me money on London Gatwick Airport to South Africa flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between London Gatwick Airport to South Africa.

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Best price found	£300
Fastest flight time	11h 30m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from London Gatwick Airport in the past 72 hours is £300. The best return flight deal from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £452.

The fastest flight from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa takes 11h 30m

Direct flights go from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Norse Atlantic UK..

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From London Gatwick Airport there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa?
As of February 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between London Gatwick Airport and South Africa, the leading plane model is Boeing 787 Dreamliner, making up 37.73% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 36.50%, Boeing 777-300ER with 9.19%, and Boeing 777 with 8.72%.

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Emirates	PriceFrom £321	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,509 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Norse Atlantic UK	PriceFrom £343	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 52 reviews	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom £370	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 958 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	PriceFrom £394	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,450 reviews	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £415	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 291 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
A.P.G.	PriceFrom £442	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search A.P.G. flights
Hahn Air	PriceFrom £461	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search Hahn Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £474	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,207 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £475	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,867 reviews	Search SWISS flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom £490	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 40 reviews	Search RwandAir flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from London to South Africa?

It is quick and easy to find London to South Africa flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to South Africa that suits you.

Can I find flights from London to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to South Africa from London which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from London to South Africa?

Once you have performed a search for London to South Africa flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from London to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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Can stopping save me money on London Gatwick Airport to South Africa flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between London Gatwick Airport to South Africa.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from London Gatwick to South Africa?

Kenya Airways, Norse Atlantic UK, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from London Gatwick to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

How often are flights from London to South Africa delayed?

Historically, on average around 24% of flights between London and South Africa have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 166 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to South Africa flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to South Africa flights?

According to our data, Norse Atlantic Airways have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 24% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa on average per week?

As of February 2026, 3 flights take off from London Gatwick Airport and land in South Africa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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