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

As of October 2025, 6 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 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

Norse Atlantic UK, A.P.G., and Hahn Air are the most popular carriers operating from London Gatwick to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Norse Atlantic UK are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from London Gatwick Airport according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

As of October 2025, there are 14 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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20:30 - 10:00LGW-CPT

11h 30mdirect

12:30 - 22:15CPT-LGW

11h 45mdirect

£414Norse Atlantic UK

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Fri, 14 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec

20:30 - 10:00LGW-CPT

11h 30mdirect

12:30 - 22:15CPT-LGW

11h 45mdirect

£414Norse Atlantic UK

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10:00 - 03:55LGW-JNB

15h 55m1 stop

23:00 - 05:40JNB-LGW

32h 40m1 stop

£488Ethiopian Air

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10:00 - 03:55LGW-JNB

15h 55m1 stop

14:30 - 05:40JNB-LGW

17h 10m1 stop

£492Ethiopian Air

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17:05 - 10:50LGW-JNB

15h 45m1 stop

19:10 - 22:35JNB-LGW

29h 25m1 stop

£524Turkish Airlines

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10:20 - 10:50LGW-JNB

22h 30m1 stop

19:10 - 16:10JNB-LGW

23h 00m1 stop

£527Turkish Airlines

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08:40 - 10:55LGW-DUR

24h 15m2 stops

12:25 - 05:55DUR-LGW

19h 30m2 stops

£646Qatar Airways

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08:40 - 10:55LGW-DUR

24h 15m2 stops

12:25 - 05:55DUR-LGW

19h 30m2 stops

£672Qatar Airways

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13:35 - 17:15LGW-PTG

25h 40m2 stops

07:35 - 18:25PTG-LGW

36h 50m2 stops

£882Emirates

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09:40 - 17:15LGW-PTG

29h 35m2 stops

11:00 - 11:40PTG-LGW

26h 40m2 stops

£882Emirates

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Ethiopian Air flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

20 Nov

LGW10:00London Gatwick

15h 55m

1 stop

JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

21 Dec

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 40m

1 stop

LGW05:40London Gatwick

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Ethiopian Air

9 Nov

LGW10:00London Gatwick

15h 55m

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JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

22 Nov

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 10m

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LGW05:40London Gatwick

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17 Mar

LGW10:00London Gatwick

15h 55m

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JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25 Mar

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 10m

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LGW05:40London Gatwick

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15 Nov

LGW10:25London Gatwick

22h 30m

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23 Nov

JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 20m

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LGW06:25London Gatwick

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15 Nov

LGW10:25London Gatwick

22h 30m

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23 Nov

JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 20m

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LGW06:25London Gatwick

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22 Nov

LGW10:25London Gatwick

22h 30m

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JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

5 Dec

JNB05:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

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LGW06:20London Gatwick

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19:10-16:10

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Tue 17/3

12:25-05:55

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Mon 16/3

13:35-17:15

2 stops25h 40m

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2 stops36h 50m

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2 stops29h 35m

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11:00-11:40

2 stops26h 40m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, March 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 £503. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of March, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £547.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to South Africa. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £569. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa for around £667.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to South Africa is in the morning. Flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa during this time can be as low as £539. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around £667.

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 £644 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 £580 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	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in South Africa	1 airport

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 £427.

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

Direct flights go from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa?
As of October 2025, there are 14 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 37.58% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 35.16%, Boeing 777 with 10.88%, and Boeing 777-300ER with 10.81%.

Best airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa

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Emirates	PriceFrom £331	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,394 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Norse Atlantic UK	PriceFrom £357	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 51 reviews	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom £380	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 882 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	PriceFrom £405	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,406 reviews	Search KLM flights
A.P.G.	PriceFrom £425	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search A.P.G. flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £426	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 286 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £449	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,775 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Hahn Air	PriceFrom £455	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search Hahn Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £469	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,031 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £480	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 670 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic 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.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

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?

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.

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

Norse Atlantic UK, A.P.G., and Hahn Air are the most popular carriers operating from London Gatwick to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

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

As of October 2025, 6 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 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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Best airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa

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

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

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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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