Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa from £270
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa
Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip
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 £487. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of March, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £548.
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 £563. 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 £660.
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 £533. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around £660.
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 21 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around £644 when searching 21 weeks out.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 £546 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on London Gatwick to South Africa flights?
There are 2 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.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from London Gatwick to South Africa?
RwandAir, SWISS, and Turkish Airlines 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 34% 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.
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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 May 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 787-9 Dreamliner, making up 43.36% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 21.39%, Boeing 777-300ER with 13.12%, and Boeing 777 with 12.44%.
Best airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa with momondo
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| PriceFrom £340 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 3,217 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £344 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.1 45 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £369 | Free Cancellation | Rating 0.0 | |||
| PriceFrom £411 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 769 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £432 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.5 1,588 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £450 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.5 349 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £451 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.8 262 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £463 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.3 3,791 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £474 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.1 27 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £475 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 643 reviews |
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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?
Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to South Africa from London. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.