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 22% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

Norse Atlantic UK, SWISS, 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?

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

How often are flights from London to South Africa delayed?

Historically, on average around 23% 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 128 minutes.

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

As of December 2025, 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.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Emirates and Norse Atlantic UK are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from London Gatwick Airport according to our data. Ethiopian Air 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.

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

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

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

As of December 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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LGW

CPT

26h 35m1 stop

14:35 - 05:40

CPT

LGW

17h 05m1 stop

£468Ethiopian Air

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

09:00 - 21:30

LGW

CPT

11h 30mdirect

23:30 - 10:15

CPT

LGW

11h 45mdirect

£471Norse Atlantic UK

Mon, 4 May - Thu, 21 May

10:10 - 13:00

LGW

CPT

25h 50m1 stop

15:25 - 06:20

CPT

LGW

15h 55m1 stop

£471Ethiopian Air

Mon, 11 May - Sun, 17 May

09:00 - 21:30

LGW

CPT

11h 30mdirect

23:30 - 10:15

CPT

LGW

11h 45mdirect

£473Norse Atlantic UK

Fri, 8 May - Sun, 17 May

09:00 - 10:55

LGW

DUR

23h 55m2 stops

12:25 - 05:55

DUR

LGW

19h 30m1 stop

£665Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

14:55 - 10:25

LGW

DUR

18h 30m2 stops

11:55 - 13:25

DUR

LGW

26h 30m2 stops

£671Qatar Airways

Mon, 20 Apr - Thu, 14 May

10:15 - 16:15

LGW

GRJ

28h 00m2 stops

14:20 - 08:55

GRJ

LGW

20h 35m2 stops

£797Turkish Airlines

Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar

17:05 - 16:15

LGW

GRJ

21h 10m2 stops

14:20 - 12:10

GRJ

LGW

23h 50m2 stops

£851Turkish Airlines

Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar

20:25 - 11:55

LGW

PLZ

37h 30m2 stops

07:00 - 06:40

PLZ

LGW

25h 40m2 stops

£886Emirates

Mon, 26 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

10:05 - 14:30

LGW

MQP

27h 25m2 stops

17:20 - 19:45

MQP

LGW

27h 25m2 stops

£922Emirates

Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May

Kenya Airways flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

15 Jan

LGW10:20London Gatwick

15h 35m

1 stop

JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

23 Jan

JNB05:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

1 stop

LGW06:20London Gatwick

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12 Jan

LGW10:20London Gatwick

22h 35m

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20 Jan

JNB01:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m

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LGW06:20London Gatwick

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8 Jan

LGW10:20London Gatwick

36h 05m

1 stop

JNB00:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

21 Jan

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 20m

1 stop

LGW06:20London Gatwick

£527

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12 Mar

LGW17:05London Gatwick

15h 45m

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JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

28 Mar

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 00m

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LGW12:10London Gatwick

£527

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20 Jan

LGW06:25London Gatwick

26h 25m

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30 Jan

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m

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LGW22:35London Gatwick

£533

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19 Jan

LGW06:20London Gatwick

26h 30m

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JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

28 Feb

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 25m

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10:00-14:35

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

14:35-05:40

1 stop17h 05m

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09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

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Thu 21/5

23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£470

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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

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London Gatwick

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09:00-21:30

Nonstop11h 30m

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23:30-10:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£473

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09:00-10:55

2 stops23h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/3

12:25-05:55

1 stop19h 30m

£665

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LGW - DUR

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London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

14:55-10:25

2 stops18h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 14/5

11:55-13:25

2 stops26h 30m

£671

LondonGeorge

LGW - GRJ

LGWGRJ

London Gatwick

Sat 14/3

10:15-16:15

2 stops28h 00m

George

Sat 28/3

14:20-08:55

2 stops20h 35m

£797

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LGW - GRJ

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London Gatwick

Sat 14/3

17:05-16:15

2 stops21h 10m

George

Sat 28/3

14:20-12:10

2 stops23h 50m

£851

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LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Mon 26/1

20:25-11:55

2 stops37h 30m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 29/1

07:00-06:40

2 stops25h 40m

£886

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LGW - MQP

LGWMQP

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

10:05-14:30

2 stops27h 25m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Sun 10/5

17:20-19:45

2 stops27h 25m

£922

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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 £492. 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 £518.

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 £562. 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 £659.

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 £532. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around £658.

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 £627 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 £554 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.

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You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a London Gatwick Airport to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	£293
Fastest flight time	11h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat 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 £293. The best return flight deal from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £353.

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 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 December 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 35.90% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 35.45%, Boeing 777 with 11.24%, and Boeing 777-300ER with 10.87%.

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Emirates	PriceFrom £324	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,435 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Norse Atlantic UK	PriceFrom £356	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 51 reviews	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom £375	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 902 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	PriceFrom £400	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,432 reviews	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £421	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 287 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
A.P.G.	PriceFrom £421	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search A.P.G. flights
Hahn Air	PriceFrom £459	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search Hahn Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,090 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £464	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,810 reviews	Search SWISS flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom £496	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 37 reviews	Search RwandAir flights

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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.

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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?

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a London Gatwick Airport to South Africa flight.

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

Norse Atlantic UK, SWISS, 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 23% 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 128 minutes.

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

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Monday 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 22% 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 December 2025, 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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