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

SWISS is the most popular carrier operating from London Gatwick to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines 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 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 13 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 August 2025, there are 13 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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09:10 - 21:45LGW-CPT

11h 35mdirect

00:30 - 11:15CPT-LGW

11h 45mdirect

£496Norse Atlantic UK

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Mon, 13 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct

20:30 - 10:00LGW-CPT

11h 30mdirect

12:30 - 22:15CPT-LGW

11h 45mdirect

£499Norse Atlantic UK

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Mon, 27 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

10:05 - 10:50LGW-JNB

22h 45m1 stop

19:10 - 16:10JNB-LGW

23h 00m1 stop

£540Turkish Airlines

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Thu, 6 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov

17:05 - 10:50LGW-JNB

15h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 22:35JNB-LGW

29h 30m1 stop

£540Turkish Airlines

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Fri, 6 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

10:10 - 03:55LGW-JNB

16h 45m1 stop

14:30 - 06:20JNB-LGW

16h 50m1 stop

£544Ethiopian Air

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Mon, 22 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct

10:00 - 03:55LGW-JNB

15h 55m1 stop

14:30 - 05:10JNB-LGW

16h 40m1 stop

£552Ethiopian Air

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Sun, 16 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec

08:40 - 10:55LGW-DUR

24h 15m2 stops

12:25 - 12:35DUR-LGW

26h 10m2 stops

£672Qatar Airways

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Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov

14:55 - 10:35LGW-DUR

18h 40m2 stops

12:05 - 06:40DUR-LGW

19h 35m2 stops

£685Qatar Airways

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Thu, 16 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct

13:35 - 20:00LGW-PLZ

28h 25m2 stops

12:40 - 11:40PLZ-LGW

25h 00m2 stops

£879Emirates

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Tue, 4 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec

20:25 - 20:00LGW-PLZ

45h 35m2 stops

12:40 - 11:40PLZ-LGW

25h 00m2 stops

£899Emirates

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Fri, 31 Oct - Wed, 3 Dec

Ethiopian Air flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

22 Sept

LGW10:10London Gatwick

16h 45m

1 stop

JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

6 Oct

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

LGW06:20London Gatwick

£544

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Ethiopian Air

16 Nov

LGW10:00London Gatwick

15h 55m

1 stop

JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

3 Dec

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m

1 stop

LGW05:10London Gatwick

£552

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Ethiopian Air

30 Oct

LGW10:00London Gatwick

15h 55m

1 stop

JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

15 Nov

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m

1 stop

LGW05:10London Gatwick

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Kenya Airways flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

11 Sept

LGW11:00London Gatwick

22h 55m

1 stop

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

23 Sept

JNB01:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 30m

1 stop

LGW06:55London Gatwick

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Kenya Airways

11 Sept

LGW11:00London Gatwick

27h 50m

1 stop

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23 Sept

JNB01:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 30m

1 stop

LGW06:55London Gatwick

£547

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Kenya Airways

11 Sept

LGW11:00London Gatwick

36h 25m

1 stop

JNB00:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

23 Sept

JNB01:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 30m

1 stop

LGW06:55London Gatwick

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Mon 13/10

09:10-21:45

Nonstop11h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/10

00:30-11:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£496

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 27/10

20:30-10:00

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

12:30-22:15

Nonstop11h 45m

£499

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 6/11

10:05-10:50

1 stop22h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-16:10

1 stop23h 00m

£540

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Fri 6/2

17:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

19:05-22:35

1 stop29h 30m

£540

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 22/9

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

14:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

£544

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 16/11

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

14:30-05:10

1 stop16h 40m

£552

LondonDurban

LGW - DUR

LGWDUR

London Gatwick

Sat 15/11

08:40-10:55

2 stops24h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 22/11

12:25-12:35

2 stops26h 10m

£672

LondonDurban

LGW - DUR

LGWDUR

London Gatwick

Thu 16/10

14:55-10:35

2 stops18h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 21/10

12:05-06:40

2 stops19h 35m

£685

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Tue 4/11

13:35-20:00

2 stops28h 25m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 2/12

12:40-11:40

2 stops25h 00m

£879

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Fri 31/10

20:25-20:00

2 stops45h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 3/12

12:40-11:40

2 stops25h 00m

£899

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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?

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 May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £535.

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 £559. 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 £654.

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 £529. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around £654.

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 £643 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 £568 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	£285
Fastest flight time	11h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South Africa	1 airport

The best one-way flight to South Africa from London Gatwick Airport in the past 72 hours is £285. The best return flight deal from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £415.

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

Direct flights go from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa every day.

There is 1 airport near South Africa: 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 August 2025, there are 13 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 42.40% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 28.52%, Boeing 777-300ER with 12.76%, and Boeing 777 with 12.18%.

Best airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa

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Emirates	PriceFrom £331	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,317 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Norse Atlantic UK	PriceFrom £338	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 47 reviews	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
KLM	PriceFrom £397	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,388 reviews	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom £406	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 836 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
A.P.G.	PriceFrom £412	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search A.P.G. flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £440	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,703 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £440	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 278 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £461	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,950 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £471	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 658 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom £492	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 36 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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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?

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

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?

SWISS is the most popular carrier operating from London Gatwick to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Cheap London Gatwick Airport to South Africa flight deals and tips

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa?

How many operators does momondo search 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?

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

What is the most popular plane model from London Gatwick Airport to South Africa?

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

Why use momondo?

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?

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

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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