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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.490 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Apr, returning Tue, 22 Apr.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Tue, 15 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 22 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 490 €, select.
London.508 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Dec, returning Mon, 12 Jan.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 23 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 508 €, select.
London.508 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep, returning Mon, 29 Sep.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 508 €, select.
London.510 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 510 €, select.
London.510 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 510 €, select.
London.532 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar, returning Tue, 17 Mar.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from Cape Town on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 532 €, select.
London.542 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Oct, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 542 €, select.
London.553 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 May, returning Tue, 27 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 12 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 553 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to London Gatwick flights are currently cheapest in April.
Apr
from 490 €
May
from 553 €
Jun
from 559 €
Jul
from 615 €
Aug
from 665 €
Sep
from 508 €
Oct
from 542 €
Nov
from 635 €
Dec
from 510 €
Jan
from 728 €
Feb
from 623 €
Mar
from 532 €

Direct flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick

Cape Town to London Gatwick: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Gatwick.

Cape Town to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found490 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time11 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineNorse Atlantic Airways (UK)
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick is 490 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to London Gatwick.
Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and APG Distribution System fly direct from Cape Town to London Gatwick.
As of April 2025, there are 8 flights per week flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Tuesday, 15 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Gatwick but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Gatwick.

Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 50 minutes.

  • London's timezone is UTC+0, making London two hours behind Cape Town.

  • Flights from CPT to LGW start at 11:45 — the earliest with Norse Atlantic UK. The last departure is at 20:10 with British Airways. In total, there are four weekly Cape Town International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CPT to LGW flight.

  • During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • British Airways offers direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.

  • British Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • With a dependable 81.82% of services arriving on schedule, British Airways has the best on-time record for CPT to LGW flights.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and LGW:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is 190 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 490 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book three months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CPT to LGW.

  • February is the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from CPT to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • Cape Town International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CPT land on schedule 81.65% of the time.

  • Cape Town International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CPT:

Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

  • London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit London based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPT to LGW around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've done London, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're looking to explore another great destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key highlights.

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