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Cheap flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT)

LGW — CPT
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or May, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$769
Provider with most accurate pricing for London Gatwick-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for London Gatwick-Cape Town Intl flights.
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

Compare providers for flights from Gatwick to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on London Gatwick Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on London Gatwick Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Gatwick Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London Gatwick Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for London Gatwick Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Travel insights for flights from Gatwick to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Gatwick to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Gatwick to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,286). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London Gatwick?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from London Gatwick. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day from 1 airline. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,286). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Gatwick to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest$584Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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