Search for cheap flights and last-minute deals with Netflights. We've scanned all the flights from London Gatwick to Cape Town, across the six airlines that offer this route. We've found that 17 / Mar / 2025 is the cheapest date to travel at the moment, but it's best to go through the results to see which flight suits you.
Emirates is the most popular airline that flies from London Gatwick to Cape Town. But it's still worth looking at other options, as there are 599 flights to Cape Town every week. If you want to broaden your search, look at flights departing from other airports.
Your flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town will take at least 17 hrs 5 mins. On average, it takes 20 hrs 5 mins to fly the 9649 km distance. Take a look at flight times to see which one works best for you.
July is normally the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town, but it’s important to try different options when you search. Searching by month, for instance, will show you the best time of the week to fly. February is always the most expensive time to fly but, if you check regularly and book early, you have a better chance of getting a good deal.
