Cheap Flights from London (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheap Flights from London (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hahn Air Technologies
Mon, 13 Oct. - Wed, 29 Oct.
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
AU$986 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$986
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct. from London to Cape Town, returning Wed, 29 Oct., priced at AU$986 found 6 days ago
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 3 Nov. - Thu, 13 Nov.
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
AU$990 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$990
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Norse Atlantic UK flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov. from London to Cape Town, returning Thu, 13 Nov., priced at AU$990 found 1 day ago
APG Distribution System
Mon, 13 Oct. - Wed, 29 Oct.
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,037 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,037
Return
found 6 days ago
Select APG Distribution System flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct. from London to Cape Town, returning Wed, 29 Oct., priced at AU$1,037 found 6 days ago
APG Distribution System
Mon, 6 Oct. - Sun, 19 Oct.
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,038 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$1,038
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select APG Distribution System flight, departing Mon, 6 Oct. from London to Cape Town, returning Sun, 19 Oct., priced at AU$1,038 found 3 hours ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Mon, 6 Oct. - Sun, 19 Oct.
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,080 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$1,080
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Mon, 6 Oct. from London to Cape Town, returning Sun, 19 Oct., priced at AU$1,080 found 3 hours ago
APG Distribution System
Sat, 1 Nov. - Sat, 15 Nov.
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,093 Return, found 10 hours ago
AU$1,093
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select APG Distribution System flight, departing Sat, 1 Nov. from London to Cape Town, returning Sat, 15 Nov., priced at AU$1,093 found 10 hours ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Sat, 1 Nov. - Sat, 15 Nov.
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,135 Return, found 10 hours ago
AU$1,135
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Sat, 1 Nov. from London to Cape Town, returning Sat, 15 Nov., priced at AU$1,135 found 10 hours ago
APG Distribution System
Mon, 3 Nov. - Thu, 13 Nov.
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,138 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,138
Return
found 1 day ago
Select APG Distribution System flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov. from London to Cape Town, returning Thu, 13 Nov., priced at AU$1,138 found 1 day ago
Kenya Airways
Thu, 22 Jan. - Sat, 7 Feb.
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,247 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,247
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan. from London to Cape Town, returning Sat, 7 Feb., priced at AU$1,247 found 5 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 7 Jan. - Wed, 14 Jan.
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,287 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$1,287
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 7 Jan. from London to Cape Town, returning Wed, 14 Jan., priced at AU$1,287 found 15 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from London (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$672 - AU$1,786 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from London to Cape Town route information
Origin airport
Gatwick
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
APG Distribution System, British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Hahn Air Technologies, Kenya Airways, Norse Atlantic UK, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines
Return price
AU$986
Distance
9585 km

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from LGW to CPT?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) is AU$986. But you better act fast. This price is based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but each airline has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do have to cancel your flight, check out our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from LGW to CPT that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for LGW to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to CPT?
To get through the 15 hours and 58 minutes flight time between LGW and Cape Town Intl. Airport, it's wise to have a plan. A tablet filled with your favourite TV series is a great start.
How far is the flight from LGW to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
With around 9 700 kilometres separating LGW and Cape Town Intl. Airport, your flight will be a long one. Pack wisely and make your journey more comfortable. Little things like warm clothes and some noise-cancelling headphones should be in your carry-on bag.
Which airlines fly direct from LGW to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Flying nonstop between LGW and CPT isn't possible at the moment. However, you'll still be able to book a flight to Cape Town with at least one stop.
Are Gatwick Airport (LGW) to CPT flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Airline tickets from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl. Airport are available up to a year prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may nab fantastic last-minute deals, it's not something you should bank on. Also, booking your flights well in advance means you'll have more options — and you can avoid being wedged in the dreaded middle seat! We're constantly updating our fares to bring you the best bargains, so keep checking in for all the latest specials.

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