R5 392 Cheap flights to London Gatwick Airport

From most locations, the cheapest flights to London Gatwick Airport can be found during the month of February; however great deals can be found at other times.

On average, from most locations, when planning your trip to London Gatwick Airport, try to book your flight in the region of 85 days in advance for the cheapest prices.

From most locations, the cheapest day to fly to London Gatwick Airport is Monday. Most users found that departing on a Saturday was most expensive.

In general, when looking for the cheapest flight to London Gatwick Airport, our data indicates that Morning flights are the most cost-effective. Afternoon flights tend to be the most expensive.

Those flying to London Gatwick Airport could potentially find better pricing at London City Airport (12 km from London city centre), London Heathrow Airport (23 km from London Gatwick Airport city centre), London Luton Airport (45 km from London city centre), London Stansted Airport (50 km from London city centre) or London Southend Airport (57 km from London city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

London Luton Airport has an average price of R1 611 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting London. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

R858 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to London. This flight is from Edinburgh and is 90% cheaper than most flights to London. To find the cheapest price to London from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Emirates is the most popular airline offering flights to London Gatwick Airport, with 46% of our users opting to fly with them when travelling to London Gatwick Airport. Other popular options include Qatar Airways and SWISS. There are a total of 10 different airlines flying to London Gatwick Airport.

Prices for flights to London Gatwick Airport are updated daily.

As of September 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights to London Gatwick Airport.

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 to London Gatwick Airport.

The travel and health documents required for your trip to London Gatwick Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at London Gatwick Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.