Question 1

How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

For as low as R12 515, Norse Atlantic UK can have you in Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport in 11h 30m. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Cape Town is about 9637 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

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Turkish Airlines, at R7 076, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Norse Atlantic UK and A.P.G.. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 3

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

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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 84 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.

Question 4

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town is R6 204. On average you can expect to pay R10 060. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R8 226.

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, check out the most popular airlines for this route: A.P.G., Emirates or Ethiopian Air.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly return from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

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Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 33% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 11

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town at least 24 days early can save you up to 21% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 24 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town for as little as R15 240 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R18 650 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport average R17 772. You can even find prices in November for less than R17 772, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as R7 312. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 48%.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 39% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

For a flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre vof the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day. 6 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London Gatwick on a regular basis.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Gatwick to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Gatwick to Cape Town. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Gatwick to Cape Town?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cape Town from Gatwick.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Gatwick to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Cape Town from Gatwick shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Gatwick to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R12 427
One-way from	R9 298
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R19 265
Good round-trip deal	R10 959 or less
Good one-way deal	R6 881 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR7 076	AverageR22 312	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Norse Atlantic UK	CheapestR9 607	AverageR12 906	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 018	AverageR15 841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 087	AverageR36 529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR18 072	AverageR24 673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town from R9 298

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or March, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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