Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Norse Atlantic Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 641.

Question 4

How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 21% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 7

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 35m.

Question 8

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Ethiopian Air and Norse Atlantic UK fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in about 11h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 10m. The distance between Cape Town and London Gatwick Airport is about 9637 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at R4 780, Hahn Air will fly you from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport and back. In addition to Hahn Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Norse Atlantic UK and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R7 740 and R8 962, respectively. These flights start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport are Norse Atlantic UK (R3 267), Kenya Airways (R3 753), and A.P.G. (R4 285).

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of R6 732). Flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 571). 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 14

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport? While on average our users pay R8 176, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 521. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick), is priced around R9 788.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport are Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Most of the time, Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Dubai.

Question 19

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Addis Ababa.

Question 20

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai and Gold Souq are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport as you normally would.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to London Gatwick from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to London Gatwick should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to London Gatwick from 10 different airlines.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

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

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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 Cape Town to Gatwick.

Question 25

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Gatwick 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 26

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Cape Town to Gatwick. 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 27

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Cape Town to Gatwick by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 29

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

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	R10 966
One-way from	R5 666
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R12 000
Good round-trip deal	R8 897 or less
Good one-way deal	R5 165 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hahn Air	CheapestR4 780	AverageR11 531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Hahn Air flights
Norse Atlantic UK	CheapestR7 740	AverageR10 213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 962	AverageR12 212	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
SWISS	CheapestR8 987	AverageR12 359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
A.P.G.	CheapestR10 192	AverageR12 322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search A.P.G. flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 339	AverageR13 731	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 836	AverageR12 265	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 515	AverageR14 384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 006	AverageR13 843	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 225	AverageR17 044	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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