Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between R13 127 and R16 039 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 565 on Norse Atlantic UK (Sept 16–Sept 30).

Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 45m.

Question 3

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: 14h 15m.

Question 4

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 15% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 15% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 167 minutes.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 632.

Question 7

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between R13 127 and R16 039 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 565 on Norse Atlantic UK (Sept 16–Sept 30).

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 79% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

Airlines like SWISS, Ethiopian Air, and Emirates fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in about 17h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 40m. 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 11

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at R8 194, Norse Atlantic UK will fly you from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport and back. In addition to Norse Atlantic UK, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from A.P.G. and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R10 417 and R10 420, respectively. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 12

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 309), A.P.G. (R4 379), and Qatar Airways (R4 986).

Question 13

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

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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 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 14

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

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of R11 858). Flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 721). 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 15

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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 17

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 419, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 290. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick), is priced around R10 411.

Question 18

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 Qatar Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 19

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 20

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 8 different airlines.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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

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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 27

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

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Round-trip from	R11 565
One-way from	R5 954
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R14 412
Good round-trip deal	R10 537 or less
Good one-way deal	R4 117 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Norse Atlantic UK	CheapestR8 194	AverageR10 975	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
A.P.G.	CheapestR10 417	AverageR12 594	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search A.P.G. flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 420	AverageR12 936	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Hahn Air	CheapestR10 685	AverageR11 785	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Hahn Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 489	AverageR13 048	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 168	AverageR13 715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 484	AverageR15 529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 819	AverageR15 543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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