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

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

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

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

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 54m.

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

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.

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

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £461.

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 16m.

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

Ethiopian Air and SWISS can get you from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in just under 17h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 25m. There are 5988 mi between Cape Town and London Gatwick Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Norse Atlantic UK, at £337, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Emirates and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Norse Atlantic UK is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Norse Atlantic UK, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £128. Qatar Airways flights start at £240 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £266 one-way.

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.

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).

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

On average you can expect to pay £399 for a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £138 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick) is currently priced at £410.

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

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

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

When flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to London Gatwick per day from 4 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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1 stop18h 20m

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CPT

Nonstop11h 30m

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Deal found 2/2£517

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Deal found 1/2£518

Mon 1/613:50

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Mon 15/610:10

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Deal found 1/2£519

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LGW

1 stop18h 20m

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LGW

CPT

1 stop20h 45m

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Deal found 1/2£521

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

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of £309). Flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £531). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

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A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick?
Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to London Gatwick per day from 4 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?
Ethiopian Air and SWISS can get you from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in just under 17h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 25m. There are 5988 mi between Cape Town and London Gatwick Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?
Norse Atlantic UK, at £337, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Emirates and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Norse Atlantic UK is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Norse Atlantic UK, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £128. Qatar Airways flights start at £240 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £266 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?
On average you can expect to pay £399 for a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £138 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick) is currently priced at £410.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Gatwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Gatwick?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Gatwick?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport (average of £309). Flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £531). 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.

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Norse Atlantic UK	Cheapest£337	Average£420	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Emirates	Cheapest£497	Average£659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£505	Average£539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£514	Average£644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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