How long is the flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?

Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Air Europa, and SWISS fly from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport in about 15h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 15m. The distance between South Africa and London Gatwick Airport is about 5610 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £135 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £226 and Emirates from £280 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 most popular routes from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?

Most travelers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick, Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick or Durban King Shaka Intl - London Gatwick when deciding on the best route from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?

Before booking your flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Kenya Airways or Turkish Airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?

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

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport (average of £569). Flying from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £651). 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.

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

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

How often are flights from South Africa to London delayed?

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

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa 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 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 Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to London flights?

Over the past year, Norse Atlantic Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport, you should look to book at least 64 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andNorse Atlantic UK from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Steven,May 2026

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

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How long is the flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Air Europa, and SWISS fly from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport in about 15h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 15m. The distance between South Africa and London Gatwick Airport is about 5610 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £135 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £226 and Emirates from £280 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?
Most travelers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick, Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick or Durban King Shaka Intl - London Gatwick when deciding on the best route from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Gatwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Gatwick?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Gatwick.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Gatwick?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport (average of £569). Flying from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £651). 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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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£324	Average£597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£514	Average£575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
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How often are flights from South Africa to London delayed?

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

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa 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 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 Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to London flights?

Over the past year, Norse Atlantic Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport, you should look to book at least 64 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andNorse Atlantic UK from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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