Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to London, Emirates or Norse Atlantic UK?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to London are Emirates and Norse Atlantic UK. With an average price for the route of £635 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Norse Atlantic UK is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £494 and an overall rating of 7.2.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to London Gatwick Airport will take on average 11h 45m to travel the 5,988 miles flying distance from Cape Town.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Cape Town and London Gatwick Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in London Gatwick Airport, with an average flight time of 12h 00m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport was £174 for a one-way ticket and £532 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London Gatwick Airport on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

Question 6

Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town airport is called Cape Town Intl and the only airport in London Gatwick Airport is London Gatwick.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 11:30 and will be landing in London Gatwick Airport at 21:15.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport jets off at 23:55 and lands at 10:00.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport direct and that is Norse Atlantic UK. The best return deal found from Norse Atlantic UK for the route is £302.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport flight route.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport is February, where tickets cost £536 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £654 and £647 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport.

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Gatwick Airport from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Gatwick Airport with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Gatwick Airport from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 17

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £693 for a return.

Question 18

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) is the top choice – 90% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 19

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Frankfurt am Main (FRA) often has the shortest stopovers from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport, with an average time of 3h 20m.

Question 20

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 17h 00m.

Question 21

How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Cape Town and London historically see delays in approximately 15% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 167 minutes.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Norse Atlantic Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Monday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport were found on Norse Atlantic UK (£532) and Turkish Airlines (£554).

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Question 28

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £303, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 29

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to London Gatwick Airport from Cape Town usually cost between £516 and £622 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £532 on Norse Atlantic UK (22 Dec–12 Jan).

Question 30

What are the most popular airlines flying to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to London Gatwick Airport is Emirates, followed by Norse Atlantic UK.

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