Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Cape Town are Emirates and SWISS. With an average price for the route of £904 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £695 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 5,988 miles separating London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in about 11h 05m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from London Gatwick Airport and lands in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 11h 25m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town was £360 for a one-way ticket and £543 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Gatwick Airport at 06:50 and will be landing in Cape Town at 20:20.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town jets off at 20:10 and lands at 09:30.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town. They are: A.P.G., Hahn Air and Norse Atlantic UK. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Norse Atlantic UK at £347 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Norse Atlantic UK.

Question 9

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flight route.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost £395 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,114 and £883 respectively.

Question 14

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

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 London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

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 Cape Town with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

Question 17

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

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 Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 18

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Cape Town historically see delays in approximately 29% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 150 minutes.

Question 19

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town 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 29% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

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 23

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town were found on Norse Atlantic UK (£543) and Condor (£546).

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport usually cost between £451 and £717 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £543 on Norse Atlantic UK (2 Dec–24 Dec).

Question 26

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cape Town is Norse Atlantic UK, followed by Turkish Airlines and Emirates.

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