London Airport (LGW) Flights to Cape Town International Airport Airport (CPT)

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Returns from £532.51

One-way from £409.38

Flying to Cape Town International is very easy as there are 2 airliners who offer flights from London Gatwick including British Airways and Norse. When travelling from London Gatwick you will cover about 5,991 miles before you reach Cape Town International. This journey will take 12 Hours 8 Minutes.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. Flight to Cape Town International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

The time zone at Cape Town International is different from London Gatwick, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

To see all airliners that offer flights between London Gatwick and Cape Town International please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Norse111101109:5020:30VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways000000120:3020:30VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Norse. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers Z0795 with times between 09:50 and 20:30.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Norse at www.google.com/search?q=Norse. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
NorseZ0795
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Tuesday
09:50
AirlineFlight  No
NorseZ0795
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Wednesday
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
NorseZ0795
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Thursday
09:50
AirlineFlight  No
NorseZ0795
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Saturday
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
NorseZ0795
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Sunday
09:50
AirlineFlight  No
NorseZ0795
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA2041
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
London Heathrow to Cape Town012 Hours 11 Minutes
London Stansted to Cape Town012 Hours 13 Minutes

Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Cape Town International, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.

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Flight Price FAQ - London (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT)

DIRECT Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from London LGW to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest direct flight one way from London LGW to Cape Town CPT is £409.38 ($512 €492.67)
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DIRECT Norse Atlantic Airways (UK)
What is the cheapest direct return flight from London LGW to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest direct return flight from London LGW to Cape Town CPT is £532.51 ($666 €640.86)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from London LGW to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest flight one way from London LGW to Cape Town CPT is £394.19 ($493 €474.39)
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What is the cheapest return flight from London LGW to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest return flight from London LGW to Cape Town CPT is £503.73 ($630 €606.22)
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Flight Info FAQ - London (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT)

Who flies from London to Cape Town?
The following airlines fly from London (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT): British Airways, Norse.
How far is the flight from London to Cape Town?
The flight from London to Cape Town is 9,641KM or 5,991 miles.
How long does the flight from London to Cape Town to take?
The flight from London to Cape Town takes 12 Hours 8 Minutes.

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