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

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Returns from £532.51

One-way from £409.38

British Airways and Norse fly direct from London Gatwick to Cape Town International South Africa. The journey time flying from London Gatwick to Cape Town International South Africa is around 12 Hours 8 Minutes. With the distance covered being 9,641 Km (5,991 Miles). The airport code for London Gatwick is LGW and for Cape Town International it is CPT.

Flight prices can fluctuate at certain times of the day but also at weekends. Cape Town International South Africa flights may be normally booked months in advance and this may be the best option if you intend to get the best prices from London Gatwick. We recommend booking your flights to Cape Town International South Africa in advance as prices normally increase the nearer the departure date.

Please note that the time difference at Cape Town International is 2.0 GMT. So remember to change your watch before arriving at Cape Town International.

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town International (CPT) and the number of flights they operate each day.

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

The most direct flights offered from London Gatwick to Cape Town International South Africa are by Norse with around 6 flights a week. These operate from 09:50 with the latest flight being at 20:30. The most popular flight no is Z0795.

When travelling with Norse it would be worth visiting their website www.google.com/search?q=Norse for further information on bookings and special offers.

Below you can see the times of all flights. These flight times do vary so we recommend you look on the appropriate airline website for accurate information for the dates you are departing.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
20:30
AirlineFlightNo
NorseZ0795
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Tuesday
09:50
AirlineFlightNo
NorseZ0795
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Wednesday
20:30
AirlineFlightNo
NorseZ0795
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Thursday
09:50
AirlineFlightNo
NorseZ0795
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Saturday
20:30
AirlineFlightNo
NorseZ0795
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Sunday
09:50
AirlineFlightNo
NorseZ0795
20:30
AirlineFlightNo
British AirwaysBA2041
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You may also have a choice of an alternative airport when it comes to flying from London Gatwick and arriving at Cape Town International. You can find details of this below.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
London Heathrow to Cape Town 09,680 km (6,015 miles)12 Hours 11 Minutes
London Stansted to Cape Town 09,712 km (6,035 miles)12 Hours 13 Minutes

Please remember your valid passport before departing LGW airport.

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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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