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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 6:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 7:36 am.

The flight takes about 11h 26m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town takes 11h 26m, covering 5,988 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town range from $715 to $1,072, with an average of $869 over the past 12 months. Anything below $715 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the $869 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $826 round-trip, compared to $882 via a layover through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $59–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by A.P.G. and Hahn Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $507, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $837 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $922, a difference of $85.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Norse Atlantic UK operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Cape Town.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 40m, compared with 16h 39m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 17h 15m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Cape Town is 2 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Sea Point Pavilion and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flights:

• Norse Atlantic UK: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• A.P.G.: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Norse Atlantic UK: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hahn Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• A.P.G.: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.