Question 1

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to London?

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Finding the right flight to London is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to London quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Question 2

Can I find flights to London with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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All flight searches to London on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

Question 3

How can momondo help me find flights to London?

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momondo helps you find the best flight to London by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

Question 4

I’m not ready to book a flight to London right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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Price alerts on flights to London are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

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From most locations, the cheapest flights to London Gatwick Airport can be found during the month of May; however great deals can be found at other times.

Question 6

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

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On average, from most locations, when planning your trip to London Gatwick Airport, try to book your flight in the region of 85 days in advance for the cheapest prices.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to London Gatwick Airport?

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From most locations, the cheapest day to fly to London Gatwick Airport is Monday. Most users found that departing on a Saturday was most expensive.

Question 8

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

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In general, when looking for the cheapest flight to London Gatwick Airport, our data indicates that Morning flights are the most cost-effective. Afternoon flights tend to be the most expensive.

Question 9

Is there an alternative airport near London Gatwick Airport?

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Those flying to London Gatwick Airport could potentially find better pricing at London City Airport (12 km from London city centre), London Heathrow Airport (23 km from London Gatwick Airport city centre), London Luton Airport (45 km from London city centre), London Stansted Airport (50 km from London city centre) or London Southend Airport (57 km from London city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Question 10

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into London?

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London Luton Airport has an average price of R1 750 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting London. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

Question 11

What is the absolute cheapest flight to London?

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R1 261 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to London. This flight is from Amsterdam and is 86% cheaper than most flights to London. To find the cheapest price to London from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Question 12

Which airlines fly to London Gatwick Airport?

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Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to London Gatwick Airport with these airlines and other airlines flying from South Africa.

Question 13

Emirates Flights to London Gatwick Airport

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The most popular airline for flights to London Gatwick Airport on momondo is Emirates, which operates 20 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Dubai Intl, with the best deal for Emirates flights to London Gatwick Airport being R12 615 (return, Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick Airport, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 3 434 Emirates reviews, it is rated 8,1 by momondo users.

Question 14

RwandAir Flights to London Gatwick Airport

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RwandAir (7,7/10, 37 reviews) is also a popular choice for flights to London Gatwick Airport, with deals from as low as R8 585 from Johannesburg OR Tambo, return. With 10 RwandAir flights to London Gatwick Airport on average each week, prices can vary significantly by origin and availability.

Question 15

Which airlines fly to London Gatwick Airport?

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Emirates is the most popular airline offering flights to London Gatwick Airport, with 48% of our users opting to fly with them when travelling to London Gatwick Airport. Other popular options include Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. There are a total of 9 different airlines flying to London Gatwick Airport.

Question 16

When did momondo last update prices for flights to London Gatwick Airport?

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Prices for flights to London Gatwick Airport are updated daily.

Question 17

How many operators does momondo search for flights to London Gatwick Airport?

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As of December 2025, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights to London Gatwick Airport.

Question 18

How old do you have to be to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

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The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to London Gatwick Airport.

Question 19

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

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The travel and health documents required for your trip to London Gatwick Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at London Gatwick Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to London Gatwick Airport?

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Flying to London Gatwick Airport from South Africa in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R11 686 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to London Gatwick Airport are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of R12 751. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Question 21

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

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to London Gatwick Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to London Gatwick Airport for around R12 962 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to London Gatwick Airport from South Africa for as low as R11 215 on momondo.

Question 22

What cabin class options are available on South Africa to London Gatwick flights?

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There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on South Africa to London Gatwick flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Question 23

What is the cheapest South Africa to London Gatwick flight route?

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Fly from Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick for the best South Africa - London Gatwick flight prices

Question 24

How many flights depart from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport on average per week?

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4 flights are operational weekly from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Question 25

Which airlines fly to London Gatwick Airport?

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Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to London Gatwick Airport from South Africa according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to London Gatwick Airport. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to London Gatwick Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 26

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to London Gatwick Airport?

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According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to London Gatwick Airport from South Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was R12 136. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to London Gatwick Airport is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R13 363.

Question 27

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to London Gatwick?

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Norse Atlantic UK, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to London Gatwick

Question 28

What is the cheapest month to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

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If you aren’t able to travel to London Gatwick Airport during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R11 811.

Question 29

How long does it take to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

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If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into London Gatwick Airport, then you can expect flight times to average 11h 05m and 11h 40m, respectively.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	May	11% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport costs on average just R11 658 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	August	12% more expensive	It costs about R14 606 for flights to London Gatwick Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	June	373% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to London Gatwick Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June than any other month

Best One-Way Price	R4 005
Best Round-Trip Price	R10 993
Fastest flight time	11h 45m
Popular in	August

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What cabin class options are available on South Africa to London Gatwick flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on South Africa to London Gatwick flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to London Gatwick Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel to London Gatwick Airport during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R11 811.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to London Gatwick Airport?

What is the cheapest South Africa to London Gatwick flight route?

Fly from Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick for the best South Africa - London Gatwick flight prices

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

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to London Gatwick?

Norse Atlantic UK, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to London Gatwick

Which airlines fly to London Gatwick Airport?

How long does it take to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into London Gatwick Airport, then you can expect flight times to average 11h 05m and 11h 40m, respectively.

How many flights depart from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport on average per week?

4 flights are operational weekly from South Africa to London Gatwick Airport as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

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

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to London Gatwick Airport?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

Is there an alternative airport near London Gatwick Airport?

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into London?

What is the absolute cheapest flight to London?

Which airlines fly to London Gatwick Airport?

When did momondo last update prices for flights to London Gatwick Airport?

How many operators does momondo search for flights to London Gatwick Airport?

How old do you have to be to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to London?

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How can momondo help me find flights to London?

I’m not ready to book a flight to London right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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