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 February; 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 67 days in advance for the cheapest prices.

Question 7

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 8

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into London?

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London Southend Airport has an average price of R1 923 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 9

What is the absolute cheapest flight to London?

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R1 507 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to London. This flight is from Lisbon and is 84% 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 10

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 11

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 8 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 398 (return, Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick Airport, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 3 542 Emirates reviews, it is rated 8,1 by momondo users.

Question 12

RwandAir Flights to London Gatwick Airport

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RwandAir (7,7/10, 40 reviews) is also a popular choice for flights to London Gatwick Airport, with deals from as low as R8 386 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 13

Which airlines fly to London Gatwick Airport?

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Emirates is the most popular airline offering flights to London Gatwick Airport, with 53% 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 14

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 15

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

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As of March 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights to London Gatwick Airport.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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.

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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 March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Question 22

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 813 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 903 on momondo.

Question 23

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 53% 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 24

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

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

Question 25

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 February, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R11 687.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	February	10% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Gatwick Airport costs on average just R11 570 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	July	12% more expensive	It costs about R14 367 for flights to London Gatwick Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	June	433% 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 994
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 689
Fastest flight time	16h 55m
Popular in	August

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