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Cheap flights from East London to Cape Town from R865

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ELS — CPT
mag 3 — mag 101
1 adult
ven 3/5
ven 10/5

The best prices from East London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from East London to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from East London (ELS) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 aprile 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

R1 947

One-way from

R865
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
From East London to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from East London to Cape Town Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly return from East London to Cape Town?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from East London to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

How far in advance should I book a flight from East London to Cape Town?

Users have found that booking a flight from East London to Cape Town at least 36 days early can save you up to 7% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 36 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from East London to Cape Town for as little as R2 482 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R2 595 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from East London to Cape Town?

May can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from East London with a flight ticket averaging about R2 619. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as R1 316. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from East London to Cape Town (ELS - CPT)?

It’s optimal to fly from East London to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 49% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Cheap FlySafair flights from East London to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by FlySafair for the route between East London and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Data last updated 28 aprile 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest FlySafair flights we've detected travelling from East London to Cape Town. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
sab 11/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
sab 18/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 692
sab 11/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
dom 12/56:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 768
lun 27/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
mar 28/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 993
sab 11/517:00ELS - CPT
1 stop15h 15mFlySafair
sab 18/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R2 708
dom 5/58:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
gio 9/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/4R2 840
sab 11/59:30ELS - CPT
1 stop13h 00mFlySafair
dom 12/56:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R2 896
sab 15/68:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
ven 21/66:05CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R2 971
dom 12/518:45ELS - CPT
1 stop14h 30mFlySafair
dom 19/56:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/4R3 197
sab 4/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
mar 7/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R3 404

Cheap Airlink flights from East London to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Airlink for the route between East London and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Data last updated 28 aprile 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Airlink flights from East London to Cape Town. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
lun 27/58:20ELS - CPT
1 stop6h 10mAirlink
mar 28/56:05CPT - ELS
1 stop5h 55mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R4 626
sab 15/68:20ELS - CPT
1 stop24h 10mAirlink
ven 21/618:10CPT - ELS
1 stop13h 40mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R5 472
sab 4/58:20ELS - CPT
1 stop24h 10mAirlink
mar 7/515:20CPT - ELS
1 stop20h 40mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R7 014
sab 4/512:35ELS - CPT
1 stop19h 55mAirlink
mar 7/518:05CPT - ELS
1 stop17h 55mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R7 052
lun 27/512:35ELS - CPT
2 stops8h 00mAirlink
mar 28/56:35CPT - ELS
2 stops11h 10mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R7 691
sab 15/612:35ELS - CPT
2 stops21h 05mAirlink
ven 21/66:35CPT - ELS
2 stops11h 10mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R8 330
sab 4/512:35ELS - CPT
2 stops32h 00mAirlink
mar 7/517:25CPT - ELS
2 stops24h 20mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R9 195
sab 4/512:35ELS - CPT
2 stops21h 05mAirlink
mar 7/517:25CPT - ELS
2 stops24h 20mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R9 515
dom 12/512:35ELS - CPT
2 stops8h 00mAirlink
dom 19/56:35CPT - ELS
2 stops11h 10mAirlink
Deal found 28/4R10 549

Cheap East London to Cape Town flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from East London to Cape Town specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Prices were last updated on 28 aprile 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from East London to Cape Town in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
sab 11/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
sab 18/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 692
sab 11/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
dom 12/56:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 768
dom 12/58:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
dom 19/56:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/4R1 899
lun 27/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
mar 28/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 993
mer 8/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
gio 9/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/4R2 125
mer 1/58:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
mer 8/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/4R2 388
mer 1/58:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
sab 4/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/4R2 520
sab 11/517:00ELS - CPT
1 stop15h 15mFlySafair
sab 18/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R2 708
dom 5/58:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
gio 9/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/4R2 840

East London to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between East London and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Data last updated 28 aprile 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from East London to Cape Town in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
sab 11/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
sab 18/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 692
sab 11/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
dom 12/56:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 768
dom 12/58:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
dom 19/56:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/4R1 899
lun 27/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
mar 28/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 993
mer 8/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
gio 9/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/4R2 125
ven 30/815:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
dom 1/96:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/4R2 332
mer 1/58:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
mer 8/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/4R2 388
mer 1/58:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
sab 4/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/4R2 520
sab 11/517:00ELS - CPT
1 stop15h 15mFlySafair
sab 18/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R2 708

Direct flights to Cape Town from East London

Discover direct flight options from East London to Cape Town. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Data last updated 28 aprile 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights travelling from East London to Cape Town in the near future. Users seeking other options on flights from East London to Cape Town should update the search form at the top of the page.
sab 11/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
sab 18/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 692
sab 11/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
dom 12/56:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 768
lun 27/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
mar 28/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 993
sab 15/68:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
ven 21/66:05CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R2 971

East London to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from East London to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Data last updated 28 aprile 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from East London to Cape Town. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
dom 5/58:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
gio 9/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/4R2 840
sab 4/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
mar 7/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R3 404
sab 4/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
mar 7/513:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R3 422
dom 5/58:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
gio 9/518:40CPT - ELS
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R4 043
dom 5/512:00ELS - CPT
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
gio 9/56:15CPT - ELS
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R5 923
sab 4/58:20ELS - CPT
1 stop24h 10mAirlink
mar 7/515:20CPT - ELS
1 stop20h 40mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R7 014
sab 4/512:35ELS - CPT
1 stop19h 55mAirlink
mar 7/518:05CPT - ELS
1 stop17h 55mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R7 052
sab 4/512:35ELS - CPT
2 stops32h 00mAirlink
mar 7/517:25CPT - ELS
2 stops24h 20mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R9 195
sab 4/512:35ELS - CPT
2 stops21h 05mAirlink
mar 7/517:25CPT - ELS
2 stops24h 20mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R9 515

One-way flights to Cape Town from East London

Search for one-way flight options from East London to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Data last updated 28 aprile 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from East London to Cape Town. For those needing a return trip from East London, there is a search form available above.
sab 18/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R865
ven 24/515:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 166
ven 17/58:15ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 185
sab 18/517:00ELS - CPT
1 stop15h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R1 768
ven 24/517:00ELS - CPT
1 stop16h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R2 050
ven 17/517:00ELS - CPT
1 stop15h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 27/4R2 087
ven 24/512:35ELS - CPT
2 stops21h 05mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R3 046
ven 17/58:20ELS - CPT
2 stops12h 15mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R4 062
sab 18/58:20ELS - CPT
2 stops25h 20mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R4 137

Find flights from East London to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from East London to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Data last updated 28 aprile 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

R1 692 - R4 626

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonCape Town Intl

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

sab 11/5

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

sab 18/5

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 692

East LondonCape Town Intl

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

sab 11/5

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

dom 12/5

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 768

East LondonCape Town Intl

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

lun 27/5

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

mar 28/5

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 993

East LondonCape Town Intl

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

sab 11/5

1 stop15h 15m

Cape Town Intl

sab 18/5

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 708

East LondonCape Town Intl

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

sab 11/5

1 stop13h 00m

Cape Town Intl

dom 12/5

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 896

East LondonCape Town Intl

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

sab 15/6

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

ven 21/6

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 971

East LondonCape Town Intl

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

lun 27/5

1 stop6h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mar 28/5

Nonstop1h 35m

R3 310

East LondonCape Town Intl

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

sab 15/6

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

ven 21/6

1 stop13h 10m

R4 043

East LondonCape Town Intl

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

lun 27/5

1 stop6h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mar 28/5

1 stop5h 55m

R4 626

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 27/4

When is the best time to book a flight from East London to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from East London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from East London to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from East London to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from East London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
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All times are departure.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their East London to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from East London to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from East London to Cape Town is currently R2 263 while a return flight costs R2 890. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Cape Town (average of R104). Flying from East London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R141). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

R2 012

February

R2 275

March

R2 557

April

R2 407

May

R2 012

June

R1 956

July

R2 238

August

R2 257

September

R2 313

October

R2 275

November

R2 163

December

R2 651

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 28 aprile 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown FlySafair and Airlink from East London to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,6

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,5
Very Good
77 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,6

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,3
Very Good
107 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,6

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

East London to Cape Town Travel Guide

Book flights from East London to Cape Town, and you’ll be among the 4 million travellers who jet into the city each year.
Cape Town is all high-shine harbour bars, creative restaurants and award-winning museums. But nature is never far away. Table Mountain overlooks the city, plus day tours whisk you out to see penguin-friendly beaches and local vineyards. But how to get there? Easy – just hop on a direct flight from East London to Cape Town. The journey takes less than 2 hours.

Cape Town sits on a rugged peninsula in south-west South Africa, where the Atlantic Ocean whittles out looming headlands and sandy beaches. Table Mountain rises above it all, best reached by the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Back in the city, most visitors head straight for the restaurants and boutiques of the Victoria & Albert Waterfront. Robben Island is a real must-see, too. You can tour the jail cell of Nelson Mandela and find out how he fought against apartheid.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from East London to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Which environmentally friendly airlines fly between East London and Cape Town?

    Consider booking a journey with British Airways, FlySafair, or South African Airlines from East London to Cape Town if you'd want to travel on an aircraft that promotes environmental welfare. These companies have turned to fuel optimization technology to reduce their dependency on petrol and carbon emissions. To find ways to save gasoline, they are utilizing a performance-based navigation system. These airlines have also changed their aircraft with lighter, quieter, and significantly more advanced engines in an effort to lessen noise pollution.

  • How can a traveler tell if the airline they are taking from East London to Cape Town is sustainable and efficient?

    Before making travel arrangements, check all the leading airlines which fly from East London to Cape Town, such British Airways, FlySafair, and South African, to learn more about their various sustainability programs. One approach for evaluating the carriers' commitment to sustainability is to read their Environmental, Social, and Governance reports. The environmental sustainability efforts of different airlines may also be tracked using IATA's Environmental Assessment for Airports and Environmental Assessment for Ground Service Providers (IEnVA) reports.

  • What eco-friendly activities may I engage in while flying between East London and Cape Town?

    You may fly from East London to Cape Town on a cheap and with less luggage by only carrying what is essential. The aircraft's decreased weight would lead to much fewer emissions of carbon dioxide. You might also fly economy if you want to lessen the amount of carbon emitted from each seat.

  • How long is the flight from East London, South Africa, to Cape Town?

    East London to Cape Town flights take around 1 hour 50 minutes direct. You could also opt for a flight with a stopover. These start at 3 hours long.

  • Which airlines fly directly from East London to Cape Town?

    There are three main airlines offering direct, nonstop flights into Cape Town from East London including South African Airways, Hahn Air Services, and FlySafair. These flights are often the quickest to reach the destination and are the least expensive available. The typical direct flight takes 1h 35m-1h 45m to reach Cape Town. While there are a few different airlines offering direct flights, many more stopover flights are available to Cape Town. Some of the airlines offering them include South African Airways, FlySafair, and Kulula. However, even the quickest stopover flights are at least twice as long as a direct flight from East London.

  • What are the stopover options between East London to Cape Town?

    Those who are visiting Cape Town taking a one-stop flight will typically touch down at King Shaka International Airport in Durban or O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. In some cases, the flights require passengers to switch airports at the stopover point. One-stop flights between these two locations are typically cheaper than those with two stops. The flights with additional stops will also touch down in Johannesburg or Durban in most places but may stop in both or add a stop at Bloemfontein Airport or George Airport. The quickest two-stop flights reach Cape Town in 7h 15m.

  • How frequent are flights between East London and Cape Town?

    Very. You’ve got around 5 direct flights a day, plus over 30 indirect routes.

  • What airports serve East London to Cape Town flights?

    When going to Cape Town from East London, passengers will board an aircraft at East London Airport. This is a small airport that has around 20 to 30 flights each day. The airport had more than 800,000 passengers throughout 2016 and has two paved asphalt runways. Once reaching the end of the flight, passengers will disembark at Cape Town International Airport, which is 20 kilometres from the city centre. It has a central terminal that connects terminals for international and domestic flights. It offers direct flights to Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

  • Which direct flight route between East London and Cape Town is cheapest?

    The cheapest routes are often the direct flights by national airlines like South African Airways and Safair. Keep an eye on the early morning and late evening flights to get the best prices.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from East London to Cape Town?

    Taking a flight from East London to Cape Town does not require a visa or a passport. Passengers only need a valid form of identification.

  • What airports do I use to fly from East London to Cape Town?

    If you book a flight from East London to Cape Town, you will be flying from East London to Cape Town Intl. Flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from East London (ELS) take 1h 40m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from East London to Cape Town per day from 4 airlines.

  • Can I find flights from East London to Cape Town for under R1 700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from East London to Cape Town for under R1 700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on FlySafair for just R1 692, but on average you can expect to pay R4 776.

  • Are there direct flights from East London to Cape Town for under R1 700 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 4 direct flights from East London to Cape Town under R1 700. A good price for a direct flight from East London to Cape Town is less than R2 106.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from East London to Cape Town for under R2 900?

    There are currently 9+ open flights from East London to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than R2 900.

  • How popular is this East London to Cape Town flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from East London to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from East London to Cape Town round-trip from R1 692. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Airlink. FlySafair is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from East London to Cape Town?

  • What are the cheapest flights from East London to Cape Town?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from East London to Cape Town? While on average our users pay R1 922, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R953. The most popular route (East London - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R1 768.

  • What does ELS to CPT mean?

    This is defined as East London Airport (ELS) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from East London to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your East London to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from East London to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter East London to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from East London to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on East London to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from East London to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from East London to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from East London to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from East London to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from East London to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from East London to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from East London to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on East London to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the East London to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The East London to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 28/4.

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Choose from the following airlines for your flight from East London to Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 aprile 2024.

Top 4 airlines flying from East London to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from East London to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Data last updated 28 aprile 2024.
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CemairCheapestR1 612AverageR3 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR1 681AverageR2 361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR3 417AverageR4 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR4 318AverageR4 998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Cape Town

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Cape Town. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Consider choosing Cape Town International Airport (CPT) if you're flying from East London to Cape Town and you'd like to land at an airport that is eco-friendly. In an effort to lessen its detrimental impact on water use, CPT is committed to producing solar energy.
  • If you're looking for an airport with sustainable initiatives, you may want to consider using East London Airport (ELS) as the point of departure for flights from East London to Cape Town. As part of a sustainable approach, ELS is committed to banning mono-use plastics from its premises.
  • If you want to see Cape Town, taking buses from CPT is usually a smart move since it helps to lower the amount of CO2 spewed onto the roads compared to using private means.

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Find flights from East London to Cape Town, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Hourly flight availability from East London to Cape Town

Find hourly flight availability from East London to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 aprile 2024.
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Weekly flight availability from East London to Cape Town

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