Cheap flights from East London to Cape Town from R902

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELS — CPT
Sep 4 — Sep 111
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from East London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 30 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R1 751

One-way from

R902

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R2 052

Good round-trip deal

R1 880 or less

Good one-way deal

R930 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 20/11-27/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 30m total
  • East London to Cape Town
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 11/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 55m total
  • East London to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R3 944 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R1 026 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from East London to Cape Town Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from East London to Cape Town Intl.

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Cheapest flights from East London to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from East London to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 August 2025.

Thu 20/117:55ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 55mFlySafair
Thu 27/115:45CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/8R1 751
Fri 10/1015:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Fri 17/106:05CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 29/8R2 246
Sat 11/1010:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Sat 18/108:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/8R2 547
Sun 28/128:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Thu 1/15:45CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 28/8R2 954
Tue 2/913:40ELS - CPT
1 stop8h 50mFlySafair
Sat 6/96:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 29/8R3 096
Tue 2/98:20ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/919:35CPT - ELS
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8R3 803
Mon 13/1015:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Mon 20/1013:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 29/8R4 192

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East London

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Cape Town

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Return

Price

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Thu 20/11

7:55-9:50

Nonstop1h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

5:45-7:20

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 751

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Fri 10/10

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

6:05-7:40

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 246

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Tue 17/2

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

10:30-12:05

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 530

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Sat 11/10

10:10-11:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

8:00-9:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 547

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Sun 28/12

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

5:45-7:20

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 954

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Thu 11/9

7:55-9:50

Nonstop1h 55m

R902

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Sat 13/9

10:10-11:50

Nonstop1h 40m

R902

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Thu 25/9

7:55-9:50

Nonstop1h 55m

R902

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 17/9

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

R902

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Fri 13/2

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

R973

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Best time to book a flight from East London to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from East London to Cape Town

How far ahead should I 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 29 August 2025.

Booking 22 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from East London to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from East London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ELS to CPT?

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 30 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from East London to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 30 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink and FlySafair from East London to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
8,6
Very Good

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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 3 airlines.

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

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

    For as low as R1 751, FlySafair can have you in Cape Town from East London in 1h 55m. The distance from East London to Cape Town is about 861 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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 648. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Airlink, from R3 746, and Hahn Air Systems, from R4 025. FlySafair is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 610, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R792. The most popular route (East London - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R1 716.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from East London to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from East London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

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Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Top 3 airlines flying from East London to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR1 648AverageR2 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR3 746AverageR4 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR4 025AverageR5 185FlexibilityNo 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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