Cheap flights from East London to Cape Town from R1 138

ELS — CPT
Oct 19 — Oct 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from East London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from East London to Cape Town

Sat 31/108:50 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Sat 7/1113:00 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 16/9R2 292
Wed 21/1015:10 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Wed 28/106:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 16/9R2 325
Wed 14/1012:40 -
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Wed 21/1010:30 -
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Deal found 16/9R2 357
Sat 19/98:50 -
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Sat 26/98:00 -
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Deal found 15/9R2 438
Fri 18/98:15 -
Nonstop1h 45m
Wed 18/116:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 17/9R2 471
Thu 29/108:35 -
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Thu 5/116:25 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 19/9R2 503
Fri 30/108:15 -
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Sat 31/106:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 15/9R2 568
Tue 22/98:20 -
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Tue 29/96:10 -
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Deal found 17/9R2 585
Wed 30/98:50 -
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Sat 3/106:40 -
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Deal found 15/9R2 601
Sun 25/108:50 -
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Sun 1/116:40 -
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Deal found 17/9R2 617
Fri 6/118:15 -
Nonstop1h 45m
Sat 7/118:00 -
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Deal found 19/9R2 698

Find flight deals from East London to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R2 292

One-way from

R1 138

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R2 585

Good round-trip deal

R2 318 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 061 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 31/10-7/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • East London to Cape Town
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 31/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • East London to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R3 974 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R887 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Sat 10/10

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

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R1 170

East LondonCape Town

ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 23/9

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 398

East LondonCape Town

ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Sat 3/10

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 414

East LondonCape Town

ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Thu 17/12

7:55-9:50

Nonstop1h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 496

East LondonCape Town

ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Fri 23/10

17:35-19:15

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 609

East LondonCape Town

ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Fri 16/10

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 804

East LondonCape Town

ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Sun 27/9

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R2 422

East LondonCape Town

ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Fri 30/10

8:15-10:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 568

East LondonCape Town

ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Fri 16/10

8:15-10:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R3 170

East LondonCape Town

ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Sun 4/10

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R3 202

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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?

Booking 74 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Cape Town (average of R1 788). Flying from East London to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R3 154). 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?

When flying from East London to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from East London to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

East London to Cape Town flights typically cost between R2 056 and R3 202 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R2 292 on FlySafair (Oct 31–Nov 7).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink,FlySafair, andCemair 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.

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

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
8,4
Very Good

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

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

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

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

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 R2 568, FlySafair can have you in Cape Town from East London in 1h 45m. 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 428. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are FlySafair, from R1 561, and Airlink, from R2 929. Cemair is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from East London to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is FlySafair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R735. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cemair and Hahn Air Systems, as they are both options that can get you from East London to Cape Town for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from East London to Cape Town?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from East London to Cape Town are FlySafair (92%), South African (86%) and Cemair (80%).

  • 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 R2 039, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R862. The most popular route (East London - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R2 471.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Cape Town (average of R1 788). Flying from East London to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R3 154). 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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Fly from East London to Cape Town on these airlines

Top 3 airlines flying from East London to Cape Town

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CemairCheapestR1 428AverageR2 482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR1 561AverageR2 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR2 929AverageR3 731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Cape Town

  • 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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