Cheap flights from East London to Cape Town

Cheap flights from East London to Cape Town

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.

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

National carriers have direct flights covered. Alternatively, you can combine carriers like Mango Airlines and British Airways by getting a flight with a stopover.

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.

Which airports serve East London and Cape Town?

Flights travel between East London Airport and Cape Town International Airport.

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.

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.
Wondering when to fly to Cape Town? December to February are the sunniest months, when the city basks in over 10 hours of sunshine a day.

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How many flights depart from East London to Cape Town on average per day?

On average 8 flights depart from East London to Cape Town Intl per day.

Morning (6am - Midday) - 25% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 75% of flight departures

How long does the flight from East London to Cape Town take?

A typical direct flight can take about 2 hours, covering about 538 kilometres.