Cheap flights from Cape Town to East London from R1 140

CPT — ELS
Oct 27 — Nov 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to East London are usually found in February or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to East London

Wed 7/1013:00 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 21/1015:10 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 27/9R2 214
Thu 8/105:45 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 21/1015:10 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 27/9R2 263
Wed 7/1010:30 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 7/1015:10 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 26/9R2 409
Wed 21/1010:30 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 28/108:50 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 22/9R2 442
Sat 7/1113:00 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sat 14/1110:10 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 23/9R2 507
Wed 11/1110:30 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 18/118:50 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 27/9R2 540
Thu 8/106:25 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Thu 15/108:35 -
Nonstop1h 45m
Deal found 24/9R2 556
Wed 30/910:30 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Thu 1/107:55 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 25/9R2 588
Thu 1/106:25 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sat 10/1010:10 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 23/9R2 605
Sun 8/116:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sun 15/118:50 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 23/9R2 653

Find flight deals from Cape Town to East London

Round-trip from

R2 344

One-way from

R1 140

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R2 898

Good round-trip deal

R2 392 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 085 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 8/10-21/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Cape Town to East London
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 1/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • Cape Town to East London
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R1 343 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to East London.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to East London.

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Cape TownEast London

CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

13:20-14:55

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 726

Cape TownEast London

CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/12

5:45-7:20

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 823

Cape TownEast London

CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/12

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R2 279

Cape TownEast London

CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

8:00-9:35

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Mon 19/10

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

R2 816

Cape TownEast London

CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sun 11/10

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

R2 849

Cape TownEast London

CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

20:25-8:55

1 stop12h 30m

East London

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R2 898

Cape TownEast London

CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

7:00-19:30

1 stop12h 30m

East London

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 109

Cape TownEast London

CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:30-19:30

1 stop6h 00m

East London

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 126

Cape TownEast London

CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

6:15-12:00

1 stop5h 45m

East London

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 337

Cape TownEast London

CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

19:50-8:55

1 stop13h 05m

East London

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 451

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to East London from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to East London. 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 Cape Town to East London?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to East London (average of R1 823). Flying from Cape Town to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of R3 451). 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 CPT to ELS?

When flying from Cape Town to East London, 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 Cape Town to East London?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to East London flights typically cost between R1 872 and R2 735 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R2 344 on FlySafair (Oct 8–Oct 21).

Reviews of airlines servicing East London

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with FlySafair and Cemair from Cape Town to East London to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Entertainment

5,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 8
4,0
Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

Overall

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Entertainment

5,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 8
4,0
Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

Overall

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Entertainment

5,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 8
4,0
Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

Cape Town to East London Travel Guide

East London marks the starting point of some of the most dramatic scenery in South Africa – the Eastern Cape. The landscape is diverse, so you could spend days hopping between seaside cities, footprint-free sandy beaches, game reserves and rickety villages. Tempted? Getting there is easy. The shortest flights from Cape Town to East London are just 1 hour 25 minutes, and depart up to five times a day.

East London is often seen as a stepping stone to the wide-open seascapes of the Eastern Cape. Start off things at Nahoon Beach, where white-gold sand and long boardwalks kick off the spectacular scenery beyond the city. For some of the most dramatic coastline in South Africa, tour the Wild Coast Route. The underrated Hluleka Nature Reserve is a highlight – campsites share space with zebras and birds.

Related info for your journey

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

    Direct flights last between 1 hour 25 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes.

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

    There are a few different airlines in Cape Town that offer direct, nonstop flights into East London, including Safair, Hahn Air Systems, and South African Airways. The average flight lasts about 1h 25m and the ticket price is inexpensive when compared to stopover flights to the same destination. Most of the flights leave in the morning but there are a few available in the afternoon hours. The majority of the flights are offered by Safair, which has a hub in O.R. Tambo International Airport. The airline offers one of the largest fleets of Lockheed L-100 Hercules cargo aircraft in the world.

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

    Many of the stopover flights out of Cape Town into East London are offered through Safair, South African Airways, and Kulula. The flights with a single stop may touch down in places like O. R. Tango International Airport, where passengers may or may not be required to change airports. Flights with two stops will also often stop in Johannesburg but may make an additional stop in Bloemfontein Airport, Kimberley Airport, or King Shaka International Airport. The quickest stopover flights reach East London in 4h 05m, but some may take as long as 18h 15m to reach the destination.

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

    Direct? Up to 5 times a day. Indirect flights are longer, but more frequent – you can choose from up to 28 routes.

  • What airports serve Cape Town to East London flights?

    If you are looking to make a flight to East London from Cape Town, your flight will start at Cape Town International Airport. This airport is the fourth busiest in Africa and offers domestic and international terminals. It has direct flights to various destinations in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. After making the flight, planes end the journey at East London Airport in South Africa. This is a public airport that had over 800,000 passengers in 2016. It makes flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban through several different airlines.

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

    The cheapest Cape Town to East London flights are usually the short, direct routes from national airlines. Fly in the early morning or evening to get some of the best prices.

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

    Since both of these locations are inside of South Africa, there is no need to bring a passport or a visa to the airport. All that is needed is an appropriate form of identification to board the airplane.

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

    East London is the airport most travellers will use when flying to East London from Cape Town Intl. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to East London (ELS) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to East London from 3 different airlines. 1h 35m is how long a flight from Cape Town to East London will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    For as low as R3 891, FlySafair can have you in East London from Cape Town in 1h 35m. There are 861 km between Cape Town and East London. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to East London round-trip from R1 551. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are FlySafair, from R1 565, and Hahn Air Systems, from R3 403. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with FlySafair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R657. Airlink flights start at R1 309 while deals on Cemair start at R1 339 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay R2 064 for a flight from Cape Town to East London. The cheapest flight overall is R863 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - East London) is currently priced at R2 409.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to East London 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 Cape Town to East London?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to East London (average of R1 823). Flying from Cape Town to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of R3 451). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from Cape Town to East London?

    Cape Town is one of the capital cities of South Africa. With the nature of technological developments in South Africa, you should expect to get nothing but the best, even in its airline services. If you are flying to East London from Cape Town, you should not worry about getting the most eco-friendly airline. Airlink, FlySafair, and British Airways airlines have got you covered as airlines that have been ahead in terms of being eco-friendly. For instance, since 1992, British Airways has managed to cut about 60 million tons of carbon emissions. In addition, British Airways was the first airline to use renewable jet fuel made from recycled cooking oil. They've also introduced several new eco-friendly initiatives, including making the cardboard boxes that their meals are delivered in out of recycled cardboard. They also serve vegan meals.

  • How to fly more sustainably from Cape Town to East London?

    When flying to East London from Cape Town, there's much that you can do to ensure sustainable travel. Firstly, of course, one of the items you cannot do without is water, but you can do better than buying bottled water and throwing away plastic bottles. Instead, if you want to be more sustainable when travelling, it's essential to be carrying your own water bottle with you on your flight. This way, you can reduce the number of plastic bottles you use and make sure you stay hydrated without spending any extra money.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to East London

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CemairCheapestR1 551AverageR3 417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR1 565AverageR2 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR3 403AverageR6 536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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