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The best prices from Cape Town to East London are usually found in February or November, booked 0 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Home Africa South Africa East London Cheap flights from Cape Town to East London

How to find the cheapest flight from
Cape Town (CPT) to East London (ELS)

CPT - ELS
Price
R2 306 - R3 126

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise

Cheapest in

February

Best time to find cheap flights, 9% potential price drop

Round-trip from

R2 306

From Cape Town to East London

One-way from

R759

One-way flight from Cape Town to East London

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to East London?

Travellers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 7% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 14 days in advance to save up to 3% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 14 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to East London 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R1 457, or R1 533 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of July. Prices to East London from Cape Town average R1 482. You can even find prices in July for less than R1 482, as users have found deals to East London from as low as R1 077. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to East London from Cape Town. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 38%.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to East London in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap flights from Cape Town to East London in January, February 2021

The best prices found for CPT to ELS flights in January, February
29 Jan - 31 Jan
R1 669pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
ELS
East London
ELS
East London
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
4 Feb - 11 Feb
R1 775pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
ELS
East London
ELS
East London
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
20 Jan - 24 Jan
R1 821pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
ELS
East London
ELS
East London
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl

Cape Town to East London 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to East London from Cape Town found for this year
29 Jan - 31 Jan
R1 669pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
ELS
East London
ELS
East London
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
7 May - 10 May
R1 760pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
ELS
East London
ELS
East London
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
4 Feb - 11 Feb
R1 775pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
ELS
East London
ELS
East London
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl

Direct flights to East London from Cape Town

Save time with Cape Town to East London direct flight deals
29 Jan - 31 Jan
R1 669pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
ELS
East London
ELS
East London
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
7 May - 10 May
R1 760pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
ELS
East London
ELS
East London
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
4 Feb - 11 Feb
R1 775pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
ELS
East London
ELS
East London
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to East London

Late deals on return flights to East London from Cape Town, departing today and this week
20 Jan - 24 Jan
R1 821pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
ELS
East London
ELS
East London
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
20 Jan - 24 Jan
R2 033pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
ELS
East London
ELS
East London
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
20 Jan - 24 Jan
R2 094pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
ELS
East London
ELS
East London
FlySafair
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl

One-way flights to East London from Cape Town

The cheapest one-way flights from Cape Town to East London
5:15 - 6:50
FlySafair
Direct
1h 35m
CPT - ELS
FlySafair
R759
myholidays.com
3:15 - 4:50
FlySafair
Direct
1h 35m
CPT - ELS
FlySafair
R790
mytrip.com
4:30 - 6:05
FlySafair
Direct
1h 35m
CPT - ELS
FlySafair
R881
myholidays.com

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Cape Town to East London flights.

Flight FAQs

From Cape Town to East London

Can I find flights from Cape Town to East London for under R3 035 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to East London for under R3 035. The cheapest flight booked recently is on FlySafair for just R1 669, but on average you can expect to pay R2 170.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from Cape Town Intl to East London to control the spread of COVID-19?

New policies can now be found on FlySafair to help keep travellers safe while flying. Some of the new policies that have been implemented to accommodate travellers flying from Cape Town Intl to East London are improved sanitation, HEPA filters, mask requirements, socially-distanced seating (for a limited time), and pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms. Policies will vary by airline.

Which airlines flying from Cape Town Intl to East London have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from Cape Town Intl to East London have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. FlySafair, South African, and Kulula are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like FlySafair with this kind of flexibility.

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to East London for under R3 035 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 8 direct flights from Cape Town to East London under R3 035. A good price for a direct flight from Cape Town to East London is less than R1 866.

Are there last-minute flights available from Cape Town to East London for under R3 035?

There are currently 12+ open flights from Cape Town to East London within the next 7 days for less than R3 035.

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from Cape Town Intl to East London was viewed by 11 222 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Does it rain more in Cape Town or East London?

When travelling, we recommend packing in preparation to handle common weather conditions. The rainfall in Cape Town is typically less than East London. We can gather that this will continue over the next 7 days.

Is Cape Town weather warmer or cooler than East London?

We forecast the temperature to be around the 29 °Cs in February, on average. The temperature in East London is generally colder than in Cape Town. Book flights in a timely manner in correlation to your departure date.

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

For as low as R1 670, FlySafair can have you in East London from Cape Town in 1h 35m. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to flying from Cape Town to East London return?

According to our current data, FlySafair (R1 670), and Airlink (R2 792) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to East London. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to East London for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is FlySafair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R759.

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Alternative routes for Cape Town to East London

Durban to Cape Town from R896 pp
Cape Town to Bloemfontein from R1 609 pp
Bloemfontein to Cape Town from R1 639 pp
East London to Cape Town from R1 761 pp
Johannesburg to Bloemfontein from R2 094 pp
Lanseria International Airport to Bloemfontein from R3 278 pp

Destination information for East London

Things to know before you go. Useful info for your trip from Cape Town to East London
Flight duration
1h 32m

Airports servicing Cape Town

Cape Town (CPT)

Airports servicing East London

East London (ELS)

Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to East London

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Cape Town to East London choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
FlySafair 		R128 R174 No cancel fee N/A
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Kulula 		R109 R184 No cancel fee 84%

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Kulula. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
Search Kulula flights
South African 		R169 R336 No cancel fee 78%

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by South African. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
Search South African flights

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Sunday
0 flights
Monday
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1 daily flight
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