Cheap flights from Cape Town to East London from £46

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13:00 - 14:35CPT-ELS
1h 35mdirect
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08:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
£116FlySafair
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Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
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13:00 - 14:35CPT-ELS
1h 35mdirect
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08:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
£116FlySafair
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Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
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06:40 - 08:15CPT-ELS
1h 35mdirect
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08:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
£129FlySafair
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Wed, 17 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec
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13:00 - 14:35CPT-ELS
1h 35mdirect
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12:40 - 14:20ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
£148FlySafair
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Mon, 15 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
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16:40 - 08:30CPT-ELS
15h 50m1 stop
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07:50 - 09:30ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
£201Cemair
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Mon, 17 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
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18:25 - 12:00CPT-ELS
17h 35m1 stop
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07:30 - 09:45ELS-CPT
26h 15m1 stop
£202Airlink
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Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
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06:10 - 08:30CPT-ELS
26h 20m1 stop
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07:50 - 09:30ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
£208Cemair
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Mon, 17 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
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17:10 - 19:30CPT-ELS
26h 20m2 stops
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07:30 - 20:20ELS-CPT
36h 50m2 stops
£269Airlink
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Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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06:15 - 12:00CPT-ELS
5h 45m1 stop
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17:10 - 22:45ELS-CPT
5h 35m1 stop
£278Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 15 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
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13:00 - 19:30CPT-ELS
6h 30m1 stop
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12:00 - 21:10ELS-CPT
9h 10m2 stops
£521Multiple Airlines
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FlySafair flights from Cape Town to East London

Our best FlySafair deals on Cape Town to East London flight tickets
FlySafair
17 Feb
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
1h 35m
ELS14:35East London
21 Feb
ELS08:50East London
1h 40m
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
17 Feb
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
1h 35m
ELS14:35East London
21 Feb
ELS08:50East London
1h 40m
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
17 Dec
CPT06:40Cape Town Intl
1h 35m
ELS08:15East London
24 Dec
ELS08:50East London
1h 40m
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Cemair flights from Cape Town to East London

Our best Cemair deals on Cape Town to East London flight tickets
Cemair
17 Nov
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
15h 50m
1 stop
ELS08:30East London
24 Nov
ELS07:50East London
1h 40m
CPT09:30Cape Town Intl
Cemair
17 Nov
CPT06:10Cape Town Intl
26h 20m
1 stop
ELS08:30East London
24 Nov
ELS07:50East London
1h 40m
CPT09:30Cape Town Intl
Cemair
16 Nov
CPT16:30Cape Town Intl
16h 00m
1 stop
ELS08:30East London
20 Nov
ELS09:00East London
26h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:45Cape Town Intl

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Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

13:00-14:35

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sat 21/2

08:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£116

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

13:00-14:35

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sat 21/2

08:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£116

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/12

06:40-08:15

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Wed 24/12

08:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£129

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

13:00-14:35

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Wed 17/12

12:40-14:20

Nonstop1h 40m

£148

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

16:40-08:30

1 stop15h 50m

East London

Mon 24/11

07:50-09:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£201

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

18:25-12:00

1 stop17h 35m

East London

Sat 21/2

07:30-09:45

1 stop26h 15m

£202

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

06:10-08:30

1 stop26h 20m

East London

Mon 24/11

07:50-09:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£208

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

17:10-19:30

2 stops26h 20m

East London

Thu 22/1

07:30-20:20

2 stops36h 50m

£269

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

06:15-12:00

1 stop5h 45m

East London

Wed 17/12

17:10-22:45

1 stop5h 35m

£278

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/12

13:00-19:30

1 stop6h 30m

East London

Wed 24/12

12:00-21:10

2 stops9h 10m

£521

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to East London

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What is the cheapest month to fly to East London?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to East London. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £79. The month of August is another great option to travel to East London, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around £84.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to East London?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to East London is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as £75. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to East London on Friday is £113.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to East London?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to East London is at midday. Flights from Cape Town to East London during this time can be as low as £94. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around £98. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Cape Town Intl to East London flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to East London from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to East London for around £99 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to East London from Cape Town for as low as £89 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cape Town Intl to East London flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Cape Town Intl to East London flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Cape Town to East London flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Cape Town to East London flights are approximately 6% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to East London

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to East London according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Cape Town to East London (CPT to ELS) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to East London

Best price found

£86

Fastest flight time

1h 35m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu and Sat

Airports in East London

1 airport
The best one-way flight to East London from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is £86. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to East London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £98.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to East London takes 1h 35m
Direct flights go from Cape Town to East London on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Airline offering direct flights is FlySafair..
There is 1 airport near East London: East London (ELS)
  • How far is Cape Town Intl to East London by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Cape Town Intl to East London is 548.8 mi. 1h 35m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to East London Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to East London Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to East London Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to East London Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to East London Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to East London Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to East London Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at East London Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Cape Town to East London?

  • What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to East London?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to East London

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FlySafairPriceFrom £71Free CancellationRating
8.3
113 reviews
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  • FlySafair Flights From Cape Town to East London

    FlySafair flies from Cape Town to East London around 12 times per week, with 113 momondo users rating the airline 8.3/10. The cheapest FlySafair deal from Cape Town to East London in the last 72 hours was £71 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of £94 for FlySafair flights on this route.

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