Cheap flights from Cape Town to East London from £77

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FlySafair Logo
06:40 - 08:15CPT-ELS
1h 35mdirect
FlySafair Logo
10:10 - 11:50ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
£77FlySafair
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
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19:15 - 09:10CPT-ELS
13h 55m1 stop
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08:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
£134FlySafair
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
FlySafair Logo
17:45 - 09:10CPT-ELS
15h 25m2 stops
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08:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
£155FlySafair
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
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06:05 - 12:00CPT-ELS
5h 55m1 stop
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07:30 - 12:40ELS-CPT
5h 10m1 stop
£184Airlink
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Mon, 24 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
FlySafair Logo
18:25 - 09:10CPT-ELS
14h 45m2 stops
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15:50 - 20:45ELS-CPT
4h 55m1 stop
£208FlySafair
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Airlink Logo
17:10 - 12:00CPT-ELS
18h 50m2 stops
Airlink Logo
07:30 - 20:20ELS-CPT
12h 50m2 stops
£308Airlink
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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
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17:10 - 19:30CPT-ELS
26h 20m2 stops
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07:30 - 20:20ELS-CPT
12h 50m2 stops
£309Airlink
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Mon, 24 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
Airlink Logo
17:10 - 19:30CPT-ELS
26h 20m2 stops
Airlink Logo
07:30 - 20:20ELS-CPT
36h 50m2 stops
£318Airlink
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Wed, 24 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
Airlink Logo
17:10 - 19:30CPT-ELS
26h 20m2 stops
Airlink Logo
07:30 - 20:20ELS-CPT
36h 50m2 stops
£326Airlink
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Sun, 28 Sep - Wed, 22 Oct
Cemair Logo
11:35 - 19:00CPT-ELS
7h 25m2 stops
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07:00 - 21:45ELS-CPT
14h 45m2 stops
£393Cemair
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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep

Airlink flights from Cape Town to East London

Our best Airlink deals on Cape Town to East London flight tickets
Airlink
24 Nov
CPT06:05Cape Town Intl
5h 55m
1 stop
ELS12:00East London
28 Nov
ELS07:30East London
5h 10m
1 stop
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
Airlink
10 Sept
CPT17:10Cape Town Intl
18h 50m
2 stops
ELS12:00East London
17 Sept
ELS07:30East London
12h 50m
2 stops
CPT20:20Cape Town Intl
Airlink
24 Nov
CPT17:10Cape Town Intl
26h 20m
2 stops
ELS19:30East London
28 Nov
ELS07:30East London
12h 50m
2 stops
CPT20:20Cape Town Intl

FlySafair flights from Cape Town to East London

Our best FlySafair deals on Cape Town to East London flight tickets
FlySafair
13 Sept
CPT06:40Cape Town Intl
1h 35m
ELS08:15East London
20 Sept
ELS10:10East London
1h 40m
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
13 Sept
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
13h 55m
1 stop
ELS09:10East London
20 Sept
ELS08:50East London
1h 40m
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
13 Sept
CPT17:45Cape Town Intl
15h 25m
2 stops
ELS09:10East London
20 Sept
ELS08:50East London
1h 40m
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

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Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

06:40-08:15

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sat 20/9

10:10-11:50

Nonstop1h 40m

£77

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

19:15-09:10

1 stop13h 55m

East London

Sat 20/9

08:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£134

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

17:45-09:10

2 stops15h 25m

East London

Sat 20/9

08:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£155

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

06:05-12:00

1 stop5h 55m

East London

Fri 28/11

07:30-12:40

1 stop5h 10m

£184

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

18:25-09:10

2 stops14h 45m

East London

Sat 20/9

15:50-20:45

1 stop4h 55m

£208

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/9

17:10-12:00

2 stops18h 50m

East London

Wed 17/9

07:30-20:20

2 stops12h 50m

£308

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

17:10-19:30

2 stops26h 20m

East London

Fri 28/11

07:30-20:20

2 stops12h 50m

£309

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/9

17:10-19:30

2 stops26h 20m

East London

Wed 1/10

07:30-20:20

2 stops36h 50m

£318

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

17:10-19:30

2 stops26h 20m

East London

Wed 22/10

07:30-20:20

2 stops36h 50m

£326

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/8

11:35-19:00

2 stops7h 25m

East London

Tue 2/9

07:00-21:45

2 stops14h 45m

£393

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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 £78. The month of February 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 £74. 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 Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to East London on Wednesday is £117.

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 in the morning. Flights from Cape Town to East London during this time can be as low as £102. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around £103. 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 £93 on momondo.

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

There are 1 cabin classes 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 July 2025, prices for Cape Town to East London flights are approximately 3% cheaper 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

£87

Fastest flight time

1h 35m

Direct flights

Sun

Airports in East London

1 airport
The best one-way flight to East London from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is £87. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to East London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £77.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to East London takes 1h 35m
Direct flights go from Cape Town to East London on Sunday. 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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Free Cancellation
Price
FlySafairPriceFrom £66Free CancellationRating
8.2
115 reviews
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  • FlySafair Flights From Cape Town to East London

    FlySafair flies from Cape Town to East London around 7 times per week, with 115 momondo users rating the airline 8.2/10. The cheapest FlySafair deal from Cape Town to East London in the last 72 hours was £87 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of £132 for FlySafair flights on this route.


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