Question 1

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

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The number of flights available between Cape Town and East London is 1 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 13:00, with 54% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to East London flights?

Accepted Answer

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Question 3

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

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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 £152.

Question 4

How often are flights from Cape Town to East London delayed?

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Historically, on average around 1% of flights between Cape Town and East London have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 85 minutes.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to fly to East London?

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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 £83.

Question 6

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

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The number of flights available between Cape Town and East London is 12 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

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

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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 £97 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 £90 on momondo.

Question 9

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to East London?

Accepted Answer

Airlink is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to East London

Question 10

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Tuesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 £95. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning 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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, prices for Cape Town to East London flights are approximately 3% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Question 13

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to East London flights?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, FlySafair have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 1% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Fly from Cape Town Intl to East London for the best Cape Town Intl - East London flight prices

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

There is 1 operator available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to East London Airport as of December 2025.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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

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

As of December 2025, prices for Cape Town to East London flights are approximately 3% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to East London?

Airlink is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to East London

How often are flights from Cape Town to East London delayed?

Historically, on average around 1% of flights between Cape Town and East London have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 85 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to East London flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Tuesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to East London flights?

According to our data, FlySafair have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 1% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

The number of flights available between Cape Town and East London is 1 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 13:00, with 54% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

The number of flights available between Cape Town and East London is 12 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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