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Cheap flights from East London to Cape Town

ELS — CPT
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from East London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from East London to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from East London (ELS) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£95

Good round-trip deal

£115 or less
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Best time to book a flight from East London to Cape Town

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from East London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from East London to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from East London to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from East London to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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 ELS to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from East London to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from East London to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 18 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from East London to Cape Town, such as FlySafair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
116 reviews
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Food

6.5

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 6
8.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
116 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.5

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 6
8.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Related info for your journey

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

    The East London to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 70 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from East London to Cape Town round-trip?

    FlySafair, at £55, was found to be the cheapest airline from East London to Cape Town.. You may be able to fly from East London to Cape Town for 41% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from East London to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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.

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Top airline flying from East London to Cape Town

Discover the top airline that operate flights from East London to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.
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FlySafairCheapest£55Average£85FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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