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Cheap flights from East London to Cape Town

ELS — CPT
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from East London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or August, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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 6 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£652

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£127
From East London to Cape Town Intl
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from East London to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from East London to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 22 November 2024.

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 28 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 £1,151). 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 6 December 2024.

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 in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 1% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from East London to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from East London to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 6 December 2024.

The most flights from ELS to CPT are scheduled on a Thursday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £1,151). 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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