Cheap flights from Cape Town to East London from £75
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ELS
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to East London are usually found in May or August, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to East London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to East London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 March 2026.
Fri 13/306:05
CPT
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Mon 16/315:10
ELS
-
CPT
Nonstop1h 40m
FlySafair
Deal found 27/2£104
Fri 23/1006:05
CPT
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1012:35
ELS
-
CPT
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£152
Fri 23/1006:05
CPT
-
ELS
1 stop5h 55m
Airlink
Sun 25/1012:35
ELS
-
CPT
1 stop7h 20m
Airlink
Deal found 26/2£166
Fri 31/714:00
CPT
-
ELS
1 stop5h 30m
Airlink
Mon 3/812:35
ELS
-
CPT
1 stop4h 45m
Airlink
Deal found 25/2£167
Mon 13/406:00
CPT
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 20m
Cemair
Mon 20/407:50
ELS
-
CPT
Nonstop1h 40m
Cemair
Deal found 27/2£171
Sat 9/506:05
CPT
-
ELS
1 stop5h 55m
Airlink
Sat 16/507:30
ELS
-
CPT
1 stop5h 10m
Airlink
Deal found 25/2£188
Mon 13/406:30
CPT
-
ELS
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/415:10
ELS
-
CPT
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£197
Sat 1/809:00
CPT
-
ELS
1 stop27h 00m
Airlink
Wed 5/807:30
ELS
-
CPT
1 stop12h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 27/2£208
Best flights from Cape Town to East London
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to East London that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 March 2026.
Fri 13/306:05
CPT
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Mon 16/315:10
ELS
-
CPT
Nonstop1h 40m
FlySafair
Deal found 27/2£104
Fri 31/714:00
CPT
-
ELS
1 stop5h 30m
Airlink
Mon 3/812:35
ELS
-
CPT
1 stop4h 45m
Airlink
Deal found 25/2£167
Mon 13/406:00
CPT
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 20m
Cemair
Mon 20/407:50
ELS
-
CPT
Nonstop1h 40m
Cemair
Deal found 27/2£171
Mon 13/406:30
CPT
-
ELS
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/415:10
ELS
-
CPT
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£197
Sat 9/506:05
CPT
-
ELS
1 stop5h 55m
Airlink
Sat 16/507:30
ELS
-
CPT
1 stop5h 10m
Airlink
Deal found 25/2£188
Sat 1/809:00
CPT
-
ELS
1 stop27h 00m
Airlink
Wed 5/812:35
ELS
-
CPT
1 stop7h 20m
Airlink
Deal found 25/2£208
Fri 13/317:10
CPT
-
ELS
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/309:00
ELS
-
CPT
1 stop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£253
Wed 11/317:10
CPT
-
ELS
2 stops18h 50m
Airlink
Sat 14/307:30
ELS
-
CPT
2 stops36h 50m
Airlink
Deal found 25/2£371
Direct flights from Cape Town to East London
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to East London based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 1 March 2026.
Fri 13/306:05
CPT
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Mon 16/315:10
ELS
-
CPT
Nonstop1h 40m
FlySafair
Deal found 27/2£104
Mon 13/406:00
CPT
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 20m
Cemair
Mon 20/407:50
ELS
-
CPT
Nonstop1h 40m
Cemair
Deal found 27/2£171
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to East London
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to East London. Data last updated 1 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 4/314:00
CPT
-
ELS
1 stop22h 00m
Airlink
Wed 11/312:35
ELS
-
CPT
1 stop10h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 28/2£375
Thu 5/317:10
CPT
-
ELS
2 stops18h 50m
Airlink
Sun 8/312:35
ELS
-
CPT
2 stops20h 45m
Airlink
Deal found 26/2£525
Wed 11/317:10
CPT
-
ELS
2 stops18h 50m
Airlink
Sat 14/307:30
ELS
-
CPT
2 stops36h 50m
Airlink
Deal found 25/2£371
Fri 13/306:05
CPT
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Mon 16/315:10
ELS
-
CPT
Nonstop1h 40m
FlySafair
Deal found 27/2£104
Fri 13/317:10
CPT
-
ELS
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/309:00
ELS
-
CPT
1 stop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£253
Fri 13/317:10
CPT
-
ELS
2 stops18h 50m
Airlink
Mon 16/307:30
ELS
-
CPT
2 stops12h 50m
Airlink
Deal found 27/2£454
Sun 15/317:10
CPT
-
ELS
2 stops18h 50m
Airlink
Thu 19/307:30
ELS
-
CPT
2 stops12h 50m
Airlink
Deal found 28/2£446
One-way flights from Cape Town to East London
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to East London. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 1 March 2026.
Mon 30/306:00
CPT
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 20m
Cemair
Deal found 28/2£75
Fri 20/306:05
CPT
-
ELS
1 stop5h 55m
Airlink
Deal found 26/2£138
Find flight deals from Cape Town to East London
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to East London (ELS). 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 1 March 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to East London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 1 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to East London that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownEast London
CPT - ELS
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Fri 13/3
06:05-07:40
Nonstop1h 35m
East London
Mon 16/3
15:10-16:50
Nonstop1h 40m
£104
Cape TownEast London
CPT - ELS
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Fri 31/7
14:00-19:30
1 stop5h 30m
East London
Mon 3/8
12:35-17:20
1 stop4h 45m
£167
Cape TownEast London
CPT - ELS
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 13/4
06:00-07:20
Nonstop1h 20m
East London
Mon 20/4
07:50-09:30
Nonstop1h 40m
£171
Cape TownEast London
CPT - ELS
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Sat 9/5
06:05-12:00
1 stop5h 55m
East London
Sat 16/5
07:30-12:40
1 stop5h 10m
£188
Cape TownEast London
CPT - ELS
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 13/4
06:30-19:30
1 stop13h 00m
East London
Mon 20/4
15:10-16:50
Nonstop1h 40m
£197
Cape TownEast London
CPT - ELS
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Sat 1/8
09:00-12:00
1 stop27h 00m
East London
Wed 5/8
12:35-19:55
1 stop7h 20m
£208
Cape TownEast London
CPT - ELS
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Fri 13/3
17:10-12:00
2 stops18h 50m
East London
Mon 16/3
09:00-14:25
1 stop5h 25m
£253
Cape TownEast London
CPT - ELS
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
17:10-12:00
2 stops18h 50m
East London
Sat 14/3
07:30-20:20
2 stops36h 50m
£371
Cape TownEast London
CPT - ELS
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 30/3
06:00-07:20
Nonstop1h 20m
£75
Cape TownEast London
CPT - ELS
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Fri 20/3
06:05-12:00
1 stop5h 55m
£138
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to East London
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to East London?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to East London. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to East London, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to East London?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to East London (average of £64). Flying from Cape Town to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £87). 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 CPT to ELS?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to East London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 March 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to East London as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to East London
Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to East London. 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 1 March 2026.
The most flights from CPT to ELS are scheduled on a Saturday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from Cape Town to East London delayed?
About 2% of weekly flights between Cape Town and East London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 82 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to East London flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to East London flights?
Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing East London
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to East London. 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 East London. Reviews last updated 1 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with FlySafair
from Cape Town to East London. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to East London?
If you book a flight from Cape Town to East London, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl to East London. Flights to East London (ELS) from Cape Town Intl (CPT) take 1h 25m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Cape Town Intl to East London per day from 1 airline.
How popular is this Cape Town to East London flight route?
Within the past month, 77 users have taken a look at flights from Cape Town Intl to East London.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to East London?
Airlines like FlySafair, Airlink, and Cemair fly from Cape Town to East London in about 1h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 10m. There are 535 mi between Cape Town and East London. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to East London round-trip?
Flying on FlySafair is currently your cheapest option to East London, with prices starting at £74. FlySafair is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to East London?
The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to East London is £29. On average you can expect to pay £81. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - East London), can usually be booked for £46.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to East London?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to East London 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 Cape Town to East London?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to East London (average of £64). Flying from Cape Town to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £87). 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.
Explore flights to East London departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 1 March 2026.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cape Town to East London. 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 1 March 2026.
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