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Cheap flights from Cape Town to East London from £61

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ELS
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to East London are usually found in May or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday 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 3 December 2025.

Thu 25/1207:10CPT - ELS
2 stops12h 20mAirlink
Thu 1/107:30ELS - CPT
2 stops12h 10mAirlink
Deal found 3/12£411
Wed 24/1217:10CPT - ELS
2 stops26h 20mAirlink
Wed 31/1207:30ELS - CPT
2 stops36h 50mAirlink
Deal found 2/12£415
Sat 6/1210:25CPT - ELS
2 stops33h 05mAirlink
Sat 13/1207:30ELS - CPT
2 stops32h 35mAirlink
Deal found 2/12£430
Thu 18/1208:00CPT - ELS
2 stops11h 30mAirlink
Mon 22/1207:30ELS - CPT
2 stops8h 35mAirlink
Deal found 2/12£540
Thu 18/1207:10CPT - ELS
2 stops12h 20mAirlink
Mon 29/1207:30ELS - CPT
2 stops12h 10mAirlink
Deal found 2/12£564
Sat 20/1210:25CPT - ELS
2 stops33h 05mAirlink
Mon 29/1207:30ELS - CPT
2 stops32h 35mAirlink
Deal found 2/12£573
Fri 19/1206:10CPT - ELS
2 stops29h 50mAirlink
Mon 29/1207:30ELS - CPT
2 stops36h 50mAirlink
Deal found 2/12£578
Wed 3/1208:00CPT - ELS
2 stops35h 30mAirlink
Wed 10/1207:30ELS - CPT
2 stops32h 35mAirlink
Deal found 2/12£579
Wed 10/1206:15CPT - ELS
2 stops13h 15mAirlink
Wed 17/1207:30ELS - CPT
2 stops36h 25mAirlink
Deal found 3/12£635
Tue 16/1206:15CPT - ELS
2 stops13h 15mAirlink
Fri 19/1207:30ELS - CPT
2 stops26h 25mAirlink
Deal found 3/12£636
Sat 13/1210:25CPT - ELS
2 stops33h 05mAirlink
Fri 19/1207:30ELS - CPT
2 stops32h 35mAirlink
Deal found 3/12£694
Fri 5/1206:15CPT - ELS
2 stops13h 15mAirlink
Mon 8/1207:30ELS - CPT
2 stops12h 25mAirlink
Deal found 3/12£768

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 3 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£89

One-way from

£61

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£147

Good round-trip deal

£108 or less

Good one-way deal

£50 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 16/1-23/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Cape Town to East London
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Cemair
  • Cemair
  • 23/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Cape Town to East London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to East London.
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Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

06:05-07:40

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Fri 23/1

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

£89

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

06:40-08:15

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Thu 2/4

08:35-10:20

Nonstop1h 45m

£111

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

06:10-07:45

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sat 21/2

10:10-11:50

Nonstop1h 40m

£116

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/1

06:05-07:40

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sun 11/1

08:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£122

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

13:00-14:35

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Thu 2/4

12:35-17:20

1 stop4h 45m

£140

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

06:05-07:40

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Fri 23/1

07:30-22:50

1 stop15h 20m

£152

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

06:05-12:00

1 stop5h 55m

East London

Sat 24/1

07:30-12:40

1 stop5h 10m

£200

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

07:00-19:30

1 stop12h 30m

East London

Sat 21/2

07:30-09:45

1 stop26h 15m

£202

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

06:05-12:00

1 stop5h 55m

East London

Sat 21/2

07:30-09:45

1 stop26h 15m

£213

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

06:05-12:00

1 stop5h 55m

£84

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to East London

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

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 28 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to East London, you should look to book at least 90 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to East London (average of £38). Flying from Cape Town to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £92). 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 3 December 2025.

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.

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 3 December 2025.
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.
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
118 reviews
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Entertainment

5.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
118 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
118 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to East London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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, 71 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 fly from Cape Town to East London in about 1h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 535 mi between Cape Town and East London. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 £71. FlySafair is 27% 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 £45. On average you can expect to pay £96. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - East London), can usually be booked for £47.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to East London (average of £38). Flying from Cape Town to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £92). 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 Cape Town to East London

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FlySafairCheapest£71Average£97FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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