Cheap flights from Cape Town to East London from £58
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ELS
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
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 February or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday 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 30 October 2026.
Fri 11/1215:45 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Fri 18/1217:35 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 27/10£175
Sun 13/1206:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sun 20/1208:50 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 28/10£177
Sun 13/1206:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Mon 28/1215:10 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 27/10£211
Fri 11/1220:55 -
1 stop21h 05m
Fri 18/1208:15 -
Nonstop1h 45m
Deal found 27/10£280
Sun 13/1206:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Mon 28/1212:00 -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 27/10£312
Fri 20/1106:05 -
1 stop5h 55m
Mon 23/1112:35 -
1 stop4h 45m
Deal found 26/10£356
Sun 29/1106:05 -
1 stop5h 55m
Sun 6/1212:35 -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 27/10£394
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 30 October 2026.
Sun 13/1206:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sun 20/1208:50 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 28/10£177
Tue 2/306:05 -
1 stop5h 55m
Tue 9/307:30 -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 26/10£278
Sun 13/1206:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Mon 28/1215:10 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 27/10£211
Tue 23/206:05 -
1 stop5h 55m
Tue 2/312:35 -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 29/10£283
Thu 18/206:05 -
1 stop5h 55m
Sun 21/212:35 -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 27/10£323
Fri 20/1106:05 -
1 stop5h 55m
Mon 23/1112:35 -
1 stop4h 45m
Deal found 26/10£356
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 30 October 2026.
Fri 11/1215:45 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Fri 18/1217:35 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 27/10£175
Sun 13/1206:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sun 20/1208:50 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 28/10£177
Sun 13/1206:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Mon 28/1215:10 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 27/10£211
Thu 18/205:45 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sun 21/208:50 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 27/10£264
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to East London
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to East London. Data last updated 30 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 31/1014:00 -
1 stop22h 00m
Sat 7/1112:35 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 28/10£414
Thu 12/1114:00 -
1 stop5h 30m
Sun 15/1112:35 -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 26/10£469
Mon 16/1106:10 -
2 stops29h 50m
Mon 23/1107:30 -
2 stops12h 50m
Deal found 30/10£429
Fri 20/1106:05 -
1 stop5h 55m
Mon 23/1112:35 -
1 stop4h 45m
Deal found 26/10£356
Sun 29/1106:05 -
1 stop5h 55m
Sun 6/1212:35 -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 27/10£394
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 30 October 2026.
Tue 24/1106:10 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£58
Mon 30/1113:00 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£76
Tue 24/1109:00 -
1 stop6h 25m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£138
Fri 23/407:00 -
1 stop5h 00m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£139
Mon 30/1120:25 -
1 stop21h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£151
Sun 29/1106:05 -
2 stops7h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£178
Mon 21/1206:05 -
1 stop5h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 28/10£205
Sun 20/1218:25 -
1 stop25h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£214
Mon 14/1218:25 -
1 stop17h 35m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/10£225
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 30 October 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
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Fastest return journey
Cape TownEast London
CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 30/11
13:00-14:35
Nonstop1h 35m
East London
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£76
Cape TownEast London
CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Fri 23/4
07:00-12:00
1 stop5h 00m
East London
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£139
Cape TownEast London
CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 13/12
06:40-08:15
Nonstop1h 35m
East London
Sun 20/12
08:50-10:30
Nonstop1h 40m
£177
Cape TownEast London
CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 29/11
06:05-13:50
2 stops7h 45m
East London
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£178
Cape TownEast London
CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 21/12
06:05-12:00
1 stop5h 55m
East London
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£205
Cape TownEast London
CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 13/12
06:40-08:15
Nonstop1h 35m
East London
Mon 28/12
15:10-16:50
Nonstop1h 40m
£211
Cape TownEast London
CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 20/12
18:25-19:30
1 stop25h 05m
East London
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£214
Cape TownEast London
CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Thu 17/12
06:05-12:00
1 stop5h 55m
East London
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£227
Cape TownEast London
CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 14/12
06:05-12:00
1 stop5h 55m
East London
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£227
Cape TownEast London
CPT Cape Town Intl - ELS East London
CPTELS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 2/3
06:05-12:00
1 stop5h 55m
East London
Tue 9/3
07:30-12:40
1 stop5h 10m
£278
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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?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to East London, you should look to book at least 52 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 £84). Flying from Cape Town to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £169). 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 30 October 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to East London?
Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to East London flights typically cost between £91 and £130 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £175 on Cemair (11 Dec–18 Dec).
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 30 October 2026.
The most flights from CPT to ELS are scheduled on a Wednesday (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 78 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 30 October 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.
Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend
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, 59 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 and Airlink fly from Cape Town to East London in about 1h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 20m. 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 £77. FlySafair is 36% 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 £59. On average you can expect to pay £92. 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 £84). Flying from Cape Town to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £169). 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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