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Cheap flights from Cape Town to East London from £95

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ELS
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to East London are usually found in February or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£118

One-way from

£95

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£85

Good round-trip deal

£78 or less

Good one-way deal

£36 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 6/4-13/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Cape Town to East London
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 35m total
  • Cape Town to East London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£5 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to East London.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to East London.

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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 21 February 2025.

Sun 6/406:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Sun 13/408:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 20/2£118
Wed 19/306:05CPT - ELS
1 stop5h 55mAirlink
Sat 22/307:15ELS - CPT
1 stop7h 15mAirlink
Deal found 20/2£232

Find flights from Cape Town to East London within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

East London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

06:40-08:15

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sun 13/4

08:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£118

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

06:05-12:00

1 stop5h 55m

East London

Sat 22/3

07:15-14:30

1 stop7h 15m

£232

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/3

11:35-19:00

2 stops31h 25m

East London

Wed 12/3

07:00-10:55

2 stops27h 55m

£363

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

14:00-19:35

1 stop5h 35m

£95

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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

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Travel insights for flights 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 14 February 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 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 21 February 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 70% on flights from Cape Town to East London by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from CPT to ELS are scheduled on a Tuesday (2 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 East London by month

Plan your trip to East London by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in East London ranges from 30.0 - 90.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit East London when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in East London by month

Plan your trip to East London by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to East London, 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 June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8.5
Very Good

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to East London round-trip?

    Flying on FlySafair is currently your cheapest option to East London, with prices starting at £118. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Airlink and Cemair, with the lowest prices starting at £232 and £363, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to East London?

    The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to East London is £33. On average you can expect to pay £64. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - East London), can usually be booked for £49.

  • 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.

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FlySafairCheapest£70Average£109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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