Cheap flights from East London to Cape Town from R851

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Cape Town (average of R104). Flying from East London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R141). 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.

• How long is the flight from East London, South Africa, to Cape Town?

  East London to Cape Town flights take around 1 hour 50 minutes direct. You could also opt for a flight with a stopover. These start at 3 hours long.

• Which airlines fly directly from East London to Cape Town?

  There are three main airlines offering direct, nonstop flights into Cape Town from East London including South African Airways, Hahn Air Services, and FlySafair. These flights are often the quickest to reach the destination and are the least expensive available. The typical direct flight takes 1h 35m-1h 45m to reach Cape Town. While there are a few different airlines offering direct flights, many more stopover flights are available to Cape Town. Some of the airlines offering them include South African Airways, FlySafair, and Kulula. However, even the quickest stopover flights are at least twice as long as a direct flight from East London.

• What are the stopover options between East London to Cape Town?

  Those who are visiting Cape Town taking a one-stop flight will typically touch down at King Shaka International Airport in Durban or O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. In some cases, the flights require passengers to switch airports at the stopover point. One-stop flights between these two locations are typically cheaper than those with two stops. The flights with additional stops will also touch down in Johannesburg or Durban in most places but may stop in both or add a stop at Bloemfontein Airport or George Airport. The quickest two-stop flights reach Cape Town in 7h 15m.

• How frequent are flights between East London and Cape Town?

  Very. You’ve got around 5 direct flights a day, plus over 30 indirect routes.

• What airports serve East London to Cape Town flights?

  When going to Cape Town from East London, passengers will board an aircraft at East London Airport. This is a small airport that has around 20 to 30 flights each day. The airport had more than 800,000 passengers throughout 2016 and has two paved asphalt runways. Once reaching the end of the flight, passengers will disembark at Cape Town International Airport, which is 20 kilometres from the city centre. It has a central terminal that connects terminals for international and domestic flights. It offers direct flights to Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

• Which direct flight route between East London and Cape Town is cheapest?

  The cheapest routes are often the direct flights by national airlines like South African Airways and Safair. Keep an eye on the early morning and late evening flights to get the best prices.

• Do I need a passport or visa to fly from East London to Cape Town?

  Taking a flight from East London to Cape Town does not require a visa or a passport. Passengers only need a valid form of identification.

• Which environmentally friendly airlines fly between East London and Cape Town?

  Consider booking a journey with British Airways, FlySafair, or South African Airlines from East London to Cape Town if you'd want to travel on an aircraft that promotes environmental welfare. These companies have turned to fuel optimization technology to reduce their dependency on petrol and carbon emissions. To find ways to save gasoline, they are utilizing a performance-based navigation system. These airlines have also changed their aircraft with lighter, quieter, and significantly more advanced engines in an effort to lessen noise pollution.

• How can a traveler tell if the airline they are taking from East London to Cape Town is sustainable and efficient?

  Before making travel arrangements, check all the leading airlines which fly from East London to Cape Town, such British Airways, FlySafair, and South African, to learn more about their various sustainability programs. One approach for evaluating the carriers' commitment to sustainability is to read their Environmental, Social, and Governance reports. The environmental sustainability efforts of different airlines may also be tracked using IATA's Environmental Assessment for Airports and Environmental Assessment for Ground Service Providers (IEnVA) reports.

• What eco-friendly activities may I engage in while flying between East London and Cape Town?

  You may fly from East London to Cape Town on a cheap and with less luggage by only carrying what is essential. The aircraft's decreased weight would lead to much fewer emissions of carbon dioxide. You might also fly economy if you want to lessen the amount of carbon emitted from each seat.

• What airports do I use to fly from East London to Cape Town?

  If you book a flight from East London to Cape Town, you will be flying from East London to Cape Town Intl. Flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from East London (ELS) take 1h 40m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from East London to Cape Town per day from 4 airlines.

• Can I find flights from East London to Cape Town for under R1 900 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from East London to Cape Town for under R1 900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on FlySafair for just R1 831, but on average you can expect to pay R3 699.

• Are there direct flights from East London to Cape Town for under R1 900 on Cheapflights?

  Cheapflights has 6 direct flights from East London to Cape Town under R1 900. A good price for a direct flight from East London to Cape Town is less than R2 330.

• Are there last-minute flights available from East London to Cape Town for under R3 000?

  There are currently 6+ open flights from East London to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than R3 000.

• How popular is this East London to Cape Town flight route?

  Within the past month, 11 183 users have taken a look at flights from East London to Cape Town Intl.

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

  Cheapflights users have booked flights from East London to Cape Town round-trip from R1 831. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Airlink, from R4 568, and Cemair, from R9 820. FlySafair is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from East London to Cape Town?

  The most popular airlines flying from East London to Cape Town are Airlink, Cemair and FlySafair. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

  Looking for the cheapest flight from East London to Cape Town? While on average our users pay R1 870, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R928. The most popular route (East London - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R1 683.

• What does ELS to CPT mean?

  This is defined as East London Airport (ELS) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

• Can I find deals for flights from East London to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your East London to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from East London to Cape Town with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter East London to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

• Can I find deals for business class flights from East London to Cape Town?

  Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from East London to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

• Can I find deals for flights from East London to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from East London to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from East London to Cape Town?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on East London to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the East London to Cape Town flight deals updated?

  The East London to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/5.