Cheap flights from East London to Cape Town from R866
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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
The best prices from East London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or August, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from East London to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from East London (ELS) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 | R1 936 |
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One-way from | R922 |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | R1 991 |
Good round-trip deal | R1 840 or less |
Good one-way deal | R861 or less |
Find flight deals from East London to Cape Town
Cheapest flights from East London to Cape TownExplore the most affordable flight options available from East London to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from East London to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.
Find flights from East London to Cape Town within your budget
Customise your flight search to find flights from East London to Cape Town 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
East LondonCape Town
ELS - CPT
ELSCPT
East London
Mon 10/3
15:10-16:50
Nonstop1h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 11/3
6:10-7:45
Nonstop1h 35m
East LondonCape Town
ELS - CPT
ELSCPT
East London
Mon 10/3
12:35-17:20
1 stop4h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 11/3
6:40-8:15
Nonstop1h 35m
East LondonCape Town
ELS - CPT
ELSCPT
East London
Mon 10/3
12:35-17:20
1 stop4h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 11/3
6:05-12:00
1 stop5h 55m
East LondonCape Town
ELS - CPT
ELSCPT
East London
Tue 11/3
8:20-10:00
Nonstop1h 40m
East LondonCape Town
ELS - CPT
ELSCPT
East London
Wed 12/3
7:00-23:15
1 stop16h 15m
East LondonCape Town
ELS - CPT
ELSCPT
East London
Wed 12/3
7:00-10:55
2 stops27h 55m
East LondonCape Town
ELS - CPT
ELSCPT
East London
Thu 10/4
7:15-20:20
2 stops13h 05m
Best time to book a flight from East London to Cape Town
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Travel insights for flights from East London to Cape Town
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from East London to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from East London to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from East London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.
Booking 9 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from East London to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from East London to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from East London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 ELS to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from East London to Cape Town. 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.
It’s optimal to fly from East London to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
Weekly flight availability from East London to Cape Town
Explore weekly flight availability from East London to Cape Town. 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 ELS to CPT 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 Cape Town by month
Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.
Temperature in Cape Town by month
Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink and FlySafair from East London to Cape Town. 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.
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Entertainment
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Reviews
Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
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Overall
Entertainment
Food
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Reviews
Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
Comfort
Overall
Entertainment
Food
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Boarding
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Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
East London to Cape Town Travel Guide
Book flights from East London to Cape Town, and you’ll be among the 4 million travellers who jet into the city each year.
Cape Town is all high-shine harbour bars, creative restaurants and award-winning museums. But nature is never far away. Table Mountain overlooks the city, plus day tours whisk you out to see penguin-friendly beaches and local vineyards. But how to get there? Easy – just hop on a direct flight from East London to Cape Town. The journey takes less than 2 hours.
Cape Town sits on a rugged peninsula in south-west South Africa, where the Atlantic Ocean whittles out looming headlands and sandy beaches. Table Mountain rises above it all, best reached by the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Back in the city, most visitors head straight for the restaurants and boutiques of the Victoria & Albert Waterfront. Robben Island is a real must-see, too. You can tour the jail cell of Nelson Mandela and find out how he fought against apartheid.
Related info for your journey
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Top 3 airlines flying from East London to Cape Town
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Cape Town
Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Cape Town. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
- Consider choosing Cape Town International Airport (CPT) if you're flying from East London to Cape Town and you'd like to land at an airport that is eco-friendly. In an effort to lessen its detrimental impact on water use, CPT is committed to producing solar energy.
- If you're looking for an airport with sustainable initiatives, you may want to consider using East London Airport (ELS) as the point of departure for flights from East London to Cape Town. As part of a sustainable approach, ELS is committed to banning mono-use plastics from its premises.
- If you want to see Cape Town, taking buses from CPT is usually a smart move since it helps to lower the amount of CO2 spewed onto the roads compared to using private means.
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