Cheap Flights from Cape Town to East London
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July 23 - July 30
CPT - East London
$193
$132
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July 23 - July 27
CPT - East London
$197
$133
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July 23 - July 29
CPT - East London
$193
$134
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July 23 - July 25
CPT - East London
$196
$134
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July 25 - July 27
CPT - East London
$196
$140
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July 25 - July 29
CPT - East London
$197
$140
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July 29 - July 30
CPT - East London
$195
$140
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July 25 - July 30
CPT - East London
$195
$140
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July 23 - July 31
CPT - East London
$189
$146
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July 23 - July 26
CPT - East London
$197
$146
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Insights for flights from Cape Town to East London
How much is a round trip from Cape Town to East London
Regular price: $139 - $305
Prices are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to East London is typically between $139 and $305. The current lowest deal is $132 with Safair for travel from Jul 23-Jul 30.
now $132
Low $139
High $305
The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to East London
The cheapest month to fly from CPT to ELS is March, with a median price of $84. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $468. Prices are generally lower from March to December.
March
Flights from $84
May
Flights from $468
Direct flights from Cape Town to East London
Safair
Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to East London
Wed, Jun 17
CPT - East London
Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)
Safair
$154
$176
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
CPT - East London
Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)
Safair
$161
$156
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
CPT - East London
Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)
Safair
$154
$164
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
CPT - East London
Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)
Safair
$161
$171
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
CPT - East London
Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)
Safair
$147
$182
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
CPT - East London
Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)
Safair
$160
$195
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to East London
Jul 23 - Jul 27
$197 → $133
32%
Jul 23 - Jul 25
$196 → $134
32%
Jul 23 - Jul 30
$193 → $132
32%
Jul 23 - Jul 29
$193 → $134
30%
Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to East London
Cape Town - East London route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Cape Town to East London are below the typical level, with a median of $141.
📅 Best time to fly
March is historically the cheapest month to fly
Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from CPT to ELS, with a median price of $84.
⏱️ Flight duration
Direct flights take 3h 20m
The median flight duration for this route is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Safair offers direct flights
Safair offers direct flights from Cape Town to East London, with 58.1% of deals being direct.
🏆 Airline highlight
Safair has a direct deal for $132
A recent deal from Safair for $132 is available for travel from Jul 23-Jul 30.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent on this route
Deals for flights from Cape Town to East London are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.
Cape Town main airports to depart from
Cape Town International (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Cape Town to East London.
📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$132
East London main airports to arrive at
East London (ELS)
East London Airport is ideal for direct access to East London and surrounding areas.
📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$132
Airports nearby East London used as alternative
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
Port Elizabeth offers significantly more flight options and can be a practical alternative for East London.
📍 ~245 km from East London (approximately 3-hour drive via N2 highway)
💸 Flights from ~$97
Mthatha (UTT)
Mthatha is geographically the closest alternative airport, but has very limited flight schedules.
📍 ~100 km from East London
💸 Flights from ~$445
Durban International (DUR)
Durban International is a major hub with extensive connectivity for those willing to travel further.
📍 ~490 km from East London (significant driving distance)
💸 Flights from ~$131
Bloemfontein (BFN)
Bloemfontein is a stable regional hub, but offers limited direct benefit over other alternatives.
📍 ~470 km from East London
💸 Flights from ~$141
Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
Pietermaritzburg is an alternative regional airport with limited flight frequency and capacity.
📍 ~400 km from East London
💸 Flights from ~$410
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