Can I fly direct from Cape Town to East London?

Yes, direct flights are available from Cape Town to East London. Historically, approximately 51.5% of the flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This means there is a good chance of finding a non-stop option for your trip.

How many hours is the flight from Cape Town to East London?

The direct flight from Cape Town to East London typically takes 1 hour and 35 minutes. This covers an approximate distance of 861 kilometers. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases to 6 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should consider whether the time savings of a direct flight outweigh potential cost differences.

Should I set a price alert for Cape Town to East London flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Cape Town to East London is advisable. This route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations. Historically, prices on this route change often, making alerts a useful tool for capturing better deals. Monitoring prices can help travelers secure more favorable fares.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cape Town to East London

2026-07-29 – 2026-08-19
CPT - East London
75% AI deal score
$181
$105
Round trip
2026-07-29 – 2026-08-01
CPT - East London
78% AI deal score
$220
$107
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2026-08-22 – 2026-08-29
CPT - East London
46% AI deal score
$121
$111
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2026-08-13 – 2026-08-19
CPT - East London
46% AI deal score
$123
$111
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2026-07-29 – 2026-08-18
CPT - East London
74% AI deal score
$181
$111
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2026-07-29 – 2026-08-22
CPT - East London
74% AI deal score
$181
$111
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2026-08-01 – 2026-08-19
CPT - East London
43% AI deal score
$111
$111
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2026-07-29 – 2026-08-13
CPT - East London
74% AI deal score
$184
$111
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2026-07-29 – 2026-08-20
CPT - East London
74% AI deal score
$181
$111
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2026-09-03 – 2026-09-10
CPT - East London
48% AI deal score
$131
$113
Round trip

Cape Town to East London: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to East London

Right now, 51% of recent fares from Cape Town to East London are classified as a good price. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cape Town to East London, prices typically range from $113–$517, with a median of $189. Current fares are significantly below the typical level, suggesting a favorable time to consider booking.

The typical journey time for flights from Cape Town to East London is 1h 35m. This median duration includes both direct and connecting itineraries. For non-stop flights, the median time is also 1h 35m, while connecting flights typically extend to a median of 6h 35m.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to East London? The most affordable month to fly is March, with a median fare of just $84. Other cost-effective options include December, where median fares are around $94, and August, with median fares at $102.

A meaningful share of itineraries from Cape Town to East London are non-stop, with 51.5% of recent fares being direct flights. For the remaining itineraries, most connecting flights typically involve 1 stopover.

The distance between Cape Town and East London is approximately 861 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to East London

Regular price: $159 - $296

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Cape Town to East London.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to East London is between $159 and $296. The current lowest deal is $106 with Safair, for travel from Jul 29-Aug 1.

now $106

Low $159

High $296

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to East London

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to ELS is December, with a median price of $95. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $508. Prices are generally lower from June to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $95

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $508

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to East London

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to East London

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - East London

Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$221

$140

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - East London

Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$221

$152

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - East London

Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$220

$162

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - East London

Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$181

$111

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - East London

Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$219

$111

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - East London

Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$181

$117

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to East London

3 nights

Jul 29 - Aug 1

$220 → $106

52%

2 nights

Jul 29 - Jul 31

$221 → $111

50%

4 nights

Jul 28 - Aug 1

$219 → $111

49%

2 nights

Jul 30 - Aug 1

$221 → $117

47%

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 CPT to ELS are below the typical level, with a median price of $189.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $95.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 35m

Direct flights to East London typically take 1h 35m, while connecting flights average 6h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on 1 airline

Direct flights are available from Safair, making up 51.5% of recent routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair offers direct flights from Cape Town to East London, with recent deals around $106.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from Cape Town to East London appear frequently, especially in June to December.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to East London.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$111

East London main airports to arrive at

East London (ELS)

Cheapest

East London Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to East London.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$111

Airports nearby East London used as alternative

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is a major regional hub offering high flight frequency for travelers to East London.

📍 ~260 km from East London (approximately 3 to 4 hours of driving required).

💸 Flights from ~$81

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to East London

Historically, the best deals for flights from Cape Town to East London are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $91. Booking within 7-13 days of departure sees an average price of $124, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in a significantly higher average price of $442. Prices for bookings made 28 days or more in advance tend to average around $115.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Cape Town to East London is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $113. The median price for this route has historically been $189. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at or below $517. Travelers should aim for prices under $113 to secure a favorable rate.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to East London include March, with a median price of $84, and December, with a median price of $94. August also tends to offer competitive pricing, with a median of $102. The annual median price for this route is $189, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Cape Town to East London: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to East London

The distance between Cape Town and East London is approximately 861 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to East London

Regular price: $159 - $296

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Cape Town to East London.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to East London is between $159 and $296. The current lowest deal is $106 with Safair, for travel from Jul 29-Aug 1.

now $106

Low $159

High $296

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to East London

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to ELS is December, with a median price of $95. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $508. Prices are generally lower from June to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $95

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $508

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to East London

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to East London

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - East London

Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$221

$140

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - East London

Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$221

$152

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - East London

Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$220

$162

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - East London

Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$181

$111

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - East London

Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$219

$111

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - East London

Cape Town (CPT) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$181

$117

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to East London

3 nights

Jul 29 - Aug 1

$220 → $106

52%

2 nights

Jul 29 - Jul 31

$221 → $111

50%

4 nights

Jul 28 - Aug 1

$219 → $111

49%

2 nights

Jul 30 - Aug 1

$221 → $117

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to East London