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Flight deals from East London to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from East London to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.Rs12,006 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Aug.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs12,006, select.
Cape Town.Rs13,568 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,568, select.
Cape Town.Rs13,663 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,663, select.
Cape Town.Rs13,663 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,663, select.
Cape Town.Rs13,787 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,787, select.
Cape Town.Rs15,126 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Dec.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Thu, 18 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs15,126, select.
Cape Town.Rs15,372 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jan.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs15,372, select.
Cape Town.Rs29,897 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from East London on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs29,897, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from East London to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like East London to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in August.
Aug
from Rs11,988
Sep
from Rs13,767
Oct
from Rs13,547
Nov
from Rs13,642
Dec
from Rs15,103
Jan
from Rs15,349
Feb
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Mar
from Rs13,642
Apr
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May
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Jun
from Rs29,852
Jul
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Direct flights from East London to Cape Town

East London to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from East London to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

East London to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs11,988
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 43 mins
Most popular airlineFlySafair
Average flights per week48

Finding cheap flights from East London to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from East London to Cape Town is Rs24,012. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 43 minutes is the average flight time from East London to Cape Town.
FlySafair and Hahn Air Systems fly direct from East London to Cape Town.
As of August 2025, there are 48 flights per week flying from East London to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from East London to Cape Town is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from East London Airport to Cape Town Airport on Friday, 8 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, FlySafair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from East London Airport (ELS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from East London Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

  • East London and Cape Town are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.

  • Flights from ELS to CPT start from 08:15 — the first with Safair. The latest departure is at 15:30 with Safair. In total, there are 31 weekly East London Airport to Cape Town International Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ELS to CPT flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • Safair offers direct flights from East London Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Cape Town — and maybe even more of South Africa if time allows.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Safair on this route.

  • Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from East London Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Many passengers pass through O.R. Tambo International Airport on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from East London Airport (ELS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • Rs11,988 is the lowest price for a one-way East London Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs23,976. These fares may change based on availability.

  • Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ELS to CPT.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from East London Airport to Cape Town International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from ELS to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from East London Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about East London Airport (ELS)

  • 71.19% of flights taking off from East London Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • East London Airport is about 13 kilometres from central East London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near ELS? If you're catching an early flight from East London Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • If you have a late East London Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near CPT:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cape Town and beyond.

  • To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport around one week before your trip.

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from East London Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Cape Town. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from East London Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ELS to CPT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover other corners of South Africa. Journey around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its popular sights. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in South Africa, consider Worcester, roughly 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are key highlights.

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