Are there direct flights from Cape Town to East London?

Yes, direct flights are available. Minimum direct price — from $96.

Cheap flights Cape Town — East London from $96

Q: How long is the flight from Cape Town to East London?

Approximate flight time — 1h 32m.

Q: How much do flights from Cape Town to East London cost?

The minimum price over 3 months — from $96 on 01.12.2026.

Q: Which airlines fly from Cape Town to East London?

This route is served by 2 airlines: FlySafair, CemAir.

Q: From which airports does Cape Town operate flights?

From Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).

Q: To which airports in East London do flights arrive?

To East London: ELS (East London Airport).

Q: Which day of the week is cheapest?

The cheapest day of the week — Sunday.

Q: When is the best time to buy tickets Cape Town — East London?

Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.

How many travellers?

Adults

12+ years

Children

2–11 years

Infants

under 2

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Cheapest: $96 on 01.12.2026

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Cheapest flights found

01 Dec 2026, Tue

FlySafair FA 146

07:10

CPT Cape Town International Airport

08:45

ELS East London Airport

1h 35m Direct

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25 Dec 2026, Fri

FlySafair FA 152

07:05

CPT Cape Town International Airport

08:40

ELS East London Airport

1h 35m Direct

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11 Dec 2026, Fri

CemAir 5Z 242

16:45

CPT Cape Town International Airport

18:05

ELS East London Airport

1h 20m Direct

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22 Dec 2026, Tue

FlySafair FA 146

07:10

CPT Cape Town International Airport

08:45

ELS East London Airport

1h 35m Direct

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Route characteristics

Distance

880 km

Flight time

1h 32m

Time difference

+0h

Minimum price

from $96 (01.12.2026)

Average price

$113

Maximum price

$129

Cheapest day

Sunday

Departure airports (1)

CPT Cape Town International Airport

Arrival airports (1)

ELS East London Airport

Airlines (2)

FA FlySafair 5Z CemAir

Agencies (2)

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Prices by day of week

Airlines — cheapest prices 2

FlySafair

Low-cost 4 flights · 4 days

$67

CemAir

1 flights · 1 days

$112

Where to buy tickets 2

Mytrip.com

4 tickets · 4 days

from $67

Trip.com

1 tickets · 1 days

from $112

Airports

From — Cape Town (1)

CPT Cape Town International Airport

To — East London (1)

ELS East London Airport

Other destinations from Cape Town

Frequently asked questions about the route Cape Town — East London

How long is the flight from Cape Town to East London?

Approximate flight time — 1h 32m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.

What is the distance from Cape Town to East London?

The straight-line distance — 880 km.

How much do flights from Cape Town to East London cost?

The minimum price over 3 months — from $96 on 01.12.2026.

What is the average ticket price?

The average price — $113. Range: $96 — $129.

What is the time difference between Cape Town and East London?

The difference — +0h.

From which airports does Cape Town operate flights?

From Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).

To which airports in East London do flights arrive?

To East London: ELS (East London Airport).

Which airlines fly this route?

This route is served by 2 airlines: FlySafair, CemAir.

Are there direct flights?

Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $96. Total direct flights found: 4.

Which day of the week is cheapest?

The cheapest day of the week — Sunday.

When is the best time to buy tickets?

Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.

How do I book flights?

Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.

About the route Cape Town — East London

Flights Cape Town — East London is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 880 km. Flight time 1h 32m. Time difference +0h.

From Cape Town (CPT) flights depart from 1 airport: CPT. To East London (ELS) — 1 arrival airport: ELS.

2 airlines operate on this route: FlySafair, CemAir.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $96 (01.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $113, ranging from $96 to $129. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Sunday.

Other destinations in South Africa from Cape Town

Cheap flights Cape Town — East London

From — Cape Town (1)

To — East London (1)

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