R1 024 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to East London – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to East London:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 and lands at 7:19
• Latest: departs at 15:45 and lands at 17:19.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to East London:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cape Town to East London takes 1h 34m, covering 1 385 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Cape Town to East London range from R2 273 to R3 467, with an average of R2 799 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 273 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 4% below the route average of R2 799. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R2 785 return, compared with R6 527 via a stopover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R91–R1 652 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair and Hahn Air Systems. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to East London flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R2 181 to R16 109. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cape Town to East London are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R2 615, which is 113% above the typical average for this route.

East London Airport (ELS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R151 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Sixt
• Avis
• Budget
• Hertz

Flights from Cape Town to East London usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at East London (ELS).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to East London route, 2% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

Most connecting flights from Cape Town to East London pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Cape Town to East London. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R2 610 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R3 387, a difference of R777.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Cape Town and East London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Cemair

Among airlines operating Cape Town to East London flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Cemair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.