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Cheapest return fare
R2 070
Typical prices: R1 811-R2 701
FlySafair
Wed 2/9Wed 9/9
ELS - CPT • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
R970
Typical prices: R825-R1 439
FlySafair
Wed 2/9
ELS - CPT • Direct
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You can fly direct with FlySafair and Cemair. Average duration is 1h 42m
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Cheap Flights from East London to Cape Town (ELS-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from East London to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from East London to Cape Town

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
FlySafair Logo
12:40 - 14:20ELS  East London-CPT Cape Town Intl
1h 40mdirect
FlySafair Logo
13:00 - 14:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-ELS East London
1h 35mdirect
R2 070FlySafair
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
FlySafair Logo
12:40 - 14:20ELS  East London-CPT Cape Town Intl
1h 40mdirect
FlySafair Logo
6:40 - 8:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-ELS East London
1h 35mdirect
R2 313FlySafair
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
FlySafair Logo
12:40 - 14:20ELS  East London-CPT Cape Town Intl
1h 40mdirect
FlySafair Logo
6:40 - 8:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-ELS East London
1h 35mdirect
R2 394FlySafair
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1
FlySafair Logo
15:10 - 16:50ELS  East London-CPT Cape Town Intl
1h 40mdirect
FlySafair Logo
6:10 - 7:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-ELS East London
1h 35mdirect
R2 426FlySafair
Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18
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17:35 - 19:15ELS  East London-CPT Cape Town Intl
1h 40mdirect
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6:40 - 8:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-ELS East London
1h 35mdirect
R3 041Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:10 - 16:50ELS  East London-CPT Cape Town Intl
1h 40mdirect
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6:00 - 7:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-ELS East London
1h 20mdirect
R3 089Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 14:20ELS  East London-CPT Cape Town Intl
1h 40mdirect
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6:00 - 16:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-ELS East London
10h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R3 623Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
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7:30 - 20:20ELS  East London-CPT Cape Town Intl
12h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Port Elizabeth
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17:10 - 12:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-ELS East London
18h 50m2 stops Port Elizabeth Johannesburg OR Tambo
R8 459Airlink
Sat, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 18
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12:35 - 17:20ELS  East London-CPT Cape Town Intl
4h 45m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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6:05 - 12:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-ELS East London
5h 55m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R8 717Airlink
Sat, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 18
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7:30 - 12:40ELS  East London-CPT Cape Town Intl
5h 10m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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6:05 - 12:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-ELS East London
5h 55m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R9 591Airlink
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KAYAK's insights & trends for East London to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from East London to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from East London to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from East London to Cape Town departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from East London usually cost between R1 892 and R3 364 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R2 070 on FlySafair (Sept 2–Sept 9).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from East London to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from East London to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to East London, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from East London to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from East London to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from East London to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost R1 779 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R3 138 and R2 976 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from East London to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from East London to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from East London to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

R954
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from East London to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from East London to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from East London to Cape Town

  • Is the East London Airport impaired persons friendly?

    Access inside the terminal building is made simpler for impaired passengers with the availability of elevators, ramps, and special parking spaces for disabled travelers at East London Airport. East London Airport is completely disability-friendly.

  • Which airlines fly the most people from East London airport to Cape Town airport?

    There are a number of various available airlines you can choose from to get from East London to Cape Town. Safair is a top choice for many frequent travellers. This is because it has over 91 flights every month. Additionally, ou could also look into Airlink, which has over 82 flights a month between the two places. If you look around, you'll know you got the best deal.  

  • What is the cheapest flight from East London to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from East London to Cape Town was R954 for a one-way ticket and R2 070 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from East London to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 737 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the East London to Cape Town flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from East London to Cape Town?

    There are direct flights from East London to Cape Town on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from East London to Cape Town, FlySafair or Airlink?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from East London to Cape Town are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R2 432 and an overall rating of 8,2, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R4 274 and an overall rating of 8,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from East London to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from East London to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from East London to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from East London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from East London to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to East London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from East London to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from East London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from East London to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R1 124 or less one-way and R2 238 or less round-trip.
  • At Cape Town International Airport, A-Teck provides luggage storage as well as baggage wrapping. there is a porter service; porters, who are clad in black and orange are self-employed and depend on tips for a living. Baggage storage is available at the airport in two locations. Domestic arrivals incur a daily fee of R15 per luggage, regardless of size. Moda Exotica may store your luggage at International Departures for R20 per suitcase per day. Lost and found items are brought to the police station.
  • The airport Conference Centre, situated in the Southern Office Bock near the Domestic Terminal, provides meeting and conference facilities. the airport also has fully furnished offices with secretarial services available for short-term and long-term rental. Premium lounges are available at both the domestic and international terminals. Both terminals include British Airways and South African Airways lounges.
  • Lifts, ramps, and adapted bathrooms are available at Cape Town International Airport for handicapped passengers. Wheelchairs may be provided if necessary; travellers should notify their airline of such requirements in advance. In the mufti-story car park, there are also designated parking spaces for handicapped travellers. If help is necessary, please call the airport 48 hours before arrival.

Prefer to fly direct from East London to Cape Town Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from East London to Cape Town Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from East London Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

East London to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Cemair,FlySafair

Cemair,FlySafair

Tuesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Wednesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Thursday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Friday

Cemair,FlySafair

Cemair,FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Sunday

FlySafair

FlySafair

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to East London

Monday

Cemair,FlySafair

Cemair,FlySafair

Tuesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Wednesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Thursday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Friday

Cemair,FlySafair

Cemair,FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Sunday

FlySafair

FlySafair

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from East London to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from East London to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from East London to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,4
AirlinkOverall score based on 92 reviews
8,8Crew
6,3Entertainment
8,0Food
8,1Boarding
8,2Comfort
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Loved the in flight meal! Surprisingly good.! Staff on board were all friendly and professional! Book as far ahead as possible! Get your seat selection locked in ASAP

10,0 ExcellentGregory, Apr 2026
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Loved the in flight meal! Surprisingly good.! Staff on board were all friendly and professional! Book as far ahead as possible! Get your seat selection locked in ASAP

Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

This was an excellent flight with great crew and a full complement service including a sandwich, a drink from the bar, tea, coffee or water with the meal and then a further bar service.

I can't understand how the priority boarding queue has so many people standing in it. I was travelling business class and arrived 40 minutes before boarding time and there we about 25 people in the queue ahead of me?

Great flight, excellent service comfortable plane. No entertainment available on the flight but it was only a 3 hour flight.

+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

A snack was advertised on my booking but when they came around I was told that is wrong. I wanted juice so I had to pay for it. I flew business class and was unable to book a business class seat on the website. Lucky there was still one available when I checked in at the airport.

I love FlySafair! PUNCTUALITY is what they do best, and thier schedule is so flexible, how they've structured Departure slots, one can decide to leave any time of the day. I am a coffee lover, I was astonished with their partnership with Boottleggers to allow us have specialty coffee on board, so wonderful.

Seats are very narrow. Boarding was delayed. The R85 voucher is insufficient for a wine and mixed nuts. Needs to be increased for "business class".

Our flight was canceled. The airline was apparently on strike.

Don’t waist money on priority. Changed the gates. Then let everyone through while priority row was twice as long. Got sooner to my seat jumping to the end of the line

Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

I arrived at the airport and the flight did not exist

They find a way to Nickel and dime you in all creative ways. The boarding crew seems to have target collection amount. If you are flying internationally, avoid them at all costs.

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