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

• Earliest: departs at 7:50 and lands at 9:32
• Latest: departs at 17:35 and lands at 19:17.

The flight takes about 1h 42m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from East London to Cape Town takes 1h 42m, covering 1 385 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from East London to Cape Town range from R2 009 to R3 321, with an average of R2 572 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 009 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 0% above the route average of R2 572. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R2 552 return, compared with R5 816 via a stopover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R126–R833 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 Hahn Air Systems and FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on East London to Cape Town 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 265 to R16 898. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from East London to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R2 998, which is 152% above the typical average for this route.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R50 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Woodford

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 East London to Cape Town route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

Most connecting flights from East London to Cape Town pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

On the East London to Cape Town route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 25%. Saturday is the cheapest day at R2 379 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R3 161 – a R782 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• FlySafair
• Cemair

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating East London to Cape Town flights:

• FlySafair: 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
• Hahn Air Systems: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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.

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.