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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to East London Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $234. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

East London.$234 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in East London.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.

East London.$245 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in East London.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $245, select.

East London.$289 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in East London.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $289, select.

East London.$329 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in East London.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $329, select.

East London.$353 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $353, select.

East London.$396 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $396, select.

East London.$409 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $409, select.

East London.$421 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in East London.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $421, select.

East London.$432 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $432, select.

East London.$461 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $461, select.

East London.$479 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $479, select.

East London.$481 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $481, select.

East London.$502 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.

East London.$504 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Sat, 20 Mar.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $504, select.

East London.$506 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.

East London.$534 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $534, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to East London flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Cheapest flight found	$234
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	1 hr, 34 mins
Most popular airline	FlySafair
Average flights per week	35

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

How much are return flights from Cape Town to East London?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to East London is $234. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to East London?

1 hour and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to East London.

Which airlines fly direct from Cape Town to East London?

FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems and CemAir fly direct from Cape Town to East London.

How many flights are there a week from Cape Town to East London?

As of August 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from Cape Town to East London.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to East London?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to East London is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to East London Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to East London Airport on Thursday, 3 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to East London Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to East London?

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 East London 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.

When is the best time to book flights to East London?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to East London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town Airport to East London with?

Currently, FlySafair offers the cheapest flight tickets to East London.

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

Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to East London Airport.
There are 16 Cape Town Airport to East London Airport flights each week.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to ELS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as November, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
FlySafair has direct flights from Cape Town Airport to East London Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in East London — and maybe even more of South Africa if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is FlySafair.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cape Town Airport to East London Airport. Many passengers pass through Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on this route.

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

$131 is the lowest price for a one-way Cape Town Airport to East London Airport flight. A return flight starts at $233. These fares can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from CPT to ELS by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to East London Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CPT to ELS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town Airport to East London Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Cape Town Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from CPT arrive at their destination on time.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CPT? If you're catching an early flight from Cape Town Airport to East London Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at East London Airport (ELS)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cape Town Airport to East London Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ELS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a East London Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from U-Save, Green Motion or First - Car Rental and explore beyond East London's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from East London Airport around three weeks before your departure date.

When to fly to East London Airport (ELS)

July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to East London Airport. For a quieter experience, visit East London in March.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town Airport to East London Airport for February if you'd like to explore East London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CPT to ELS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

You've seen East London, now it's time to discover other parts of South Africa. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to Durban to tick off its popular sights. From Durban Beach to Ushaka marine and Moses Mabhida Stadium, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of South Africa, head for Port Elizabeth, about 225 kilometres south-west of East London. Mount Kilimanjaro, King's Beach and Brighton Beach are key reasons to visit.