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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from East London Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $239. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.$239 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.

Cape Town.$266 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $266, select.

Cape Town.$369 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $369, select.

Cape Town.$403 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Sat, 27 Mar.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from East London on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $403, select.

Cape Town.$405 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $405, select.

Cape Town.$416 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $416, select.

Cape Town.$423 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $423, select.

Cape Town.$445 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $445, select.

Cape Town.$498 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $498, select.

Cape Town.$500 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.

Cape Town.$503 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $503, select.

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

Cape Town.$508 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.

Cape Town.$540 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $540, select.

Cape Town.$551 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from East London on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $551, select.

Cape Town.$556 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from East London on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $556, 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 East London to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in September.

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East London to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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East London to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$239
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	1 hr, 43 mins
Most popular airline	FlySafair

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

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

The best price we found for a return flight from East London to Cape Town is $239. 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 East London to Cape Town?

1 hour and 43 minutes is the average flight time from East London to Cape Town.

Which airlines fly direct from East London to Cape Town?

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

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

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

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

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

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from East London Airport to Cape Town Airport on Friday, 11 September 2026.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

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

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

Currently, FlySafair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

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

Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from East London Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as East London.
Every week, there are 16 East London Airport to Cape Town Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your ELS to CPT flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Getting to Cape Town (and then seeing more of South Africa!) is a snap with FlySafair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from East London Airport to Cape Town Airport.
FlySafair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from East London Airport to Cape Town Airport. Many passengers pass through Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport when flying between ELS and CPT.

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

$132 is the best price for a one-way East London Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Return flights start from $239. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from ELS to CPT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from East London Airport to Cape Town Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Finding cheap flights from ELS to CPT is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from East London Airport to Cape Town Airport.

Handy information about East London Airport (ELS)

East London Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from ELS reach their destination on time.
East London Airport is about 8 kilometres from central East London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ELS. Whether you have an early flight from East London Airport to Cape Town Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a East London Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Pick up a Cape Town Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week in advance of your trip.

Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

Cape Town Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

The quietest month for a flight from East London Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from East London Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you'd like to go to Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ELS to CPT around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

You've done Cape Town, now it's time to explore more of South Africa. Travel around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its popular sights. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.