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Lowest fare₹15,832FlySafair
Fastest1h 35mgate to gate
Options found71flights on this route
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FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-158
08:00
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
1H :35 M
Non Stop
09:35
2026-11-14
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-142
13:00
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
1H :35 M
Non Stop
14:35
2026-11-14
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-352
15:55
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
27H :05 M
1 Stop
JNB · 23h 35m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
19:00
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-354
17:25
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
25H :35 M
1 Stop
JNB · 22h 05m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
19:00
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-362
18:10
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
24H :50 M
1 Stop
JNB · 21h 20m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
19:00
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-366
19:35
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
23H :25 M
1 Stop
JNB · 19h 55m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
19:00
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-372
20:25
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
22H :35 M
1 Stop
JNB · 19h 05m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
19:00
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-6017
15:55
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
27H :05 M
1 Stop
JNB · 23h 35m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
19:00
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 21 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-904
09:00
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
26H :25 M
1 Stop
DUR · 23h 10m Durban (DUR), South Africa
11:25
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 21 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-6017
15:55
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
17H :15 M
1 Stop
JNB · 13h 40m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
09:10
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 21 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-6017
15:55
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
21H :55 M
1 Stop
JNB · 18h 20m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
13:50
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 21 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-6017
15:55
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
24H :40 M
1 Stop
JNB · 21h 05m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
16:35
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 21 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-6017
15:55
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
26H :15 M
1 Stop
JNB · 22h 40m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
18:10
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 21 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-339
06:20
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
8H :55 M
1 Stop
HLA · 5h 15m Lanseria (HLA), South Africa
15:15
2026-11-14
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-2460
09:00
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
26H :25 M
1 Stop
DUR · 23h 10m Durban (DUR), South Africa
11:25
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-339
06:20
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
26H :50 M
1 Stop
HLA · 23h 10m Lanseria (HLA), South Africa
09:10
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-310
07:20
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
7H :55 M
1 Stop
HLA · 4h 15m Lanseria (HLA), South Africa
15:15
2026-11-14
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-170
18:25
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
17H :00 M
1 Stop
DUR · 13h 40m Durban (DUR), South Africa
11:25
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-310
07:20
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
25H :50 M
1 Stop
HLA · 22h 10m Lanseria (HLA), South Africa
09:10
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-359
18:35
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
14H :35 M
1 Stop
HLA · 10h 45m Lanseria (HLA), South Africa
09:10
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-359
18:35
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
19H :15 M
1 Stop
HLA · 15h 25m Lanseria (HLA), South Africa
13:50
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-359
18:35
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
22H :00 M
1 Stop
HLA · 18h 10m Lanseria (HLA), South Africa
16:35
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces

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FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-359
18:35
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
23H :35 M
1 Stop
HLA · 19h 45m Lanseria (HLA), South Africa
18:10
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-353
15:00
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
18H :10 M
1 Stop
HLA · 14h 20m Lanseria (HLA), South Africa
09:10
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-353
15:00
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
22H :50 M
1 Stop
HLA · 19h 00m Lanseria (HLA), South Africa
13:50
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-353
15:00
2026-11-14
Cape Town (CPT)South Africa flagCape Town International
25H :35 M
1 Stop
HLA · 21h 45m Lanseria (HLA), South Africa
16:35
2026-11-15
East London (ELS)South Africa flagEast London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Sat, 14 Nov 2026.

Lowest fare ₹15,832 FlySafair 08:00
Earliest departure ₹38,513 FlySafair 05:45
Shortest duration ₹15,832 FlySafair 08:00
Night 00:00-05:59 ₹38,513 FlySafair at 05:45
Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹15,832 FlySafair at 08:00
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹16,482 FlySafair at 13:00
Evening 18:00-23:59 ₹22,344 South African Airways at 18:10

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Cape Town (CPT)

Cape Town International

South Africa

GMT 2

Latitude: -33.9648017883

Longitude: 18.6016998291

East London (ELS)

East London

South Africa

GMT 2

Latitude: -33.0355987549

Longitude: 27.825899124099998

Distance: Cape Town (CPT), South Africa to East London (ELS), South Africa - 861.22 km
Flights shown for 14 Nov 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in Cape Town and East London

Live forecast for both cities, 03 Nov to 06 Nov.

Departure city

Cape Town

Fri, 06 Nov
22°CClear skyLow 17°
73% humidity 5 km/h wind
  • Tue26° / 16°
  • Wed26° / 18°
  • Thu23° / 17°
Arrival city

East London

Fri, 06 Nov
22°CCloudyLow 17°
60% humidity 14 km/h wind
  • Tue22° / 18°
  • Wed23° / 18°
  • Thu24° / 19°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for East London

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

  • 04NovElection DayWednesday
  • 16DecDay of ReconciliationWednesday
  • 25DecChristmas DayFriday
  • 26DecSt. Stephen's DaySaturday
  • 01JanNew Year's DayFriday

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel Cape Town to East London

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹15,8321h 35m2 flights
Connecting flight₹22,344Longer, includes a stop69 options

Air distance is about 861 km. 3 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Cape Town to East London

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

FlySafair Flights

from ₹15,83259 flights
Fares from
₹15,832
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
59 in the list above

South African Airways Flights

from ₹22,3446 flights
Fares from
₹22,344
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
6 in the list above

Cemair Flights

from ₹24,1126 flights
Fares from
₹24,112
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
6 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration1h 35m · FlySafair
First departure of the day05:45 · FlySafair
Last departure of the day20:25 · South African Airways
Flight options found71
Direct / non-stop options2
Airport codesCape Town–CPT, East London–ELS

Fares and timings are indicative. The exact price is confirmed with the airline when you search.

Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Sat, 14 Nov found 71 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 05:45 and the last around 20:25. The fastest flight takes about 1h 35m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ₹15,832, Afternoon from ₹16,482, Evening from ₹22,344, Night from ₹38,513. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

Cheapest Airfare & Best Time to Book

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One-Way vs Round-Trip Fare Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Cape Town to East London flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Cape Town to East London dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Saturday at ₹15,832. This can change from week to week.

How far is Cape Town from East London by air?

The direct air distance between Cape Town (CPT) and East London (ELS) is about 861 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Is there a direct flight from Cape Town to East London?

Yes. 2 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Cape Town to East London, operated by FlySafair. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Cape Town to East London?

FlySafair, South African Airways and Cemair are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to East London?

The quickest non-stop Cape Town to East London flight on this page takes about 1h 35m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on Cape Town to East London flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 2 Pieces, 1 Pieces and 21 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Cape Town to East London flight fare?

The lowest Cape Town to East London fare on this page is ₹15,832. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹40,249, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

Which is the cheapest airline for Cape Town to East London flight?

On this page, FlySafair has the lowest Cape Town to East London fare, starting from ₹15,832. South African Airways is next, from ₹22,344. The cheapest airline can change with the date, so compare a few days around your trip.

What time do Cape Town to East London flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 05:45 and the last around 20:25, local time at Cape Town. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

Why does the price change after clicking Book Now?

Airline seat inventory and fares change continuously. Selecting Book Now runs a live fare verification with the airline so the price you approve is the price you pay. If it has moved, you see the new figure before any payment.

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Check the airport codes CPT–ELS, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.

Where these fares come from

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What to Expect When Booking Your Flight

The CPT to ELS cards above show selected flight options. Airline prices and seat availability can move quickly, so the final fare is rechecked in the booking flow.

Approx route distance: 861.22 km.

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Lowest Cape Town to East London airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare ₹15,832 14/11/2026 FlySafair 08:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days ₹15,515 27/11/2026 FlySafair 08:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days ₹15,040 26/01/2027 FlySafair 08:00

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FlyX lists each Cape Town to East London flight in these results with its fare, departure time, stops, layover airport and baggage, so you can compare air tickets side by side. To find a cheap ticket, sort by price and check what baggage the fare includes. The fare is checked with the airline again before you pay.

Cape Town to East London Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Cape Town and East London is about 861 KM. In these results, journey times range from 1h 35m to 27h 45m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Cape Town to East London flight duration is approximately 1 hour 35 minutes non-stop. There are 2 non-stop Cape Town to East London direct flights on the departure date shown on this page. Cape Town to East London flight distance is around 861 KM.

Cape Town to East London Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 71 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first departure from Cape Town is at 05:45 and the last is at 20:25. Flights leave from Cape Town International and land at East London.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteCape Town to East London
Aerial Distance861 KM
Flight Duration1h 35m - 27h 45m
Airport CodesCape Town - CPT, East London - ELS
Total Flights Available71 flights2 direct69 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 05:45
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 20:25
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)9 flights0 direct9 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)15 flights1 direct14 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)31 flights1 direct30 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)15 flights0 direct15 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)1 flight0 direct1 with layover

Airport Information & Terminals

CPT: Cape Town airport. Airport access in Cape Town depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

ELS: East London airport. Airport access in East London depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
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