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CPTELSSat, 03 Oct
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Lowest fareR2,778FlySafair
Fastest1h 35mgate to gate
Options found106flights on this route
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FlySafair
FA-100
05:45
2026-10-03
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
12H :15 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 8h 35m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
18:00
2026-10-03
East London (ELS)East London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R6,280
Flight DetailsCPT to ELS - 12H :15 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
FlySafair
FA-304
19:50
2026-10-03
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
13H :20 M
1 Stop
HLA
· 9h 30m Lanseria (HLA), South Africa
09:10
2026-10-04
East London (ELS)East London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R6,280
Flight DetailsCPT to ELS - 13H :20 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
South African Airways
SA-2447
07:00
2026-10-03
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
11H :00 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 7h 25m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
18:00
2026-10-03
East London (ELS)East London
Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
R6,311
Flight DetailsCPT to ELS - 11H :00 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareR2,778FlySafair06:40
Earliest departureR6,280FlySafair05:45
Shortest durationR2,778FlySafair06:40
Night
00:00-05:59
R6,280FlySafair at 05:45Morning
06:00-11:59
R2,778FlySafair at 06:40Afternoon
12:00-17:59
R3,204FlySafair at 13:00Evening
18:00-23:59
R4,133South 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
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How to travel Cape Town to East London
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Connecting flight₹24,459Longer — includes a stop103 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
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FL
FlySafair Flights
from R2,77885 flights
Fares from
R2,778
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
85 — compare timings in the list above
CE
Cemair Flights
from R4,52512 flights
Fares from
R4,525
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
12 — compare timings in the list above
SO
South African Airways Flights
from R4,1339 flights
Fares from
R4,133
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
9 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 35m · FlySafair
First departure of the day
05:45 · FlySafair
Last departure of the day
21:05 · FlySafair
Options in this snapshot
106
Direct / non-stop options
3
Airport codes
Cape Town–CPT, East London–ELS
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 106 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 3 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 05:45 and the last around 21:05. The fastest flight takes about 1h 35m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from R2,778, Afternoon from R3,204, Evening from R4,133, Night from R6,280. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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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. Across the dates currently loaded for Cape Town to East London, Saturday shows the lowest fare at R2,778. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every 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.
Are there non-stop flights from CPT to ELS?
Yes. 3 non-stop flights are showing on Cape Town to East London for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Cape Town to East London?
FlySafair, Cemair and South African Airways are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. 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 currently loaded 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 showing right now 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 fare showing on Cape Town to East London for the dates currently loaded is R2,778. Fares on the same dates run up to R7,337, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Cape Town to East London flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 05:45 and the last is around 21:05, local time at Cape Town. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 861.22 km.
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Lowest Cape Town to East London airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
R2,778
03/10/2026
FlySafair
06:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
R2,722
13/10/2026
FlySafair
06:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
R2,639
12/12/2026
FlySafair
06:40
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Cape Town to East London Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Cape Town and East London is approximately 861 KM. The flight duration ranges from 1H :35 M up to 27H :45 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Cape Town to East London Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 106 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Cape Town at 05:45, while the last night flight leaves at 21:05. Flights depart from Cape Town International and land at East London.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Cape Town to East London
Aerial Distance
861 KM
Flight Duration
1H :35 M - 27H :45 M
Airport Codes
Cape Town - CPT, East London - ELS
Total Flights Available
106 flights (3 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:45
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 21:05
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
22 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
22 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
19 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
38 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
5 direct/indirect flights
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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