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CPTELSFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareR3,223FlySafair
Fastest1h 35mgate to gate
Options found94flights on this route
Find your flightCPT → ELS
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Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
FlySafair
FA-310
07:20
2026-10-30
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
10H :10 M
1 Stop
HLA
· 6h 30m Lanseria (HLA), South Africa
17:30
2026-10-30
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
R6,141
Flight DetailsCPT to ELS - 10H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
FlySafair
FA-603
20:40
2026-10-30
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
17H :00 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 13h 20m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
13:40
2026-10-31
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
R6,141
Flight DetailsCPT to ELS - 17H :00 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
FlySafair
FA-603
20:40
2026-10-30
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
18H :35 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 14h 55m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
15:15
2026-10-31
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
R6,141
Flight DetailsCPT to ELS - 18H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareR3,223FlySafair06:05
Earliest departureR6,826FlySafair05:45
Shortest durationR3,223FlySafair06:05
Night
00:00-05:59
R6,826FlySafair at 05:45Morning
06:00-11:59
R3,223FlySafair at 06:05Afternoon
12:00-17:59
R3,432FlySafair at 13:00Evening
18:00-23:59
R5,818FlySafair at 19:50
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
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹18,7901h 35m2 flights
Connecting flight₹31,115Longer, includes a stop92 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 R3,22373 flights
Fares from
R3,223
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
73 in the list above
CE
Cemair Flights
from R5,33717 flights
Fares from
R5,337
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
17 in the list above
SO
South African Airways Flights
from R6,4634 flights
Fares from
R6,463
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
4 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
20:55 · FlySafair
Flight options found
94
Direct / non-stop options
2
Airport codes
Cape Town–CPT, East London–ELS
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 94 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 05:45 and the last around 20:55. The fastest flight takes about 1h 35m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from R3,223, Afternoon from R3,432, Evening from R5,818, Night from R6,826. 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. On the Cape Town to East London dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at R3,223. 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.
Are there non-stop flights from CPT to ELS?
Yes. 2 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Cape Town to East London. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Cape Town to East London?
FlySafair, Cemair and South African Airways 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, 21 KG and 1 Pieces. 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 R3,223. Fares on the same dates run up to R7,358, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
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 20:55, 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, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
R3,223
30/10/2026
FlySafair
06:05
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
R3,158
07/11/2026
FlySafair
06:05
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
R3,062
06/01/2027
FlySafair
06:05
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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 26h 55m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Cape Town to East London Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 94 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first departure from Cape Town is at 05:45 and the last is at 20:55. Flights leave 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 35m - 26h 55m
Airport Codes
Cape Town - CPT, East London - ELS
Total Flights Available
94 flights2 direct92 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:45
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 20:55
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
26 flights1 direct25 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
19 flights0 direct19 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
9 flights1 direct8 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
32 flights0 direct32 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
8 flights0 direct8 with layovers
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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