Cheap flights from East London to Cape Town (ELS - CPT)
ELS — CPT
Jan 3 — Jan 101
1 adult, Economy
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from East London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
Find flight deals from East London to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from East London (ELS) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $165 |
Good one-way deal | $43 or less |
Compare providers for flights from East London to Cape Town
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from East London to Cape Town in December.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on East London-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on East London-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from East London-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on East London-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for East London-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from East London to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from East London to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from East London to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.
The best time to book flights from East London to Cape Town is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from East London to Cape Town?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Cape Town (average of $81). Flying from East London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $113). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ELS to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from East London to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from East London to Cape Town as you normally would.
How often are flights from East London to Cape Town delayed?
About 2% of weekly flights between East London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for East London to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on East London to Cape Town flights?
Over the last year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown FlySafair from East London to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
6.4
Comfort
7.7
Entertainment
5.9
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 7
10.0
ExcellentVanessa,Nov 2025
PLZ - CPT
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
6.4
Comfort
7.7
Entertainment
5.9
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 7
10.0
ExcellentVanessa,Nov 2025
PLZ - CPT
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Top airline flying from East London to Cape Town
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$94 | Average$133 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |