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Cheap flights from East London to Cape Town (ELS - CPT)

ELS — CPT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from East London to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$124

Good round-trip deal

$94 or less

Good one-way deal

$46 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from East London to Cape Town Intl.
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Best time to book a flight from East London to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from East London to Cape Town

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 June 9, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from East London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from East London to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from East London to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from East London to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from ELS to CPT are scheduled on a Tuesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from East London to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from East London to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

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