Question 1

How popular is this East London to Cape Town flight route?

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The East London to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 44 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 2

What is the cheapest airline to fly from East London to Cape Town round-trip?

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Currently priced at $94, FlySafair will fly you from East London to Cape Town and back. In addition to FlySafair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that FlySafair is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from East London to Cape Town?

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The best time to book flights from East London to Cape Town is 22 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.

Question 4

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

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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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from East London to Cape Town?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their East London to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from East London to Cape Town

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The most flights from ELS to CPT are scheduled on a Saturday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from East London to Cape Town?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from East London to Cape Town?

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Users have found that booking a flight from East London to Cape Town at least 23 days early can save you up to 13% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 23 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from East London to Cape Town for as little as $117 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $135 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from East London to Cape Town?

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Flights from East London to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from East London to Cape Town in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $81.

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ELS to CPT?

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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 12% on airfare.

Question 13

Can I find deals for flights from East London to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on East London to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from East London to Cape Town?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from East London to Cape Town.

Question 15

Can I find deals for business class flights from East London to Cape Town?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from East London to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest in	May
Average price	$115
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