Cheap flights from Cape Town to East London (CPT - ELS)
CPT — ELS
nov. 26 — dic. 31
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 Cape Town Intl to East London are usually found in May or August, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to East London
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to East London (ELS). 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 octubre 27, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $131 |
Good round-trip deal | $123 or less |
Good one-way deal | $60 or less |
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to East London in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| 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 | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-East London flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-East London flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-East London flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-East London 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 Cape Town-East London 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 Cape Town to East London
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to East London from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to East London?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to East London. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.
Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to East London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to East London?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to East London (average of $50). Flying from Cape Town to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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 CPT to ELS?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to East London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 27, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to East London in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 65% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
How often are flights from Cape Town to East London delayed?
About 1% of weekly flights between Cape Town and East London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to East London flights?
Historically, flights departing at night 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?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to East London flights?
Over the last year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 1% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing East London
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to East London. 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 East London. Reviews last updated octubre 27, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with FlySafair from Cape Town to East London have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.6
Comfort
7.7
Food
6.4
Overall
8.3
Entertainment
5.9
Reviews
1 / 6
8.0
ExcellentJuan Pablo,Nov 2024
JNB - CPT
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.6
Comfort
7.7
Food
6.4
Overall
8.3
Entertainment
5.9
Reviews
1 / 6
8.0
ExcellentJuan Pablo,Nov 2024
JNB - CPT
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Top airline flying from Cape Town to East London
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$93 | Average$125 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |