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

This flight path from Cape Town Intl to East London was viewed by 75 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

Currently priced at $95, FlySafair will fly you from Cape Town to East London and back. In addition to FlySafair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to East London for 27% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to East London

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in East London ranges from 1.2 - 3.5 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit East London when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to East London, 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 June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 59.0 F).

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

Flights from Cape Town to East London are found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to East London.

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

To save up to 13% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 22 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Cape Town to East London from $121 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $143 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

May can be a great time to fly to East London from Cape Town with a flight ticket averaging about $131. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $85. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to East London 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to East London are usually found in May or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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

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 time of day to fly from CPT to ELS?

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 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing East London

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.

FlySafair

8.2

Very good

116 reviews

Reviews

1 / 6

8.0

Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

FlySafair

8.2

Very good

116 reviews

FlySafair

8.2

Very good

116 reviews

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1 / 6

8.0

Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

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How popular is this Cape Town to East London flight route?
This flight path from Cape Town Intl to East London was viewed by 75 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to East London round-trip?
Currently priced at $95, FlySafair will fly you from Cape Town to East London and back. In addition to FlySafair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to East London for 27% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to East London that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to East London flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to East London?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to East London.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to East London?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to East London 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to East London

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to East London

Reviews of airlines servicing East London

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.

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