Cheap flights from East London to Cape Town

One-way fares from US$72 · ELS → CPT · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
US$72

FlySafair · Wed, 11 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from US$72

Direct flights
Yes

FlySafair

Flight time
1h 40m

880 km

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Cheapest month to fly from East London to Cape Town

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest US$72
  2. December 2026 US$127
  3. May 2027 US$103

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

FlySafair
Depart15:10 Wed, 11 NovELS → CPT 1h 40m · Direct
US$72one way, per person
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FlySafair
Depart15:10 Tue, 10 NovELS → CPT 1h 40m · Direct
US$80one way, per person
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FlySafair
Depart08:15 Fri, 13 NovELS → CPT 1h 45m · Direct
US$88one way, per person
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About flights from East London to Cape Town

East London (ELS) and Cape Town (CPT) are about 880 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 40m, and recent direct fares were with FlySafair. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$72, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from East London to Cape Town?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$72 with FlySafair, departing Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$72 to US$127.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from US$72 one way.

Are there direct flights from East London to Cape Town?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with FlySafair.

How long is the flight from East London to Cape Town?

A direct flight takes about 1h 40m. East London and Cape Town are around 880 km apart.

Which airlines fly from East London to Cape Town?

Recent fares on this route were with FlySafair.

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