Cheap flights from Cape Town to East London from $101 CPT → ELS
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → East London Airport (ELS)
The cheapest return found recently is $261 with FlySafair, 14 Jul 2027 – 24 Jul 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $101 with FlySafair, 29 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $101, FlySafair, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $261, 14 Jul 2027 to 24 Jul 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, one-way fares from $99 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- FlySafair
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 35 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$261
14 Jul 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 · FlySafair
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → East London Airport (ELS)
Leaves 10:30 a.m. · Return leaves 3:10 p.m. · 3 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$261
14 Jul 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 · FlySafair
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → East London Airport (ELS)
Leaves 10:30 a.m. · Return leaves 3:10 p.m. · 3 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$261 14 Jul 2027 – 24 Jul 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $150 to $261.
At $261, the cheapest return found recently is at the high end of that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 10-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Jul 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 | $261 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → East London Airport (ELS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: FlySafair.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $101 to $106.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$101
29 Dec · FlySafair
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → East London Airport (ELS)
Leaves 6:10 a.m. · 1 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$101
29 Dec · FlySafair
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → East London Airport (ELS)
Leaves 6:10 a.m. · 1 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$101 29 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$99 21 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $60 to $85.
At $101, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 16 Nov to 3 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 29 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $106 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → East London Airport (ELS) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $99 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → East London Airport (ELS) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $101 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → East London Airport (ELS) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Jan 2027 | $102 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → East London Airport (ELS) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jan 2027 | $120 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → East London Airport (ELS) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $99.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: FlySafair.
Premium cabin fares from Cape Town to East London
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 14 Jul 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 29 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cape Town to East London?
Return
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $150 | $150 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $183 | $183 | +22% | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $193 | $193 | +29% | 14 |
| 180+ days | $208 | $197 | +39% | 41 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $71 | $60 | Cheapest seen | 38 |
| 7–13 days | $73 | $61 | +4% | 33 |
| 14–29 days | $90 | $74 | +28% | 22 |
| 30–59 days | $89 | $69 | +26% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $131 | $98 | +86% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $79 | $68 | +12% | 19 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 14 Jul 2027 – 24 Jul 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Cape Town to East London?
The cheapest return found recently is $261 with FlySafair, 14 Jul 2027 to 24 Jul 2027, found 6 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Cape Town to East London?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $101 with FlySafair, 29 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $99 with FlySafair, 21 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $101 to $106.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to East London?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $99, 21 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to East London?
In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Cape Town to East London?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $261 with FlySafair, 14 Jul 2027 to 24 Jul 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $101 with FlySafair, 29 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to East London?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with FlySafair on 29 Dec, takes 1 h 35 min from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to East London Airport (ELS).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cape Town to East London?
Between 16 Nov and 3 Jan 2027, FlySafair has the cheapest one-way on all 5 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work