Cheap flights from East London to Cape Town from R842
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between East London and Cape Town?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?
The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from East London, with most prices found around R2 124. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R2 161.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R2 223. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Monday is R2 688.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?
According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from East London to Cape Town in the morning for as low as R2 376. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. At midday is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R3 482 per ticket.
What is the cheapest East London to Cape Town Intl flight route?
Fly from East London to Cape Town Intl for the best East London - Cape Town Intl flight prices
How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from East London when booking 16 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R2 405 when searching 16 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from East London for as low as R2 179 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on East London to Cape Town Intl flights?
There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on East London to Cape Town Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from East London to Cape Town Intl?
FlySafair and Airlink are the most popular carriers operating from East London to Cape Town Intl
Which airlines fly to Cape Town?
FlySafair, Airlink and Hahn Air Systems are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from East London according to our data. FlySafair is the first choice among our users, with 98% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from East London to Cape Town on average per day?
As of May 2025, there are 2 flights per day flying from East London to Cape Town. The most common time of day flights depart is 15:00, with 53% of flights taking off in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from East London to Cape Town on average per week?
As of May 2025, there are 14 flights per week flying from East London to Cape Town. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 29% of flights taking off on this day.
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Best price found | R842 |
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Fastest flight time | 1h 40m |
Direct flights | Mon, Thu, Fri and Sat |
Airports in Cape Town | 1 airport |
How far is East London to Cape Town Intl by plane?
The straight-line distance from East London to Cape Town Intl is 883,1 km. Flights usually cover this in 1h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from East London Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from East London Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from East London Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of May 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from East London Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from East London Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from East London Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from East London to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between East London and Cape Town, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800, making up 49,98% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 with 49,11%, Boeing 737-400 with 0,27%, and Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 100 with 0,15%.
What is the most popular airline from East London to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from East London to Cape Town is FlySafair, representing 98% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Airlink at 1% and Hahn Air Systems at 1%.
Best airlines flying from East London to Cape Town
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from East London to Cape Town with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom R1 708 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8,2 113 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom R3 814 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5,0 6 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom R3 913 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8,6 67 reviews |
FlySafair Flights From East London to Cape Town
FlySafair flies from East London to Cape Town around 7 times per week, with 113 momondo users rating the airline 8,2/10. The cheapest FlySafair deal from East London to Cape Town in the last 72 hours was R93 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of R132 for FlySafair flights on this route.
Hahn Air Systems Flights From East London to Cape Town
The best Hahn Air Systems deal for East London to Cape Town flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was R208, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Hahn Air Systems flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at R269 round-trip. Hahn Air Systems operates 7 flights out of East London into Cape Town in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 6 Hahn Air Systems reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 5,0/10.
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Can I find flights from East London to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Flights from East London to Cape Town with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.
How can momondo help me find flights from East London to Cape Town?
Once you have performed a search for East London to Cape Town flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.
I’m not ready to book a flight from East London to Cape Town right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
If you are simply researching potential flights to Cape Town, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Cape Town from East London and alert you when they change.