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East London Cape Town
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Sat, 11 May ELS - CPT
Sun, 12 May CPT - ELS
£78 £74
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East London Cape Town
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Tue, 21 May ELS - CPT
£37 £34
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East London Cape Town
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Sat, 25 May ELS - CPT
Sat, 25 May CPT - ELS
£233
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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket
62% Trains are 62% more expensive in Cape Town than in East London.
East London £0.52
Cape Town £0.84
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
25% The average meal is 25% more expensive in Cape Town than in East London.
East London £5.03
Cape Town £6.31
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 23.92 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP
Last checked on 26 April 2024
Distance: 550 miles
East London airports
East London Airport (ELS) How far from city centre: 6 miles
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 11 miles

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If you are planning to visit Cape Town from East London, here you'll find all the necessary information to book your flights. We'll help you address any possible doubts you may have about this route.

About your departure and destination airports

If you are looking to travel from South Africa to South Africa, East London - Cape Town is one of the most popular routes.

In the East London Airport Airport ELS, where you'll find a range of facilities and services to kickstart your trip. From efficient check-in counters to relaxing lounges, East London Airport Airport ensures a seamless departure experience, setting the stage for a smooth journey ahead.

Upon touchdown at Cape Town International Airport Airport CPT airport, you are welcomed by the modern amenities and convenient services offered at this bustling hub. As you step off the plane, you'll find yourself well-equipped to explore the wonders of one of the top destinations in South Africa.

The flight duration is approximately 1 h and 40 m, covering a distance of about 884 between the two cities.

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Airline(s) serving your route

From well-known carriers to low-cost options, eDreams enables you to select the airline that best suits your preferences.

Airline(s) catering to your route from East London ELS to Cape Town CPT: Fly Safair, South African Airways.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from East London to Cape Town

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to South Africa. At eDreams have you covered!
If I want to book flights from East London to Cape Town at eDreams, how can I find them?
Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £34 for the route East London - Cape Town. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.
Is Cape Town more expensive than East London to visit?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cape Town costs an average of 0.84 GBP pounds, the same as in East London, while train tickets cost 62% more in Cape Town: 0.84 GBP pounds against 0.52 GBP pounds in East London. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 6.31 GBP euros in Cape Town, 25% more than the 5.03 GBP euros in East London. The price of a coffee is approximately 19% more expensive in Cape Town, with an average of 1.58 GBP euros, while in East London the coffee costs 1.33 GBP.
What would be the best time to book a flight from East London to Cape Town?
The most popular months to book from East London to Cape Town are December, January and July.
When would be the best time to travel from East London to Cape Town?
The best time of the year to visit Cape Town from East London really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, February is the best month to fly to  Cape Town from East London in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and January. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds October, November and March are the months with fewer searches for East London -  Cape Town.
What is the duration of a flight from East London to Cape Town?
Flight duration from East London to Cape Town is around 01:51 hours on average, at an average distance of 928 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Cape Town compared to East London?
The average temperature in East London is 31.6 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 3.0 mm ,Cape Town's temperatures reach 28.98 during the hot season, with 9.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 4.54 degrees in Cape Town, compared to the 7.16 average degrees reported in East London. During the winter period, East London can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Cape Town have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
From which airports is it possible to fly from East London to Cape Town?
The main route from East London to Cape Town is: East London Airport (ELS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). The following airlines fly this route:
  • Fly Safair.
  • Airlink.
  • South African Airways.
Which airlines provide flights from East London to Cape Town?
The airlines that fly direct from East London to Cape Town are:
  • Fly Safair.
  • South African Airways.
Flight Time 1 h and 51 m Flights from East London and Cape Town last around 1 h and 51 m, although this flight time may also depend on other factors.
Cheapest flight £34 The cheapest price available for flights from East London to Cape Town that have been booked by our customers in the last 72 hours
Airport of Departure East London Airport You will depart from East London Airport when flying from East London to Cape Town
Airport of Arrival Cape Town International Airport Outbound flights from East London to Cape Town arrive at Cape Town International Airport

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