Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Cape Town to East London?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and East London takes around 1.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Cape Town and East London?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Cape Town and East London is 862 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and East London?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Cape Town and East London. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include British Airways, Fly Safair.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, London, Durban, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Harare, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Saint-Denis, Walvis Bay, Maputo, Gaborone, Arusha, Riyadh, Windhoek, Amsterdam, Dar es Salaam, George, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Dubai.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from East London?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as East London and Johannesburg, Durban, London, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, Edinburgh, Harare, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Dubai, Phnom Penh, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Mytilene, Kochi, Manchester, Melbourne, Birmingham, Exeter.

Question 6

What airports are near Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.

Question 7

What airports are near East London?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in East London is East London. It is also served by East London, Mthatha.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Cape Town and East London?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Cape Town and East London thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Cape Town and East London can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Cape Town and East London?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Cape Town and East London with Fly Safair, British Airways, Airlink (SAA), Kulula, Cem Air.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Cape Town and East London?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cape Town and East London, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Cape Town and East London?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Cape Town and East London, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International

Question 14

How many airports are there near East London?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around East London. The main one is East London and other nearby airports include East London, Mthatha.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and East London depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and East London arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at East London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Cape Town and East London depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Cape Town and East London arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at East London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£38
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£38
Cheapest round-trip	£76
Average round-trip	£92
Nonstop flights in January	£38 – £70

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes
British Airways	BAW	BA	Yes
Airlink (SAA)	LNK	4Z	Yes
Kulula	CAW	MN	Yes
Cem Air	KEM	5Z	Yes

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