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Cheap one-way trips starting from £36 from East London ELS to Cape Town CPT
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Cheap round trips starting from £72 from East London ELS to Cape Town CPT
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The distance between East London and Cape Town is 862 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, British Airways, Airlink (SAA), LIFT airline, and Kulula. East London and Cape Town have 47 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 10 | 6 | 9 | 8 | - | 4 | 10 |
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Check-in for a flight from East London to Cape Town
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fly Safair | SFR | FA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| British Airways | BAW | BA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Airlink (SAA) | LNK | 4Z | Yes | Unknown | No |
| LIFT airline | GE | Yes | Unknown | No | |
| Kulula | CAW | MN | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from East London to Cape Town?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between East London and Cape Town takes around 1.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between East London and Cape Town?
The flight distance between East London and Cape Town is 862 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between East London and Cape Town?
Several carriers operate flights between East London and Cape Town. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Fly Safair, British Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from East London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as East London and O. R. Tambo International, Cape Town International, Durban International, Harare International, Port Elizabeth, George, Bloemfontein, Kruger Mpumalanga International, Kimberley, Polokwane International, Pietermaritzburg.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and Lanseria International, Hosea Kutako International, Durban International, Harare International, Port Elizabeth, George, East London, Bloemfontein, Walvis Bay, Kimberley, Plettenberg Bay.
What airports are near East London?
The main airport in East London is East London. It is also served by East London, Mthatha.
What airports are near Cape Town?
The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.
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Flights from East London
- Flights from East London to O. R. Tambo International
- Flights from East London to Cape Town International
- Flights from East London to Durban International
- Flights from East London to Harare International
- Flights from East London to Port Elizabeth
- Flights from East London to George
- Flights from East London to Bloemfontein
- Flights from East London to Kruger Mpumalanga International
- Flights from East London to Kimberley
- Flights from East London to Polokwane International
- Flights from East London to Pietermaritzburg
Flights to Cape Town
- Flights from Lanseria International to Cape Town
- Flights from Hosea Kutako International to Cape Town
- Flights from Durban International to Cape Town
- Flights from Harare International to Cape Town
- Flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
- Flights from George to Cape Town
- Flights from East London to Cape Town
- Flights from Bloemfontein to Cape Town
- Flights from Walvis Bay to Cape Town
- Flights from Kimberley to Cape Town
- Flights from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town
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