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R1 163 Find cheap flights from East London to Cape Town

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8:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
6:05 - 7:40CPT-ELS
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R1 926FlySafair
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Tue, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 16
8:20 - 10:00ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
6:05 - 7:40CPT-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 053FlySafair
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Tue, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 5
8:20 - 10:00ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
6:05 - 7:40CPT-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 126FlySafair
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Tue, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 5
8:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
6:40 - 8:15CPT-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 253FlySafair
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Wed, Jan 1 - Wed, Jan 8
15:10 - 16:50ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
6:20 - 19:35CPT-ELS
13h 15m1 stop
R3 197
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Sat, Feb 22 - Fri, Mar 28
7:15 - 19:55ELS-CPT
12h 40m1 stop
6:05 - 7:40CPT-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R3 325
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Tue, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 16
12:35 - 19:50ELS-CPT
7h 15m2 stops
6:50 - 12:00CPT-ELS
5h 10m1 stop
R6 359Airlink
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Tue, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 16
7:15 - 17:40ELS-CPT
10h 25m2 stops
7:15 - 19:35CPT-ELS
12h 20m2 stops
R7 485Airlink
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Fri, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 7
7:00 - 16:20ELS-CPT
9h 20m2 stops
6:10 - 9:30CPT-ELS
27h 20m2 stops
R12 354Cemair
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Tue, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 5
18:05 - 21:45ELS-CPT
27h 40m2 stops
17:00 - 9:30CPT-ELS
40h 30m2 stops
R14 734Cemair
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Sun, Dec 15 - Sun, Dec 22
8:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
R1 163FlySafair
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Wed, Dec 11
8:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
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Wed, Dec 18
8:15 - 10:00ELS-CPT
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Fri, Dec 20
8:20 - 10:00ELS-CPT
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R1 363FlySafair
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Tue, Dec 17
7:40 - 9:20ELS-CPT
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R1 581FlySafair
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Thu, Jan 2
7:40 - 9:20ELS-CPT
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R1 617FlySafair
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Thu, Jan 2
12:35 - 17:20ELS-CPT
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R3 216Airlink
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Sat, Feb 1
9:30 - 19:00ELS-CPT
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Fri, Dec 20
7:15 - 20:35ELS-CPT
37h 20m2 stops
R3 906Airlink
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Wed, Dec 11
12:35 - 9:55ELS-CPT
21h 20m2 stops
R4 651Airlink
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Tue, Dec 17
8:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
6:40 - 8:15CPT-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 253FlySafair
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Tue, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 20
8:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
6:00 - 11:25CPT-ELS
5h 25m1 stop
R3 634FlySafair
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Tue, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 20
17:00 - 22:30ELS-CPT
5h 30m1 stop
6:00 - 11:25CPT-ELS
5h 25m1 stop
R5 396FlySafair
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Tue, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 20
9:30 - 21:55ELS-CPT
12h 25m2 stops
6:00 - 11:25CPT-ELS
5h 25m1 stop
R7 049FlySafair
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Tue, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 20
7:15 - 14:25ELS-CPT
7h 10m2 stops
10:35 - 19:35CPT-ELS
9h 00m2 stops
R16 623Airlink
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Tue, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 20
8:20 - 10:00ELS-CPT
1h 40mdirect
6:05 - 7:40CPT-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 053FlySafair
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Tue, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 5
8:20 - 10:00ELS-CPT
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R2 126FlySafair
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Tue, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 5
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R2 253FlySafair
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Wed, Jan 1 - Wed, Jan 8
8:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
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R2 271FlySafair
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Wed, Jan 1 - Wed, Jan 8
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R2 416FlySafair
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Fri, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 7
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R2 507FlySafair
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Sun, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 8
8:15 - 10:00ELS-CPT
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R3 125FlySafair
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Thu, Dec 26 - Sat, Jan 4
8:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
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13:00 - 14:35CPT-ELS
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R3 470FlySafair
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Wed, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 4
8:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT
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R3 597FlySafair
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Sun, Dec 15 - Sun, Dec 22
15:15 - 7:00East London Intercape Office-
Cape Town Central Station
15h 45mdirect
19:00 - 8:20Cape Town Central Station-
East London Intercape Office
13h 20mdirect
R763IlulaBus, APM
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Sat, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 24
17:45 - 9:00East London Intercape Office-
Cape Town Central Station
15h 15mdirect
18:00 - 11:00Cape Town Central Station-
East London Intercape Office
17h 00mdirect
R799APM
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Nov 26
15:15 - 7:00East London Intercape Office-
Cape Town Central Station
15h 45mdirect
18:00 - 10:45Cape Town Central Station-
East London Intercape Office
16h 45mdirect
R818IlulaBus, APM
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Sat, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 25
16:10 - 7:30East London Station-
Cape Town Central Station
15h 20mdirect
18:00 - 9:30Cape Town Central Station-
East London Station
15h 30mdirect
R836IlulaBus, Delta Coaches
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Nov 26
14:30 - 6:00East London Station-
Cape Town Central Station
15h 30mdirect
18:00 - 9:30Cape Town Central Station-
East London Station
15h 30mdirect
R836IlulaBus
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Sat, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 24
14:20 - 5:25East London Intercape Office-
Cape Town Central Station
15h 05mdirect
18:00 - 9:15Cape Town Central Station-
East London Intercape Office
15h 15mdirect
R890Delta Coaches, APM
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Sun, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 31
14:30 - 6:00East London Station-
Cape Town Central Station
15h 30mdirect
18:00 - 9:15Cape Town Central Station-
East London Station
15h 15mdirect
R908IlulaBus, Delta Coaches
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Sat, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 25
14:30 - 6:00East London Station-
Cape Town Central Station
15h 30mdirect
18:00 - 9:30Cape Town Central Station-
East London Station
15h 30mdirect
R927IlulaBus
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Wed, Nov 27 - Fri, Nov 29
14:30 - 6:00East London Station-
Cape Town Central Station
15h 30mdirect
18:00 - 9:30Cape Town Central Station-
East London Station
15h 30mdirect
R927IlulaBus
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Thu, Nov 28 - Fri, Nov 29
14:15 - 6:00East London Intercape Office-
Cape Town Central Station
15h 45mdirect
18:00 - 9:30Cape Town Central Station-
East London Intercape Office
15h 30mdirect
R927IlulaBus
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Thu, Nov 28 - Fri, Nov 29

Flights from East London to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from East London to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from East London to Cape Town?

The average price of all flights from East London to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from East London to Cape Town, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cape Town, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from East London to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from East London to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from East London to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost R1 908 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is R2 925 and R2 852 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from East London to Cape Town?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from East London to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from East London to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 168 days before departure.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

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Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from East London to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from East London to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from East London to Cape Town

  • Is the East London Airport impaired persons friendly?

    Access inside the terminal building is made simpler for impaired passengers with the availability of elevators, ramps, and special parking spaces for disabled travelers at East London Airport. East London Airport is completely disability-friendly.

  • Which airlines fly the most people from East London airport to Cape Town airport?

    There are a number of various available airlines you can choose from to get from East London to Cape Town. Safair is a top choice for many frequent travellers. This is because it has over 91 flights every month. Additionally, ou could also look into Airlink, which has over 82 flights a month between the two places. If you look around, you'll know you got the best deal.  

  • What is the cheapest flight from East London to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from East London to Cape Town was R64 for a one-way ticket and R106 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from East London to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 737 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the East London to Cape Town flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from East London to Cape Town?

    There are direct flights from East London to Cape Town on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from East London to Cape Town, FlySafair or Airlink?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from East London to Cape Town are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R2 365 and an overall rating of 8,2, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R4 806 and an overall rating of 8,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from East London to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from East London to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from East London to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from East London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from East London to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to East London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from East London to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from East London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from East London to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R989 or less one-way and R2 205 or less round-trip.
  • At Cape Town International Airport, A-Teck provides luggage storage as well as baggage wrapping. there is a porter service; porters, who are clad in black and orange are self-employed and depend on tips for a living. Baggage storage is available at the airport in two locations. Domestic arrivals incur a daily fee of R15 per luggage, regardless of size. Moda Exotica may store your luggage at International Departures for R20 per suitcase per day. Lost and found items are brought to the police station.
  • The airport Conference Centre, situated in the Southern Office Bock near the Domestic Terminal, provides meeting and conference facilities. the airport also has fully furnished offices with secretarial services available for short-term and long-term rental. Premium lounges are available at both the domestic and international terminals. Both terminals include British Airways and South African Airways lounges.
  • Lifts, ramps, and adapted bathrooms are available at Cape Town International Airport for handicapped passengers. Wheelchairs may be provided if necessary; travellers should notify their airline of such requirements in advance. In the mufti-story car park, there are also designated parking spaces for handicapped travellers. If help is necessary, please call the airport 48 hours before arrival.
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Prefer to fly direct from East London to Cape Town Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from East London Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

East London to Cape Town Intl

Monday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Tuesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Wednesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Thursday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Friday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Sunday

FlySafair

FlySafair

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to East London

Monday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Tuesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Wednesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Thursday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Friday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Sunday

FlySafair

FlySafair

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Top 4 airlines serving from East London to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from East London to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from East London to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,4
AirlinkOverall score based on 70 reviews
7,8Food
8,4Boarding
8,2Comfort
6,6Entertainment
8,9Crew
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

8,0 ExcellentGerhard, May 2024UTN - JNB
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"

They canceled my flight didn't inform me , while I was had already checked in , this was worst experience ever

Plettenberg Bay is a unique airport, so boarding with always have certain quirks. Cemair has zero regard for passengers, and their commitment to adhering to departure times. In two flights we had 3 flight changes, and a 1.5h delay. If you have any kind preceding or follow on plans, do not fly Cemair.

For now everything is good we want access to book direct to camair

send ourt booking confirmation numbers as soon as payment is done to simplify checkin

No A/C on the plane - and it was hot. Unmarked aircraft - looked sketchy.

Flight delayed with no explanation was only made aware lats min when already arrived at the air port

Efficient low cost operation.. Gets you from A to B, not much else.

I arrived at the airport and the flight did not exist

They find a way to Nickel and dime you in all creative ways. The boarding crew seems to have target collection amount. If you are flying internationally, avoid them at all costs.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from East London to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/12Wed
directFlySafair
1h 40mELS-CPT
R1 163
18/12Wed
directFlySafair
1h 40mELS-CPT
R1 181
20/12Fri
directFlySafair
1h 45mELS-CPT
R1 272
17/12Tue
directFlySafair
1h 40mELS-CPT
R1 363
2/1Thu
directFlySafair
1h 40mELS-CPT
R1 581
2/1Thu
directFlySafair
1h 40mELS-CPT
R1 617
1/2Sat
1 stopAirlink
4h 45mELS-CPT
R3 216
20/12Fri
1 stop
9h 30mELS-CPT
R3 434
11/12Wed
2 stopsAirlink
37h 20mELS-CPT
R3 906
17/12Tue
2 stopsAirlink
21h 20mELS-CPT
R4 651

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Last minute flights from East London to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from East London to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
19/11Tue
directFlySafair
1h 40mELS-CPT
20/11Wed
directFlySafair
1h 35mCPT-ELS
R2 253
19/11Tue
directFlySafair
1h 40mELS-CPT
20/11Wed
multi-stopFlySafair
5h 25mCPT-ELS
R3 634
19/11Tue
multi-stopFlySafair
5h 30mELS-CPT
20/11Wed
multi-stopFlySafair
5h 25mCPT-ELS
R5 396
19/11Tue
multi-stopFlySafair
12h 25mELS-CPT
20/11Wed
multi-stopFlySafair
5h 25mCPT-ELS
R7 049
19/11Tue
multi-stopAirlink
7h 10mELS-CPT
20/11Wed
multi-stopAirlink
9h 00mCPT-ELS
R16 623

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