Question 1

How long does a flight from Cape Town to East London take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 1h 35m, covering a distance of 535 miles.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Cape Town and East London per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 direct flights that take off from Cape Town and land in East London, with an average flight time of 1h 33m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 17 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to East London was £64 for a one-way ticket and £131 for a return.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to East London on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Cape Town to East London. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to East London?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town airport is called Cape Town Intl and the only airport in East London is East London.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to East London?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 05:45 and will be landing in East London at 07:20.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to East London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to East London jets off at 15:45 and lands at 17:05.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and East London?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Cape Town to East London direct and that is FlySafair. The best return deal found from FlySafair for the route is £76.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to East London is February, where tickets cost £84 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £167 and £140 respectively.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 Cape Town to East London.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 East London with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 East London from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 16

How often are flights from Cape Town to East London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Cape Town and East London historically see delays in approximately 2% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 78 minutes.

Question 17

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to East London flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, FlySafair have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 2% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 18

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 19

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to East London flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 20

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and East London?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 21

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to East London?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to East London were found on FlySafair (£131) and Airlink (£277).

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to East London, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Question 23

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to East London?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £125, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 24

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to East London?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to East London from Cape Town usually cost between £99 and £132 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £131 on FlySafair (5 Dec–12 Dec).

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