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Last minute flights from Cape Town to East London

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Cape Town East London
BEST
DEAL
Wed., 08 Jan. CPT - ELS
Sat., 11 Jan. ELS - CPT
$186 $174
Prime price per passenger
Cape Town East London
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DEAL
Tue., 07 Jan. CPT - ELS
$81 $74
Prime price per passenger

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
40% Trains in East London are 40% cheaper than in Cape Town.
Cape Town $1.76
East London $1.1
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
33% A meal in East London is 33% cheaper than a meal in Cape Town.
Cape Town $15.87
East London $10.58
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 11.37 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD
Last checked on 18 December 2024
Distance: 885 kms
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 18 kms
East London airports

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to East London

How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to East London?
The total flight time between Cape Town and East London is of around 01:33 hours on average, considering an average distance of 882 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to East London at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to East London is $74. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is East London expensive to visit compared to Cape Town?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in East London costs an average of 1.76 AUD, 19% cheaper than Cape Town, with a fare of 2.16 AUD, while train tickets costs 37% less in East London: 1.10 AUD against 1.76 AUD in Cape Town. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 10.58 AUD in East London, 33% less than the 15.87 AUD in Cape Town. The price of the coffee is around 13% cheaper in East London, with an average of 2.80 AUD, while in Cape Town the coffee costs 3.21 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cape Town to East London?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from Cape Town. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in East London compared to Cape Town?
While in Cape Town the temperatures can reach an average of 28.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,East London's temperatures can go up to 31.6 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 7.16 ºC in East London, compared to the 4.54 ºC average degrees reported in Cape Town. During the winter period, Cape Town can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while East London have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Cape Town and East London?
The main airport route flying between Cape Town and East London is: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to East London Airport (ELS). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Fly Safair. Airlink. South African Airways.

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