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Direct (non-stop) flights from Cape Town to East London

All direct flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in South Africa to East London Airport (ELS) in South Africa. The route is served by three airlines, with a flight time of around around 1 hour 35 min and a distance of 538 miles.

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Airlines with direct flights

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Between Cape Town (CPT) and East London (ELS). List of carriers flying CPT-ELS non-stop and which days of the week they operate.

Safair

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Low-cost airline
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1-3 flights per day
1-3 flights per day

CemAir

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0-1 flights per day
0-1 flights per day
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Monthly schedule

Monthly flight schedule: Cape Town (CPT) to East London (ELS)

The monthly calendar shows all non-stop flights from Cape Town International (CPT) to East London (ELS). Select a date to see every flight that day. The number in the top right corner on each day represent the number of flights.

Safair Safair
CemAir CemAir
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Flight schedule data was last updated on 2025-10-15.

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Other routes from Cape Town (CPT)

More direct destinations from Cape Town in South Africa.

ZA flag CPT - JNB Johannesburg, ZA ZA flag CPT - DUR Durban, ZA ZA flag CPT - HLA Johannesburg, ZA ZA flag CPT - PLZ Port Elizabeth, ZA ZA flag CPT - HDS Hoedspruit, ZA ZA flag CPT - GRJ George, ZA

Route FAQ

Answers to common questions about the CPT to ELS non-stop service.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to East London?

Non-stop flights take about 1 hour 35 minutes gate-to-gate, covering roughly 538 miles (866 km).

How many direct flights operate daily between CPT and ELS?

Expect roughly 1 direct departures per day on this route, with slightly lighter schedules on weekends.

Which airlines fly non-stop from Cape Town to East London?

The route is currently operated by Safair and CemAir with year-round non-stop services.

What time do the earliest flights leave Cape Town?

The first departures typically leave around 05:45, which is ideal for morning meetings in East London.

Which terminals service this route?

Terminal assignments can vary by airline and season, so confirm details on your booking before travel.

Cape Town - East London direct flight map

CPT - ELS information

  • Distance
    538 miles (866 km)
  • Flight time
    1 hour and 20 minutes
  • Airlines
    Safair Safair
    CemAir CemAir
  • Alliances
    One World
    Sky Team
    Star Alliance
  • Classes
    Economy
    Business
    First Class
  • Safair Aircraft
    Boeing 737-800 Passenger
  • CemAir Aircraft
    Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900