Cape Town to East London (CPT–ELS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
5Z242
5Z CemAir
CR1
6:00 AM
SAST
7:20 AM
SAST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA150
FA FlySafair
738
6:40 AM
SAST
8:15 AM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA158
FA FlySafair
738
8:00 AM
SAST
9:35 AM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA156
FA FlySafair
738
10:30 AM
SAST
12:05 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA142
FA FlySafair
738
1:00 PM
SAST
2:35 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5Z243
5Z CemAir
CR1
7:50 AM
SAST
9:30 AM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA517
FA FlySafair
738
7:55 AM
SAST
9:50 AM
SAST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA153
FA FlySafair
738
8:15 AM
SAST
10:00 AM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA147
FA FlySafair
738
8:20 AM
SAST
10:00 AM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA521
FA FlySafair
738
8:35 AM
SAST
10:20 AM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA151
FA FlySafair
738
8:50 AM
SAST
10:30 AM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA159
FA FlySafair
738
10:10 AM
SAST
11:50 AM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA157
FA FlySafair
738
12:40 PM
SAST
2:20 PM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA143
FA FlySafair
738
3:10 PM
SAST
4:50 PM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Cape Town to East London
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 535 mi 1h 20m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

CPT–ELS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair and CemAir lead the route. The flight covers 535 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPT–ELS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 11 738 1h35
5Z CemAir 1 CR1 1h20
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
CR1 Canadair Regional Jet 100 – 5Z
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5Z + FA (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CPT to ELS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to ELS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
43
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
East London is 0 hours the same as Cape Town.
CPT: SAST · ELS: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 6:00 PM in East London.
Distance & Flight Time
535 mi / 861 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 35m.

CPT–ELS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to East London route.
Route details
Distance535 mi / 861 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 16 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: ELS
IATA / ICAOELS / FAEL
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to ELS flights.
Nonstop flights from Cape Town International Airport to King Phalo Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 35m. The route covers 535 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: CemAir and FlySafair.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from CPT to ELS. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUR, JNB and HLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ELS to CPT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CPT to ELS

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and King Phalo Airport (ELS) are connected by nonstop service from CemAir and FlySafair. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CPT to ELS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPT to ELS ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 535 miles (861 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.