Cape Town to East London (CPT–ELS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CPT–ELS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair and CemAir lead the route. The flight covers 535 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA FlySafair | 13 | 738 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| 5Z CemAir Also: SA | 1 | CR1 | 1h20 | – | – | SA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CPT: SAST · ELS: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 6:00 PM in East London.
CPT–ELS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CPT to ELS
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and King Phalo Airport (ELS) are connected by nonstop service from FlySafair and CemAir. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CPT to ELS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CPT to ELS is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 535 miles (861 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Shaka and O.R. Tambo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.