Cape Town (CPT) to East London (ELS) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Cape Town (CPT) to East London (ELS): CemAir and Safair. The two airports are 536 miles (862 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Durban and Johannesburg.
Airlines flying nonstop from CPT to ELS
- 5ZCemAirNot in an alliance
- FASafairNot in an alliance
CPT to ELS with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Durban (DUR)Safair the whole wayFA5ZGE+1FA
- Via Johannesburg (JNB)Safair, CemAir and 1 more the whole wayFA
+3
FA4Z5Z
CPT to ELS: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CPT to ELS?
CemAir and Safair fly nonstop from Cape Town (CPT) to East London (ELS).
How far is Cape Town from East London by plane?
Cape Town (CPT) and East London (ELS) are 536 miles (862 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does CPT to ELS cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CPT to ELS with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Cape Town and East London?
The most direct connections are through Durban (DUR) and Johannesburg (JNB). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Safair through Durban.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.