East London (ELS) to Cape Town (CPT) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from East London (ELS) to Cape Town (CPT): 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 ELS to CPT
- 5ZCemAirNot in an alliance
- FASafairNot in an alliance
ELS to CPT 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 wayFAFA5ZGE+1
- Via Johannesburg (JNB)Safair, Airlink and 1 more the whole wayFA4Z5ZFA
+3
ELS to CPT: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ELS to CPT?
CemAir and Safair fly nonstop from East London (ELS) to Cape Town (CPT).
How far is East London from Cape Town by plane?
East London (ELS) and Cape Town (CPT) 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 ELS to CPT cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ELS to CPT with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between East London and Cape Town?
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.