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Find cheap flights to East London from R650

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Cheap flight deals to East London

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to East London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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19:40 - 14:35DUR-ELS
18h 55m2 stops
18:45 - 17:25ELS-DUR
22h 40m2 stops
R650FlySafair
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Sun, May 19 - Sun, May 26
20:00 - 11:25JNB-ELS
15h 25m2 stops
17:00 - 18:30ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
R706FlySafair
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Sun, Jun 16 - Thu, Jul 4
7:20 - 8:55JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
15:10 - 21:15ELS-JNB
6h 05m1 stop
R743FlySafair
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12
19:45 - 11:25HLA-ELS
15h 40m2 stops
12:00 - 19:15ELS-HLA
7h 15m1 stop
R762FlySafair
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Sun, Jun 16 - Thu, Jul 4
15:55 - 17:30JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
18:15 - 19:50ELS-JNB
1h 35mdirect
R1 226
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Wed, Jun 26 - Mon, Jul 8
15:55 - 17:30JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
18:15 - 19:50ELS-JNB
1h 35mdirect
R1 244
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Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 10
10:30 - 12:00JNB-ELS
1h 30mdirect
18:15 - 19:50ELS-JNB
1h 35mdirect
R2 099Airlink
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Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 2
6:20 - 7:50JNB-ELS
1h 30mdirect
18:15 - 19:50ELS-JNB
1h 35mdirect
R2 136Airlink
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Mon, Jun 17 - Fri, Jun 21
8:40 - 19:30DUR-ELS
10h 50m2 stops
6:00 - 19:00ELS-DUR
13h 00m2 stops
R9 918Cemair
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, May 22
17:55 - 19:30DUR-ELS
25h 35m2 stops
6:00 - 19:00ELS-DUR
13h 00m2 stops
R10 419Cemair
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4

Flights to East London - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to East London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to East London?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to East London was R13 447 for a one-way ticket from Durban and R12 072 for a return. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Johannesburg to East London and the best return deal found in the last 3 days was R706.

How much is a flight to East London?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to East London from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to East London costs R1 521. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R717 and departed from Durban. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to East London which costs R1 770 on average, and Durban to East London, which costs R2 267 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to East London?

The average price of all flights to East London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to East London is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as R2 031. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are R2 238 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to East London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to East London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to East London is October, where tickets cost R1 894 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R3 269 and R2 953 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is October with an average price of R1 894.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to East London?

The average price for all flights to East London depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to East London is generally in the morning, when flights cost R2 350 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to East London is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R4 386.

What is a good deal for flights to East London?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to East London, 25% of our users found tickets to East London for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R808 one-way - R1 588 return, from Durban R857 one-way - R1 901 return, from Cape Town R1 012 one-way - R2 201 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to East London?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to East London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 days before departure.

Which airlines fly to East London?

In general from South Africa, FlySafair, Airlink and Cemair fly the most to East London. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to East London.

Which airline offers the most flights to East London?

Of the 3 airlines that fly to East London, FlySafair offers the most flights, with around 45 per week, followed by Airlink with 25 flights per week.

How long is the flight to East London?

The duration of your flight to East London depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to East London on KAYAK are from Durban, which takes 1h 15m, Johannesburg, which takes 1h 30m, and Cape Town, which takes 1h 35m.

How many direct flights to East London are there each day?

There are around 11 direct flights from within South Africa to East London every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 16:00 the most common departure time and 49% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to East London are there each week?

Each week there are around 75 direct flights from within South Africa to East London. The most common day for departures is Wednesday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to East London each week?

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) flights to East London. Instead, there are 74 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

How many cities have direct flights to East London?

From South Africa, there are direct flights to East London from 3 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with 57 direct flights each week.

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Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R650
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from Durban to East London

When to book flights to East London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to East London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to East London based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking East London flights

  • Which airlines operate direct flights to East London?

    There are several airlines with direct lights to East London. FlySafair is one of the most common choices, offering direct flights from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), Cape Town International (CPT), and King Shaka Airport (DUR) in Durban. These flights are some of the most affordable. Hahn Air Systems also offers direct flights from these three airports. Airlink is one of the most costly options and only has direct flights from OR Tambo in Johannesburg.

  • What are the benefits of Airlink flights to East London?

    Airlink is a premium, full-service airline operating out of South Africa. It's one of the few airlines that offer in-flight entertainment and meals on domestic flights. The airline also includes a generous baggage allowance of one cabin bag weighing 8 kg and one checked bag of 23 kg for domestic routes. Most other airlines have limited entertainment options and don't provide in-flight beverages or food.

  • What is the cheapest flight to East London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to East London was R13 447 for a one-way ticket from Durban and R12 072 for a return. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Johannesburg to East London and the best return deal found in the last 3 days was R706.

  • How far is East London from central East London?

    East London is 8 km from the centre of East London.

  • What is the name of East London’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in East London, called East London (ELS). It can also be referred to as East London.

  • How much is a flight to East London?

    On average, a flight to East London costs R1 521. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R717 and departed from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to East London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to East London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to East London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to East London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to East London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to East London with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to East London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to East London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to East London

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest East London flight deals.
  • East London Airport (ELS) has minimal public transport available. The most convenient way to get to the city centre is to arrange a private transfer through your hotel or catch a taxi from outside the main terminal building. The drive from the airport to the city is roughly 15 minutes, depending on the time of day and traffic.
  • If you're jumping on a self-transfer flight to try and save money, consider your stopover time when booking tickets to ensure you have enough time to collect your luggage and check in again. There are certain flights with close to an hour stopover time, like flights from Johannesburg via Durban, which doesn't leave much time for collection and doesn't account for delays. Missing a connecting flight isn't covered by the airline on self-transfer flights.
  • If you're travelling with checked luggage, make sure your ticket includes a baggage allowance, as adding baggage to your ticket can be more expensive. FlySafair typically doesn't include checked luggage in the standard Economy ticket and only allows for one cabin bag. If you're booking with Hahn Air Systems, a checked bag of 23 kg is usually included in the price.
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Prefer to fly direct to East London?

Find which airlines fly direct to East London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to East London

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +4 more

Airlink, British Airways, +5 more

Saturday

Airlink, FlySafair, Lufthansa, +2 more

Airlink, FlySafair, +3 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

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Direct returns

East London to South Africa

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +4 more

Airlink, British Airways, +5 more

Saturday

Airlink, FlySafair, Lufthansa, +2 more

Airlink, FlySafair, +3 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

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Top 4 airlines flying to East London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to East London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to East London. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to East London? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,2
AirlinkOverall score based on 76 reviews
8,8Crew
6,2Entertainment
8,1Comfort
7,5Food
8,2Boarding
Airline reviews

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

8,0 ExcellentGerhard, May 2024UTN - JNB
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"

They canceled my flight didn't inform me , while I was had already checked in , this was worst experience ever

Plettenberg Bay is a unique airport, so boarding with always have certain quirks. Cemair has zero regard for passengers, and their commitment to adhering to departure times. In two flights we had 3 flight changes, and a 1.5h delay. If you have any kind preceding or follow on plans, do not fly Cemair.

For now everything is good we want access to book direct to camair

send ourt booking confirmation numbers as soon as payment is done to simplify checkin

No A/C on the plane - and it was hot. Unmarked aircraft - looked sketchy.

Flight delayed with no explanation was only made aware lats min when already arrived at the air port

Efficient low cost operation.. Gets you from A to B, not much else.

I arrived at the airport and the flight did not exist

They find a way to Nickel and dime you in all creative ways. The boarding crew seems to have target collection amount. If you are flying internationally, avoid them at all costs.

Book Cheap East London Plane Tickets

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to East London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/5Sun
2 stopsFlySafair
18h 55mDUR-ELS
26/5Sun
2 stopsFlySafair
22h 40mELS-DUR
R650
16/6Sun
2 stopsFlySafair
15h 25mJNB-ELS
4/7Thu
directFlySafair
1h 30mELS-JNB
R706
5/6Wed
directFlySafair
1h 35mJNB-ELS
12/6Wed
1 stopFlySafair
6h 05mELS-JNB
R743
16/6Sun
2 stopsFlySafair
15h 40mHLA-ELS
4/7Thu
1 stopFlySafair
7h 15mELS-HLA
R762
26/6Wed
direct
1h 35mJNB-ELS
8/7Mon
direct
1h 35mELS-JNB
R1 226
6/6Thu
direct
1h 35mJNB-ELS
10/6Mon
direct
1h 35mELS-JNB
R1 244
31/5Fri
directAirlink
1h 30mJNB-ELS
2/6Sun
directAirlink
1h 35mELS-JNB
R2 099
17/6Mon
directAirlink
1h 30mJNB-ELS
21/6Fri
directAirlink
1h 35mELS-JNB
R2 136
21/5Tue
2 stopsCemair
10h 50mDUR-ELS
22/5Wed
2 stopsCemair
13h 00mELS-DUR
R9 918
1/6Sat
2 stopsCemair
25h 35mDUR-ELS
4/6Tue
2 stopsCemair
13h 00mELS-DUR
R10 419

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to East London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/5Wed
directFlySafair
1h 35mJNB-ELS
R724
14/5Tue
directFlySafair
1h 35mJNB-ELS
R762
19/6Wed
directAirlink
1h 30mJNB-ELS
R1 022
22/5Wed
1 stop
12h 35mCPT-ELS
R1 764
20/5Mon
1 stop
13h 30mCPT-ELS
R1 876
5/6Wed
1 stopAirlink
25h 20mDUR-ELS
R2 062
1/6Sat
2 stopsCemair
28h 05mCPT-ELS
R4 773
14/5Tue
2 stopsCemair
7h 55mCPT-ELS
R5 219
12/6Wed
2 stopsHahn Air Systems
18h 45mHLA-ELS
R5 609
13/5Mon
2 stopsHahn Air Systems
25h 40mHLA-ELS
R5 813

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Last minute flights to East London

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to East London that are departing in the next 10 days.
13/5Mon
multi-stopFlySafair
13h 45mCPT-ELS
16/5Thu
directFlySafair
1h 40mELS-CPT
R799
11/5Sat
multi-stopFlySafair
18h 45mJNB-ELS
18/5Sat
multi-stopFlySafair
6h 10mELS-JNB
R1 022
13/5Mon
directFlySafair
1h 35mCPT-ELS
16/5Thu
multi-stopFlySafair
22h 55mELS-CPT
R1 133
10/5Fri
multi-stopFlySafair
13h 05mCPT-ELS
11/5Sat
directFlySafair
1h 40mELS-CPT
R1 244
13/5Mon
direct
1h 35mJNB-ELS
20/5Mon
multi-stop
9h 10mELS-JNB
R1 746
9/5Thu
direct
1h 30mJNB-ELS
14/5Tue
direct
1h 25mELS-JNB
R2 043
12/5Sun
directAirlink
1h 30mJNB-ELS
12/5Sun
directAirlink
1h 35mELS-JNB
R3 306
10/5Fri
directAirlink
1h 30mJNB-ELS
14/5Tue
directAirlink
1h 35mELS-JNB
R3 343
14/5Tue
multi-stopCemair
7h 55mCPT-ELS
15/5Wed
multi-stopCemair
5h 45mELS-CPT
R8 859
14/5Tue
multi-stopCemair
7h 55mCPT-ELS
21/5Tue
multi-stopCemair
15h 55mELS-CPT
R9 658

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Flights to East London

Destination:

East London (ELS)South Africa

Return flight deals:

East London - South Africa

Cabin classes:

R3 176
R1 449