R850+ Direct flights from East London

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ELS — CPT
Nov 18 — Nov 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Direct flights from East London

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Cheapest flights from East London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from East London. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 October 2025.

Mon 17/1116:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Mon 24/1115:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 19/10R1 648
Tue 25/118:50ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Wed 31/1216:55HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 19/10R1 648
Tue 25/1113:40ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Wed 26/1111:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 17/10R1 700
Thu 18/129:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Mon 29/126:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 19/10R1 717
Wed 29/109:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Wed 5/1115:00JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 17/10R1 752
Wed 19/118:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Wed 26/1110:30CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 17/10R1 752
Wed 26/117:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Mon 1/1218:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 17/10R1 769
Mon 17/1115:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Thu 20/116:25CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 17/10R1 769
Sat 10/17:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Sat 17/110:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 19/10R1 786
Fri 14/117:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Fri 21/1118:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 19/10R1 804
Wed 12/1112:40ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Wed 19/1110:30CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 18/10R1 839
Thu 23/1013:40ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Sun 26/107:35JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 17/10R1 856

Find direct flights from East London within your budget

 
Use the slider to find direct flights from East London within your budget. Price data is based on user searches made on Cheapflights. Over the past seven days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. This data was last updated on 19 October 2025.

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Mon 17/11

16:00-17:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 648

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Tue 25/11

8:50-10:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 31/12

16:55-18:35

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 648

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 25/11

13:40-15:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

11:30-13:05

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 700

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Thu 18/12

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 29/12

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 717

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 25/11

13:40-15:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

15:00-16:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 752

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Thu 30/10

8:35-10:20

Nonstop1h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

5:40-7:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 752

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 19/11

12:40-14:20

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

10:30-12:05

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 752

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 26/11

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 769

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 21/1

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 769

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 19/11

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

15:00-16:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 786

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to East London

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights from East London. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight from East London. Reviews last updated Cheapflights.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink and FlySafair from East London by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
8,4
Very Good

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from East London. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 19 October 2025.
  • Where can you fly direct from East London?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from East London is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How much are direct flights from East London?

    On average, a one-way direct flight from East London will cost users approximately R1 261. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from East London, you can expect to pay around R2 331.

  • How long is a direct flight from East London?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from East London to last approximately 1h 25m on average. The quickest direct flight from East London at this time departs from East London (1h 15m), while the longest leaves from East London (1h 40m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct from East London?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from East London, February is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, February offers travelers the most options.

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