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R691+ Direct flights from East London

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ELS — CPT
Mar 3 — Mar 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 1 February 2026.

Thu 21/59:00
ELS
-
HLA
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Thu 28/56:45
HLA
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 40m
FlySafair
Deal found 30/1R1 189
Wed 11/219:10
ELS
-
HLA
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Thu 12/26:45
HLA
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 40m
FlySafair
Deal found 30/1R1 205
Fri 13/29:00
ELS
-
HLA
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Sun 22/26:45
HLA
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 40m
FlySafair
Deal found 31/1R1 238
Wed 11/218:05
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
FlySafair
Thu 12/215:55
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 30/1R1 591
Sat 28/215:10
ELS
-
CPT
Nonstop1h 40m
FlySafair
Sat 7/36:40
CPT
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 31/1R1 591
Sun 15/218:45
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
FlySafair
Thu 19/27:20
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 31/1R1 607
Wed 11/215:10
ELS
-
CPT
Nonstop1h 40m
FlySafair
Wed 18/210:30
CPT
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 31/1R1 607
Tue 17/37:25
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 20m
Airlink
Tue 24/318:05
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 31/1R1 656
Fri 8/512:35
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Sat 10/1010:30
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 31/1R1 688
Fri 13/213:40
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Sun 22/27:35
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 31/1R1 704
Tue 17/38:20
ELS
-
CPT
Nonstop1h 40m
FlySafair
Tue 24/36:10
CPT
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 30/1R1 704
Sat 14/215:50
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
FlySafair
Fri 20/27:20
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 30/1R1 720

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Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Thu 21/5

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 28/5

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 189

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Wed 11/2

19:10-20:45

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 12/2

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 205

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Fri 13/2

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 22/2

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 238

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 11/2

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 591

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Sat 28/2

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 591

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Sun 15/2

18:45-20:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 607

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Sat 28/2

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

7:35-9:10

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 607

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 11/2

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

10:30-12:05

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 607

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Fri 3/4

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 17/4

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 639

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 17/3

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 656

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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.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

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
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

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
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
124 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

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 1 February 2026.

  • 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 046. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from East London, you can expect to pay around R1 703.

  • 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 30m 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, November is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, November offers travelers the most options.

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