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R799+ Direct flights from East London

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ELS — CPT
Dec 7 — Dec 141
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 7 November 2025.

Tue 18/1118:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Sat 22/117:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 5/11R1 650
Wed 10/1215:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Wed 7/113:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 5/11R1 755
Tue 3/212:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Tue 10/210:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 6/11R1 772
Wed 18/212:40ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Wed 25/210:30CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 5/11R1 772
Sat 20/127:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Mon 29/1218:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 5/11R1 789
Thu 22/17:55ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 55mFlySafair
Thu 29/15:45CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 4/11R1 789
Mon 23/29:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Mon 2/36:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 6/11R1 841
Tue 9/128:50ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Thu 11/126:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 6/11R1 876
Sat 20/1218:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Sat 27/1216:25JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 4/11R1 911
Wed 19/1115:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Sun 23/116:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 4/11R1 963
Thu 20/1112:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Mon 24/1110:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 5/11R1 980
Tue 2/1215:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Tue 9/126:10CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 4/11R2 102

Find direct flights from East London within your budget

 
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Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 18/11

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 650

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 18/11

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 685

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 10/12

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/1

13:00-14:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 755

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 3/2

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 772

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Mon 23/2

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 772

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Sat 20/12

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 789

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 9/12

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 841

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Mon 23/2

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 2/3

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 841

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Mon 22/12

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 859

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Tue 9/12

8:50-10:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 11/12

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 876

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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
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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 7 November 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 215. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from East London, you can expect to pay around R2 250.

  • 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 27m 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, February offers travelers the most options.

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