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 361. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from East London, you can expect to pay around R2 285.

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.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight from East London is in January with an average price of R91. If you're looking to fly direct from East London in December, expect to pay the most, with an average price of R136. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight from East London is in January with an average price of R91. If you're looking to fly direct from East London in December, expect to pay the most, with an average price of R136. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

Direct flights from East London

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 30 April 2025.

Wed 14/59:30ELS - JNB

Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair

Mon 19/515:55JNB - ELS

Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 29/4R1 687

Sat 31/59:30ELS - JNB

Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/617:30JNB - ELS

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R1 724

Fri 9/58:15ELS - CPT

Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair

Sat 10/56:40CPT - ELS

Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 28/4R1 780

Mon 1/97:25ELS - JNB

Nonstop1h 20mAirlink

Sat 6/910:30JNB - ELS

Nonstop1h 30mAirlink

Deal found 29/4R1 909

Wed 14/57:00ELS - JNB

Nonstop1h 20mCemair

Sun 18/517:30JNB - ELS

Nonstop1h 30mCemair

Deal found 29/4R2 002

Wed 11/612:00ELS - DUR

Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair

Thu 12/610:10DUR - ELS

Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair

Deal found 29/4R2 243

Last-minute flights from East London
Discover last-minute flight deals departing from East London. Data was last updated 30 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 6/516:00ELS - JNB

Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair

Wed 7/515:55JNB - ELS

Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 29/4R1 742

Thu 8/57:25ELS - JNB

Nonstop1h 20mAirlink

Mon 12/518:05JNB - ELS

Nonstop1h 25mAirlink

Deal found 29/4R2 002

Fri 9/58:15ELS - CPT

Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair

Sat 10/56:40CPT - ELS

Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 28/4R1 780

Find direct flights from East London within your budget

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 14/5

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 687

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Sat 31/5

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

17:30-19:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 724

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Thu 12/6

7:55-9:50

Nonstop1h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/6

13:00-14:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 835

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Mon 1/9

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/9

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 909

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 14/5

7:00-8:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

17:30-19:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 002

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Wed 11/6

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 12/6

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 243

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 20/5

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

R797

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 7/5

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

R945

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 15/7

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

R964

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/4

Best time to book a flight from East London

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Estimated return price

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to East London

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

Check prices

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

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

Check prices

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

113 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

Check prices

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

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 361. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from East London, you can expect to pay around R2 285.
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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