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R779+ Direct flights from East London

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ELS — CPT
Dec 25 — Jan 11
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 25 November 2025.

Tue 16/127:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Fri 26/1218:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 23/11R1 818
Wed 28/112:40ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Sun 1/26:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 23/11R1 818
Sun 21/1218:45ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Sun 28/1216:35JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 23/11R1 888
Mon 26/115:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Sat 31/113:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 24/11R1 905
Wed 21/112:40ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Mon 26/113:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 24/11R1 922
Wed 14/115:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Wed 21/110:30CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 24/11R1 974
Wed 7/112:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Wed 14/110:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 23/11R2 009
Mon 8/129:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Fri 12/126:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 23/11R2 061
Sat 18/412:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Tue 21/410:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 23/11R2 096
Thu 4/1212:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Sun 7/1210:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 22/11R2 096
Wed 7/118:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Wed 14/115:00JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 23/11R2 148
Thu 8/118:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Thu 15/17:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 24/11R2 217

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 25 November 2025.

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 16/12

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 818

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 28/1

12:40-14:20

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 818

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Sun 21/12

18:45-20:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

16:35-18:10

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 888

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Mon 26/1

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

13:00-14:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 905

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 21/1

12:40-14:20

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

13:00-14:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 922

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 14/1

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

10:30-12:05

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 974

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Wed 7/1

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 14/1

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 009

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Thu 8/1

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 15/1

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 009

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Mon 8/12

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 12/12

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R2 061

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Sat 18/4

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 096

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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
85 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

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

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

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
118 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

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 25 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 R975. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from East London, you can expect to pay around R1 960.

  • 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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