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R697+ 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 23/6. 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 — JNB
Apr 21 — Apr 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 March 2026.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Sat 9/5

10:10-11:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

8:00-9:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 700

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Sun 17/5

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 005

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Tue 28/4

8:50-10:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 5/5

6:35-8:15

Nonstop1h 40m

R2 056
Fastest return journey

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Thu 9/4

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 19/4

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 158

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 15/4

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 175

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 19/5

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R2 226

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 15/5

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R2 243

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 8/5

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 260

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Mon 4/5

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 11/5

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 294

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Thu 16/4

8:35-10:20

Nonstop1h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 345

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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
84 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

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

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

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
128 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

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 22 March 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 R920. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from East London, you can expect to pay around R2 199.

  • 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 28m 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, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, January offers travelers the most options.

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