R781+ Direct flights from East London

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ELS — CPT
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 14 September 2025.

Thu 16/1018:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Sun 19/107:35JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 13/9R1 632
Mon 3/119:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Mon 10/1113:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 13/9R1 667
Sat 27/915:50ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Wed 1/1015:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 12/9R1 737
Wed 29/109:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Wed 5/1111:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 13/9R1 754
Tue 30/97:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Thu 2/1018:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 12/9R1 823
Mon 27/1012:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Mon 3/1110:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 12/9R1 893
Fri 21/1112:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Sun 23/1110:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 12/9R2 032
Sat 18/1015:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Sun 19/106:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 13/9R2 032
Fri 14/1112:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Mon 17/1110:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 12/9R2 049
Sun 23/119:45ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Sun 30/117:35JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 13/9R2 101
Tue 17/27:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Wed 18/210:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 11/9R2 119
Sun 23/119:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Sun 30/116:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 13/9R2 171

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 14 September 2025.

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Thu 16/10

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

7:35-9:10

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 632

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Mon 3/11

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

13:50-15:25

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 667

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 22/10

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 737

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Sat 27/9

15:50-17:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 737

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 29/10

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:30-13:05

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 754

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Thu 30/10

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 754

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 30/9

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 823

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Wed 29/10

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/11

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R1 928

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Sat 18/10

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 997

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Fri 21/11

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 23/11

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 032

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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.

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

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
8,6
Very Good

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

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

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

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 14 September 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 064. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from East London, you can expect to pay around R1 996.

  • 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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