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R789+ 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 3/12. 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 12 — Dec 191
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 12 November 2025.

Thu 27/119:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Sun 30/116:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 12/11R1 560
Tue 25/1116:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Sat 29/1116:25JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 10/11R1 612
Thu 18/127:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Thu 25/1218:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 11/11R1 749
Wed 28/17:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Tue 3/218:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 10/11R1 766
Sat 22/118:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Sat 29/116:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 10/11R1 766
Sat 22/1115:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Sun 23/116:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 10/11R1 835
Sat 22/118:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Sat 22/1113:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 10/11R1 921
Thu 29/17:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Mon 2/210:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 10/11R1 938
Fri 16/115:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Fri 23/16:05CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 10/11R1 938
Fri 26/1218:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Fri 2/115:00JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 11/11R1 972
Thu 12/215:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Thu 19/26:25CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 12/11R1 972
Tue 17/27:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Wed 18/218:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 9/11R2 109

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 12 November 2025.

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Fri 28/11

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 1/12

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 560

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Thu 27/11

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 30/11

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 560

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 25/11

16:00-17:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

16:25-18:00

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 612

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 20/1

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 749

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Thu 18/12

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/12

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 749

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 28/1

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 766

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Sat 28/2

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 766

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Sat 22/11

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 766

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Sat 22/11

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 835

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Thu 27/11

16:00-17:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

7:35-9:10

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 886

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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
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

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

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

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

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

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 12 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 200. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from East London, you can expect to pay around R2 221.

  • 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, November offers travelers the most options.

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