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 148. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from East London, you can expect to pay around R2 146.

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, May 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 27 June 2025.

Tue 5/816:00ELS - JNB

Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair

Tue 12/87:20JNB - ELS

Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 26/6R1 561

Wed 20/812:40ELS - CPT

Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair

Wed 27/813:00CPT - ELS

Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 27/6R1 668

Sun 10/812:00ELS - DUR

Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair

Sun 17/810:10DUR - ELS

Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair

Deal found 26/6R1 774

Fri 22/812:35ELS - JNB

Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 26/813:50JNB - ELS

Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/6R1 809

Sun 20/712:35ELS - JNB

Nonstop1h 25mAirlink

Sun 20/718:05JNB - ELS

Nonstop1h 25mAirlink

Deal found 26/6R4 346

One-way flights from East London
Search for one-way flight options from East London. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 June 2025.

Thu 3/77:55ELS - CPT

Nonstop1h 55mFlySafair

Deal found 27/6R816

Tue 8/716:00ELS - JNB

Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair

Deal found 25/6R852

Sun 26/1012:00ELS - DUR

Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair

Deal found 25/6R922

Sat 27/97:25ELS - JNB

Nonstop1h 20mAirlink

Deal found 26/6R940

Tue 23/915:10ELS - CPT

Nonstop1h 40mHahn Air Systems

Deal found 27/6R2 838

Find direct flights from East London within your budget

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 5/8

16:00-17:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/8

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 561

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 20/8

12:40-14:20

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/8

13:00-14:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 668

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Sun 10/8

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 17/8

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R1 774

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 22/8

12:35-14:00

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

13:50-15:25

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 809

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 26/9

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 898

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Fri 28/11

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

6:10-7:45

Nonstop1h 35m

R5 677

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Thu 3/7

7:55-9:50

Nonstop1h 55m

R816

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 8/7

16:00-17:30

Nonstop1h 30m

R852

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Sun 26/10

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

R922

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Sat 27/9

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

R940

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/6

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Best time to book a flight from East London

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Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Reviews of airlines flying direct to East London

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

8,6

Very Good

72 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

72 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

72 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

114 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

72 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 148. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from East London, you can expect to pay around R2 146.
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, May 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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