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R821+ Direct flights from East London

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ELS — CPT
Jan 18 — Jan 251
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 19 December 2025.

Mon 19/19:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Wed 4/216:55HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 18/12R1 525
Fri 16/19:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Fri 23/16:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 18/12R1 541
Thu 22/19:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Mon 2/26:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 18/12R1 558
Wed 21/119:10ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Sun 1/26:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 18/12R1 625
Fri 13/39:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Fri 20/36:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 17/12R1 659
Wed 21/119:10ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Wed 28/116:55HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 17/12R1 675
Fri 23/19:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Wed 4/216:55HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 18/12R1 726
Wed 21/19:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Wed 28/115:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 17/12R1 742
Mon 26/17:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Sat 28/210:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 18/12R1 759
Wed 21/119:10ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Fri 30/16:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 18/12R1 826
Thu 1/19:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Mon 5/16:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 18/12R1 843
Mon 19/17:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Mon 2/218:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 18/12R1 860

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Wed 21/1

19:10-20:45

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 3/2

6:35-8:15

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 525

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Mon 19/1

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 5/2

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 525

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Mon 19/1

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 2/2

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 525

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Tue 20/1

8:50-10:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 1/2

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 525

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Mon 19/1

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 1/2

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 525

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Tue 20/1

8:50-10:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 5/2

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 525

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Fri 16/1

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 23/1

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 541

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Wed 21/1

19:10-20:45

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 1/2

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 625

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Wed 21/1

19:10-20:45

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 5/2

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 625

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Wed 21/1

19:10-20:45

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 4/2

16:55-18:35

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 625

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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
83 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

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

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

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
119 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

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 19 December 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 R987. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from East London, you can expect to pay around R2 220.

  • 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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