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R780+ Direct flights to East London

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to East London found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ELS
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights to East London
Explore the most affordable flight options available to East London. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Mon 10/116:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Mon 17/119:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 14/9R1 561
Mon 13/1013:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Mon 20/1016:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R1 561
Mon 17/116:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Tue 18/118:50ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R1 613
Mon 10/1115:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Mon 17/1118:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 14/9R1 648
Thu 30/107:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Thu 6/1118:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 15/9R1 700
Fri 9/16:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Mon 19/19:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 17/9R1 717
Mon 10/116:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Fri 14/119:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 17/9R1 734
Fri 31/1018:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Fri 7/117:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Deal found 16/9R1 769
Fri 31/1018:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Mon 3/117:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Deal found 14/9R1 786
Tue 9/1218:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Tue 16/1212:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 15/9R1 821
Fri 5/1218:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Sat 10/17:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Deal found 17/9R1 839
Mon 15/1218:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Wed 17/127:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Deal found 17/9R1 856

Best time to book a flight to East London

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 10/11

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

East London

Mon 17/11

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 561

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Tue 18/11

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 596

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Mon 20/10

16:00-17:30

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 596

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 8/1

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

East London

Tue 20/1

8:50-10:25

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 613

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 17/11

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

East London

Tue 18/11

8:50-10:25

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 613

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Mon 17/11

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 648

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Thu 6/11

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 700

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 9/1

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

East London

Mon 19/1

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 717

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 10/11

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

East London

Fri 14/11

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 734

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Tue 20/1

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 769

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to East London

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights to 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 to East London. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink and FlySafair to South Africa to help guide your decision. 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
76 reviews
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Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

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
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

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
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

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

Temperature and rainfall in East London by month

Plan your trip to East London by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ELS

Temperature

15 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to East London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

FAQ about direct flights to East London

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to East London to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to East London?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to East London will cost users approximately R969. If you're looking for a direct return flight to East London, you can expect to pay around R2 125.

  • Which airlines fly direct to East London?

    At the moment, FlySafair, Airlink, Cemair, Hahn Air Systems offer direct flights to East London. FlySafair is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to East London.

  • How long is a direct flight to East London?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to East London to last approximately 1h 28m on average. The quickest direct flight to East London at this time departs from Durban (1h 15m), while the longest leaves from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (1h 40m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to East London?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to East London, November is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit East London, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to East London?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to East London is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. A return direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London typically costs around R1 458.

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