R1 116+ 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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ELS
May 10 — May 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 April 2026.

Fri 29/510:30
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Fri 5/67:30
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 5/4R2 264
Mon 13/411:30
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Fri 17/418:05
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
FlySafair
Deal found 7/4R2 281
Thu 11/610:30
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Mon 15/612:35
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 7/4R2 297
Fri 5/618:05
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 25m
Airlink
Mon 8/67:30
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 9/4R2 478
Tue 19/518:05
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 25m
Airlink
Thu 21/57:30
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 10/4R2 494
Tue 2/618:05
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 25m
Airlink
Tue 9/612:35
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 9/4R2 511
Thu 16/413:50
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Fri 17/418:05
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
FlySafair
Deal found 6/4R2 560
Sat 23/510:30
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Sat 30/57:30
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 8/4R2 593
Fri 8/518:05
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 25m
Airlink
Fri 15/57:30
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 7/4R2 724
Tue 5/517:30
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 30m
Cemair
Fri 8/58:00
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 20m
Cemair
Deal found 8/4R2 740

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Fri 5/6

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 264

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Tue 15/9

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 281

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Sat 6/6

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 281

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Mon 15/6

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 297

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Mon 28/9

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 461
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

East London

Thu 21/5

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 494

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

East London

Tue 9/6

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 511

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

East London

Wed 8/7

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 511

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Thu 24/9

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 527
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 116

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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 10 April 2026.
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.

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

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
8,5
Very Good

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

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

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

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

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 R1 065. If you're looking for a direct return flight to East London, you can expect to pay around R2 357.

  • 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 2h 17m 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 (4h 55m).

  • 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, February 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 666.

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