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R791+ 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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ELS
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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 11 November 2025.

Thu 4/126:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Thu 18/129:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 9/11R1 651
Tue 9/126:35HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Tue 16/128:50ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 9/11R1 737
Tue 9/126:35HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Thu 11/129:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 10/11R1 755
Sun 8/210:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Sun 15/212:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 9/11R1 772
Thu 11/126:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Thu 18/129:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 9/11R1 789
Sat 10/110:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Sat 17/112:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 10/11R1 789
Thu 8/118:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Thu 15/17:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Deal found 10/11R1 823
Fri 21/117:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Tue 25/1118:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 10/11R1 858
Thu 4/1215:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Thu 18/1218:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 9/11R2 030
Thu 25/126:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Thu 1/19:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 10/11R2 064
Tue 3/218:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Wed 4/212:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 10/11R2 116
Fri 28/1115:00JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Mon 1/1218:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 10/11R2 133

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 9/12

6:35-8:15

Nonstop1h 40m

East London

Tue 16/12

8:50-10:25

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 737

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 9/12

6:35-8:15

Nonstop1h 40m

East London

Thu 11/12

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 755

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Sun 15/2

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 772

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/1

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Sat 17/1

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 789

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 11/12

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

East London

Thu 18/12

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 789

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

East London

Thu 15/1

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

R1 823

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Tue 25/11

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 858

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Thu 18/12

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 030

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 25/12

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

East London

Thu 1/1

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 064

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

East London

Wed 4/2

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

R2 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 11 November 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
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

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

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

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

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

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

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 R1 128. If you're looking for a direct return flight to East London, you can expect to pay around R2 157.

  • 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. November 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 705.

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