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Cheap flights from East London to Durban from R964

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ELS — DUR
May 2 — May 91
1 adult
Thu 2/5
Thu 9/5

The best prices from East London to Durban King Shaka Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from East London to Durban

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from East London (ELS) to Durban (DUR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

R1 315

One-way from

R964
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 12% potential price drop
From East London to Durban King Shaka Intl
One-way flight from East London to Durban King Shaka Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly return from East London to Durban?

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from East London to Durban. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Durban.

How far in advance should I book a flight from East London to Durban?

To save up to 17% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 42 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from East London to Durban from R2 193 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R2 608 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from East London to Durban?

May can be a great time to fly to Durban from East London with a flight ticket averaging about R2 325. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as R1 682. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from East London to Durban (ELS - DUR)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from East London to Durban is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

Cheap FlySafair flights from East London to Durban

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by FlySafair for the route between East London and Durban. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Fri 3/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Sun 5/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R1 796
Wed 24/712:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Wed 31/710:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 268
Fri 3/59:30ELS - DUR
1 stop11h 30mFlySafair
Sun 5/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 684
Wed 24/79:30ELS - DUR
1 stop6h 40mFlySafair
Wed 31/710:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 797
Wed 24/718:05ELS - DUR
1 stop13h 10mFlySafair
Wed 31/720:45DUR - ELS
1 stop12h 10mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R3 194
Fri 3/59:30ELS - DUR
1 stop11h 30mFlySafair
Sun 5/56:00DUR - ELS
1 stop10h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R3 988

Cheap East London to Durban flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from East London to Durban specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Prices were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Fri 3/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Sun 5/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R1 796
Fri 3/59:30ELS - DUR
1 stop11h 30mFlySafair
Sun 5/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 684
Fri 3/59:30ELS - DUR
1 stop11h 30mFlySafair
Sun 5/56:00DUR - ELS
1 stop10h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R3 988
Sat 27/415:10ELS - DUR
1 stop16h 55mFlySafair
Mon 29/410:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R4 801
Sat 27/415:10ELS - DUR
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/412:00DUR - ELS
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R5 387
Fri 3/58:20ELS - DUR
2 stops6h 50mAirlink
Sun 5/510:30DUR - ELS
2 stops7h 15mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R13 326

East London to Durban 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between East London and Durban in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Fri 3/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Sun 5/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R1 796
Wed 24/712:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Wed 31/710:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 268
Fri 3/59:30ELS - DUR
1 stop11h 30mFlySafair
Sun 5/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 684
Wed 24/79:30ELS - DUR
1 stop6h 40mFlySafair
Wed 31/710:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 797
Wed 24/718:05ELS - DUR
1 stop13h 10mFlySafair
Wed 31/720:45DUR - ELS
1 stop12h 10mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R3 194
Fri 3/59:30ELS - DUR
1 stop11h 30mFlySafair
Sun 5/56:00DUR - ELS
1 stop10h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R3 988
Fri 30/87:00ELS - DUR
1 stop11h 40mAirlink
Tue 3/96:30DUR - ELS
1 stop5h 30mAirlink
Deal found 25/4R4 234
Sat 27/415:10ELS - DUR
1 stop16h 55mFlySafair
Mon 29/410:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R4 801
Sat 27/415:10ELS - DUR
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/412:00DUR - ELS
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R5 387

Direct flights to Durban from East London

Discover direct flight options from East London to Durban. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Fri 3/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Sun 5/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R1 796
Wed 24/712:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Wed 31/710:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 268

East London to Durban flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from East London to Durban for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Fri 3/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Sun 5/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R1 796
Fri 3/59:30ELS - DUR
1 stop11h 30mFlySafair
Sun 5/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 684
Fri 3/59:30ELS - DUR
1 stop11h 30mFlySafair
Sun 5/56:00DUR - ELS
1 stop10h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R3 988
Fri 3/58:20ELS - DUR
2 stops6h 50mAirlink
Sun 5/510:30DUR - ELS
2 stops7h 15mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R13 326

One-way flights to Durban from East London

Search for one-way flight options from East London to Durban. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Mon 13/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R964
Mon 13/517:00ELS - DUR
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R1 588
Mon 13/512:35ELS - DUR
2 stops7h 15mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R4 310

Find flights from East London to Durban within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from East London to Durban that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.

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R1 796 - R13 326

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East LondonDurban King Shaka Intl

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Fri 3/5

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 5/5

Nonstop1h 15m

R1 796

East LondonDurban King Shaka Intl

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Wed 24/7

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/7

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 268

East LondonDurban King Shaka Intl

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Fri 3/5

1 stop11h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 5/5

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 684

East LondonDurban King Shaka Intl

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Wed 24/7

1 stop6h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/7

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 797

East LondonDurban King Shaka Intl

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Wed 24/7

1 stop13h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/7

1 stop12h 10m

R3 194

East LondonDurban King Shaka Intl

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Fri 3/5

1 stop11h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 5/5

1 stop10h 25m

R3 988

East LondonDurban King Shaka Intl

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Wed 24/7

2 stops19h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/7

1 stop5h 55m

R6 975

East LondonDurban King Shaka Intl

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Wed 24/7

2 stops26h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/7

2 stops10h 50m

R10 566

East LondonDurban King Shaka Intl

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Fri 3/5

2 stops6h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 5/5

2 stops7h 15m

R13 326

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When is the best time to book a flight from East London to Durban?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from East London to Durban. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from East London to Durban, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from East London to Durban?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from East London to Durban. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their East London to Durban flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Durban by month

Plan your trip from East London to Durban by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from East London to Durban is currently R2 287 while a return flight costs R5 288. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Durban (average of R70). Flying from East London to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of R97). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

R1 361

February

R1 493

March

R1 607

April

R1 531

May

R1 323

June

R1 531

July

R1 437

August

R1 493

September

R1 569

October

R1 512

November

R1 474

December

R1 833

Temperature and rainfall in Durban by month

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

DUR

Temperature

17 - 25 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durban. 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 Durban. Reviews last updated 27 April 2024.
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,5
Very Good
77 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,3
Very Good
106 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from East London to Durban. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve East London to Durban flights?

    East London Airport is where passengers to Durban will start their flight. This is a small public airport that had over 675,000 passengers in 2016. Passengers who are taking a flight to Durban from East London will disembark in King Shaka International Airport, which is located about 35 kilometres from the city centre. The airport is a hub for South African Express and a focus city for Kulula airline. The passenger terminal here is a split level where departures take place on the upper level and arrivals come in through the lower level.

  • Which airlines fly directly from East London to Durban?

    Direct, nonstop flights from East London to Durban are available in a limited amount every day. These flights are provided by FlySafair as well as Hahn Air Services. The flights provided each day take place in the late afternoon so passengers will need to be able to accommodate that timing. There are also a selection of stopover flights going into Durban from airlines like South African Airways, Hahn Air Services, and Kulula. While direct flights can reach the destination in 1h 15m, flights with a stop will take at least 3h 50m to make it the same distance due to stops.

  • What are the stopover options between East London to Durban?

    Travellers who choose a stopover flight that touches down only once will spend time at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport. One-stop flights are typically less expensive than two-stop flights but not as inexpensive as a direct flight would be. For flights with two stops, the aircraft may come down in Johannesburg and Cape Town or make the second stop at Bloemfontein Airport or Port Elizabeth Airport. The fastest flights with this option are about 6h 55m in length but can reach times of 22h 45m in some cases.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from East London to Durban?

    There is no need to have a visa or a passport when leaving East London to reach Durban. All passengers will need is a valid form of identification.

  • Can I find flights from East London to Durban for under R1 800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from East London to Durban for under R1 800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on FlySafair for just R1 796, but on average you can expect to pay R5 274.

  • Are there direct flights from East London to Durban for under R1 800 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 2 direct flights from East London to Durban under R1 800. A good price for a direct flight from East London to Durban is less than R2 022.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from East London to Durban for under R1 800?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from East London to Durban within the next 7 days for less than R1 800.

  • How popular is this East London to Durban flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from East London to Durban round-trip?

    Flying on FlySafair is currently your cheapest option to Durban, with prices starting at R1 796. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cemair and Airlink, with the lowest prices starting at R10 566 and R13 326, respectively. FlySafair is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from East London to Durban?

  • What are the cheapest flights from East London to Durban?

    The cheapest flight price from East London to Durban is R941. On average you can expect to pay R1 928. The most popular route, (East London - Durban King Shaka Intl), can usually be booked for R2 060.

  • What does ELS to DUR mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a East London Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ELS to DUR flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from East London to Durban that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your East London to Durban flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from East London to Durban with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter East London to Durban flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from East London to Durban that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on East London to Durban flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from East London to Durban?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from East London to Durban.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from East London to Durban?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from East London to Durban by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from East London to Durban that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from East London to Durban offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from East London to Durban?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on East London to Durban flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the East London to Durban flight deals updated?

    The East London to Durban flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/4.

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