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R847+ Cheap flights to East London

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— ELS
Aug 25 — Sep 11
1 adult

Flights to East London in 2025

Find the latest flights to East London in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 August 2025.

Return from

R1 588

One-way from

R847

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R1 888
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 27/10-28/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to East London
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 30/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to East London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R3 701 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R1 064 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 August 2025.

Mon 27/1013:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Tue 28/1018:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 20/8R1 588
Wed 27/87:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Wed 27/818:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 20/8R1 624
Thu 4/97:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Mon 8/918:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 18/8R1 641
Thu 30/107:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Thu 6/1118:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 19/8R1 730
Thu 21/813:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Sat 23/815:50ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 18/8R1 747
Thu 2/1013:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/107:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8R1 765
Fri 31/1018:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Mon 3/1112:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 17/8R1 800
Mon 15/1218:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Wed 17/127:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Deal found 19/8R1 818
Wed 20/818:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Thu 21/812:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 20/8R1 835
Thu 25/97:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Mon 29/913:40ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 18/8R1 853
Fri 3/1018:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Fri 10/107:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Deal found 19/8R1 906
Fri 12/126:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Fri 19/129:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 19/8R2 647

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Locate flights to East London that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 August 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

13:50-15:25

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Tue 28/10

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 588

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Tue 25/11

13:40-15:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 641

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

11:30-13:05

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Tue 30/9

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 641

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Mon 8/9

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 641

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

13:50-15:25

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Thu 4/9

16:00-17:30

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 659

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sat 31/1

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

R1 730

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 730

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

13:50-15:25

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Thu 9/10

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 765

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 12/12

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

East London

Fri 19/12

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 647

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 16/10

19:50-11:25

1 stop15h 35m

East London

Tue 25/11

8:50-10:25

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 806

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Best time to book a flight to East London

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Everything you need to know about your flight to East London

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to East London. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to East London, you should look to book at least 73 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.

How long is the flight to East London?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to East London takes 1 hour 32 minutes. Flights to East London from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to East London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to East London. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to East London should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to East London

The most flights from Johannesburg to East London are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to East London are FlySafair, Airlink and Cemair.

FlySafair
FlySafair
From R81
Airlink
Airlink
From R77
Cemair
Cemair
From R81
Hahn Air Systems
Hahn Air Systems
From R134

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to East London?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to East London are Airlink, Cemair and FlySafair.

Rainfall in East London by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in East London ranges from 30.0 - 90.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit East London when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in East London by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing East London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 20 August 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
75 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

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

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

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
116 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

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

FAQs about flying to East London

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to East London?

    East London (ELS), located 8,3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to East London. Booking flights from Johannesburg to East London should be relatively easy as there are 13 daily flights from 4 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to East London if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to East London on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to East London?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to East London.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in East London?

    East London is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in East London. One-way flights to East London typically cost R803, while return flights cost around R1 491.

  • How much is a return flight to East London?

    A return flight to East London will typically cost around R110, however they can be found for as little as R84.

  • Where does the fastest flight to East London depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to East London, Durban King Shaka Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 15 minutes).

  • Does East London have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at East London can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to East London?

    Yes. East London has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ground X Hotel is the closest property to East London (1,6 km away from East London).

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