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R736+ Cheap flights to East London

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOS — ELS
7月 31 — 8月 71
1 adult
水 31/7
水 7/8

Flights to East London in 2024

Find the latest flights to East London in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 569 312 searches and data was last updated on 26 7月 2024.

Return from

R1 490

One-way from

R736

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R1 803
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 7/12-7/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to East London
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 7/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to East London
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in July 2024

Cheap flights to East London in July & August 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to East London in July and August 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 569 312 searches and data was last updated on 26 7月 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to East London in July and August 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
火 30/715:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
火 6/89:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 545
火 30/715:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
水 31/718:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 564
火 30/715:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
火 6/89:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 26/7R1 600
土 3/814:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
土 3/818:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 619
月 12/87:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
火 20/89:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 674
木 22/815:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
木 29/818:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 692
金 30/814:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
日 1/917:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 876
水 7/814:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
月 12/818:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R2 226
金 9/815:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
木 15/818:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R2 336

East London 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for East London in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 569 312 searches and data were last updated on 26 7月 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to East London in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
土 7/127:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
土 7/1217:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 490
火 30/715:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
火 6/89:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 545
火 30/715:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
水 31/718:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 564
火 30/715:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
火 6/89:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 26/7R1 600
土 3/814:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
土 3/818:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 619
月 12/87:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
火 20/89:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 674
木 22/815:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
木 29/818:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 692
火 24/1215:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
火 31/129:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 858
金 30/814:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
日 1/917:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 876

Flights to East London departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to East London, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 569 312 searches and data was last updated on 26 7月 2024.
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火 30/715:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
火 6/89:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 545
火 30/715:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
水 31/718:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 564
土 3/814:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
土 3/818:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 619
火 30/720:20JNB - ELS
1 stop11h 55mFlySafair
水 31/718:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R2 723
火 30/720:20JNB - ELS
1 stop11h 55mFlySafair
火 6/89:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R2 778
土 3/87:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
土 3/815:10ELS - JNB
1 stop7h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R3 274
火 30/719:30HLA - ELS
1 stop12h 45mFlySafair
水 31/712:00ELS - HLA
1 stop8h 55mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R3 716
火 30/720:20JNB - ELS
1 stop11h 55mFlySafair
水 31/715:10ELS - JNB
1 stop6h 10mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R4 102
火 30/720:20JNB - ELS
1 stop11h 55mFlySafair
火 6/88:50ELS - JNB
1 stop7h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R4 415

One-way flights to East London

Explore one-way flight options to East London for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 569 312 searches and data was last updated on 26 7月 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to East London. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to East London instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
土 7/1214:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R736
土 2/1112:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 24/7R754
土 3/816:25JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R828
日 12/112:15JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 122
木 8/814:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 766
土 3/820:20JNB - ELS
1 stop11h 55mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R2 097
土 3/817:50HLA - ELS
1 stop17h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 26/7R2 244
土 2/117:15JNB - ELS
1 stop7h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 24/7R2 355
土 2/117:00HLA - ELS
1 stop7h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 24/7R2 465

Direct flights to East London

土 7/127:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
土 7/1217:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 490
木 3/1015:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
木 10/1018:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 545
土 24/816:25JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
土 31/817:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 600
月 12/87:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
火 20/89:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 674
木 22/815:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
木 29/818:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 692
火 24/1215:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
火 31/129:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 858
金 30/814:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
日 1/917:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R1 876
木 26/915:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
月 30/97:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R2 024
水 7/814:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
月 12/818:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/7R2 226

Find flights to East London within your budget

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 569 312 searches and data was last updated on 26 7月 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

R1 490 - R3 973

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Johannesburg OR TamboEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

土 7/12

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

土 7/12

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 490

Johannesburg OR TamboEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

木 3/10

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

木 10/10

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 545

Johannesburg OR TamboEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

土 24/8

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

土 31/8

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 600

Johannesburg OR TamboEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

月 12/8

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

火 20/8

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 674

Johannesburg OR TamboEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

木 22/8

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

木 29/8

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 692

Johannesburg OR TamboEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

火 24/12

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

火 31/12

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 858

Johannesburg OR TamboEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

木 26/9

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

月 30/9

Nonstop1h 25m

R2 024

Johannesburg OR TamboEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

金 9/8

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

月 12/8

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 888

Johannesburg OR TamboEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

木 8/8

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

月 12/8

Nonstop1h 20m

R3 973

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Deals found on 25/7

Best time to book a flight to East London

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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).

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 to East London. Price data was last updated on 23 July 2024.

Peak season

There isn’t much variation in temperatures so the peak and off season vary depending on what you want to do however a lot of tourists visit during the warmer months so make sure you find your flights to East London early. A lot of activities take place outdoors such as whale watching and surfing. For this you are best to visit anytime from late October to early March. The weather gets warmer as December rolls out and highs have been recorded in the 40’s, although generally you can expect high twenties to low thirties. It’s best to book your flights as early as you can to avoid paying excessive prices for your flight tickets. You are more likely to experience rainfall during the summer months so bear that in mind when looking for cheap flights to East London.

Off Season

Most of the activities can still be done in the winter as during the day you’ll still feel the best part of 20 degrees. Rainfall is a lot less common during the winter too and you might have better luck finding the cheapest flights to East London although tourism is still rife. The beaches are quieter but they are also better enjoyed during the summer. You should try to book your flights to East London in advance as the cost of flight tickets don’t fluctuate too much.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to East London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to East London. Price data was last updated on 21 July 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to East London should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 26 7月 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing East London, such as FlySafair, Airlink and Cemair. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,2
Very Good
107 reviews

Comfort

7,6

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,1

Reviews

1 / 5

It never happened because you guys processed my payment, took my money and never gave me a conformation letter for my trip. So, basically I was scammed by your company. Thank you so much for making my day as one of the worst days of my life on Wed, 5 June 2024. It's def for the books.

8,2
Very Good
107 reviews
8,2
Very Good
107 reviews

Comfort

7,6

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,1

Reviews

1 / 5

It never happened because you guys processed my payment, took my money and never gave me a conformation letter for my trip. So, basically I was scammed by your company. Thank you so much for making my day as one of the worst days of my life on Wed, 5 June 2024. It's def for the books.

What is good to know if travelling to East London?

  • Explore some ofSouth Africa’s hidden gemswhen you secure your flights to East London.
  • Whale watching is a spectacle that shouldn’t be missed and is best seen from October to March.
  • Make sure you visit Mpongo Park Game Reserve for an up-close encounter with some truly remarkable animals. 
  • How long is the flight to East London?

    Flights from Johannesburg to East London: 1 hour 30 minutes Flights from Cape Town to East London: 1 hour 30 minutes Flights from George to East London: 3 hour 05 minutes Flights from Port Elizabeth to East London: 0 hours 45 minutes Flights from Durban to East London: 1 hours 5 minutes

  • Which airlines operate flights to East London?

    Kulula, Safair and South African are the major airlines that provide flights to East London; however Kenya Airways and Lufthansa also appear occasionally. Deciding which airline to fly with usually comes down to who offers the cheapest flights to East London however there are other factors that might affect your decision. If you are part of a loyalty membership scheme then it would be better to continue to fly with that particular airline to build up your points. You could also choose to redeem your points against the cost of your flight tickets which can mean you’ll be getting the cheapest flights to East London around.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Upon arriving at the airport you’ll have a couple of choices to make in regards to getting to the centre. Most people tend to jump into a taxi from outside of arrivals as it is convenient and not overly expensive, just be sure you agree on the price of the journey beforehand. If you are thinking of visiting a few different areas then it’s best to hire a car from the airport although East London airport can get very busy so it might be easier to pre-arrange it once you’ve sorted your flight tickets. The roads are good but a SatNav might be needed as East London can be a little difficult to get your bearings. Alternatively once you’ve booked your flights to East London you can pre-book transport to collect you or see if your hotel offer any kind of transfers included with the price.

  • What does ELS mean?

    ELS stands for East London Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • 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 R733, while return flights cost around R1 490.

  • How much is a return flight to East London?

    A return flight to East London will typically cost around R104, however they can be found for as little as R81.

  • 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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