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

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.

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 14 daily flights from 4 different airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly to East London?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to East London is currently January ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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 R789, while return flights cost around R1 501.

How much is a return flight to East London?

A return flight to East London will typically cost around R2 164, however they can be found for as little as R1 501.

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 is the closest property to East London (1,6 km away from East London).

When is the cheapest time to fly to East London?

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.

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.

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.

Weekly flight availability to East London

The most flights from Johannesburg to East London are scheduled on a Sunday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to East London?

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

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.

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).

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Average price	R2 104

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Best flights to East London
Discover carefully curated flight deals to East London that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 October 2025.

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Discover last-minute flight deals to East London. Data last updated 27 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

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