Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Bloemfontein Intl to East London are usually found in September or July, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Sunday
Cheap flight deals from Bloemfontein to East London
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bloemfontein (BFN) to East London (ELS). 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 November 2025.
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R4 612
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R3 121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Bloemfontein to East London?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Bloemfontein to East London. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Bloemfontein to East London, you should look to book at least 14 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 is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bloemfontein to East London?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloemfontein to East London (average of R1 869). Flying from Bloemfontein to East London in November is currently the most expensive (average of R4 407). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BFN to ELS?
Find hourly flight availability from Bloemfontein to East London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Bloemfontein to East London by exploring options for tickets at midday.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Bloemfontein to East London?
Share of one-stop return flights from Bloemfontein to East London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 96% of one-stop itineraries from Bloemfontein to East London on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Bloemfontein to East London?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Bloemfontein to East London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Cape Town (CPT) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R4 548.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Bloemfontein to East London?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Bloemfontein to East London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Bloemfontein to East London?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Bloemfontein to East London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 03m.
Reviews of airlines servicing East London
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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink and FlySafair from Bloemfontein to East London by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bloemfontein to East London round-trip?
Flying on FlySafair is currently your cheapest option to East London, with prices starting at R2 857. Another option worth looking into is Airlink, starting at R3 100 round trip. You may be able to fly from Bloemfontein to East London for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Bloemfontein to East London that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Bloemfontein to East London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Bloemfontein to East London?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bloemfontein to East London.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Bloemfontein to East London?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bloemfontein to East London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bloemfontein to East London?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloemfontein to East London (average of R1 869). Flying from Bloemfontein to East London in November is currently the most expensive (average of R4 407). 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.
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Top 2 airlines flying from Bloemfontein to East London
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