Cheap flights from Durban to East London from R989

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 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — ELS
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to East London are usually found in February or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Durban to East London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R2 048

One-way from

R989

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R2 759

Good round-trip deal

R1 878 or less

Good one-way deal

R972 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 23/10-30/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Durban to East London
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 19/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • Durban to East London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R5 124 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R2 164 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Durban King Shaka Intl to East London.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Durban King Shaka Intl to East London.

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Cheapest flights from Durban to East London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to East London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Thu 18/910:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Mon 22/912:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 14/9R1 839
Thu 23/1010:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Thu 30/1012:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 15/9R2 048
Wed 29/1010:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Wed 5/1112:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 14/9R2 134
Fri 31/1010:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Mon 3/1112:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 14/9R2 256
Wed 1/1010:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Sun 5/1012:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R2 846
Wed 1/1010:20DUR - ELS
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1012:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9R3 418
Wed 29/108:00DUR - ELS
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1119:10ELS - DUR
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R3 471
Wed 17/1210:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Wed 24/1212:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 13/9R3 713
Fri 31/107:00DUR - ELS
1 stop5h 00mAirlink
Mon 3/1112:35ELS - DUR
1 stop7h 15mAirlink
Deal found 15/9R3 766

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Fly from

Durban

Fly to

East London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 29/10

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

East London

Wed 5/11

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 134

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 31/10

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

East London

Mon 3/11

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 256

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 1/10

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

East London

Sun 5/10

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 846

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 1/10

10:20-16:35

1 stop6h 15m

East London

Sun 5/10

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

R3 418

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 29/10

8:00-16:35

1 stop8h 35m

East London

Wed 5/11

19:10-7:45

1 stop12h 35m

R3 471

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 17/12

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

East London

Wed 24/12

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

R3 713

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 31/10

7:00-12:00

1 stop5h 00m

East London

Mon 3/11

12:35-19:50

1 stop7h 15m

R3 766

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 30/9

20:10-8:55

1 stop12h 45m

East London

Sat 4/10

18:35-7:15

1 stop12h 40m

R3 835

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 19/10

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R989

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 22/9

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R1 093

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to East London

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to East London

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to East London. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durban to East London, you should look to book at least 86 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 Durban to East London?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to East London (average of R91). Flying from Durban to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of R136). 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 DUR to ELS?

Find hourly flight availability from Durban 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 16 September 2025.

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Durban to East London?

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 16 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink and FlySafair from Durban to East London have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

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
8,6
Very Good

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

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

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Flights going to East London from Durban will typically take off out of King Shaka International Airport, which is located about 35 kilometres from the city centre of Durban. This airport is a focus city for Comair, Kulula, and Airlink airlines. It serves a large number of passengers in South Africa as well as several other locations. The airport also offers cargo flights and originally replaced Durban International Airport. Passengers will disembark the flight at East London Airport, which welcomes about 800,000 passengers each year. The airport has two runways and offers flights into Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Durban to East London?

    There are a limited number of direct, nonstop flights going to East London from Durban. The direct flights last 1h 15m on average, although this can vary to some degree. These flights are offered by Hahn Air Systems as well as Safair. In addition to limited direct flights, there are also several stopover options available for passengers going to East London. These flights are provided by South African Airways, Kulula, and Safair. While there are few direct flights, they tend to be the least expensive flights and make it to East London in the least amount of time.

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

    Passengers leaving Durban for East London may stop mid-flight in O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town. In some cases, passengers will need to change airports when reaching the stopover location. Flights with two stops throughout the journey may stop at George Airport and Cape Town Airport, O.R. Tambo Airport and Cape Town Airport, or Port Elizabeth Airport and O.R. Tambo Airport. The quickest stopover flights last 3h 30m and have a single stop, while flights with additional stops take a few hours longer to reach East London.

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

    Travellers going to East London from Durban will not need a passport or a visa to do so. The only requirement is having a valid form of identification.

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

  • How long is the flight from Durban to East London?

    FlySafair can get you from Durban to East London in just under 1h 15m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 492 km between Durban and East London. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Currently priced at R1 773, FlySafair will fly you from Durban to East London and back. In addition to FlySafair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Airlink for as low as R3 522. FlySafair is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    While on average a flight from Durban to East London is generally R1 547, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R949. When looking at the most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - East London), you can expect to pay R1 839 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban 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 Durban to East London?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to East London (average of R91). Flying from Durban to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of R136). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR1 773AverageR2 394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR3 522AverageR4 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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