Question 1

How popular is this Durban to East London flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to East London have been viewed 3 691 times in the past calendar month.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at R1 770, 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 179. FlySafair is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durban to East London one-way?

Accepted Answer

R885 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FlySafair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Airlink and Hahn Air Systems, with prices starting from R1 803 and R4 900, respectively.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airlink, British Airways and China Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Durban to East London.

Question 5

What are the cheapest flights from Durban to East London?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Durban to East London is generally R1 888, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R853. When looking at the most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - East London), you can expect to pay R1 770 for that flight.

Question 6

Can I find flights from Durban to East London for under R1 800 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Durban to East London for under R1 800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on FlySafair for just R1 770, but on average you can expect to pay R3 261.

Question 7

Are there direct flights from Durban to East London for under R1 800 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 2 direct flights from Durban to East London under R1 800. A good price for a direct flight from Durban to East London is less than R1 786.

Question 8

Which airlines flying from Durban King Shaka Intl to East London have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of our airline partners flying from Durban King Shaka Intl to East London have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. FlySafair, Airlink, and South African are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like FlySafair with this kind of flexibility.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Durban to East London?

Accepted Answer

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Thursday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from Durban to East London at least 61 days early can save you up to 22% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Durban to East London for as little as R2 786 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R2 917 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to East London?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to East London from Durban. Users have commonly found prices around R2 690 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R2 016. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in April.

Question 12

When is the cheapest time to fly from Durban to East London (DUR - ELS)?

Accepted Answer

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

Question 13

What airports serve Durban to East London, South Africa flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

Which airlines fly directly from Durban to East London?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

What are the stopover options between Durban to East London?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Popular in	April	High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Cheapest in	August	Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
Average price	R2 196	Average for round-trip flights in August 2022
Round-trip from	R2 196	From Durban King Shaka Intl to East London

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
China Airlines	CheapestR481	AverageR639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	COVID-19 safety	Search China Airlines flights
Kulula	CheapestR1 194	AverageR2 527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	COVID-19 safety	Search Kulula flights
FlySafair	CheapestR1 786	AverageR2 157	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search FlySafair flights
Airlink	CheapestR2 145	AverageR3 022	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Airlink flights
Hahn Air Systems	CheapestR3 592	AverageR5 245	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Hahn Air Systems flights
South African	CheapestR4 144	AverageR6 504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	COVID-19 safety	Search South African flights

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Cheap flights from Durban to East London

The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to East London are usually found in August or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Durban (DUR) to East London (ELS)

All the information you need to plan the best DUR to ELS flight in 2022: compare Durban to East London flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in East London.

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