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Cheap flights from Durban to East London from R945

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DUR — ELS
May 2 — May 91
1 adult
Thu 2/5
Thu 9/5

The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to East London are usually found in May or July, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday 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 27 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

R1 657

One-way from

R1 550
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop
From Durban King Shaka Intl to East London
One-way flight from Durban King Shaka Intl to East London

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

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

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Durban to East London at least 49 days early can save you up to 14% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 49 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Durban to East London for as little as R2 136 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 401 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to East London from Durban. Users have commonly found prices around R2 331 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R1 531. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Durban to East London is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 43% on airfare.

Cheap Airlink flights from Durban to East London

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Airlink for the route between Durban and East London. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Wed 31/711:15DUR - ELS
1 stop6h 30mAirlink
Sat 3/87:00ELS - DUR
1 stop3h 40mAirlink
Deal found 25/4R4 234
Wed 31/76:30DUR - ELS
1 stop11h 15mAirlink
Sat 3/812:35ELS - DUR
1 stop22h 05mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R4 253
Thu 23/56:30DUR - ELS
1 stop25h 20mAirlink
Thu 30/518:15ELS - DUR
1 stop16h 25mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R4 933
Thu 23/510:30DUR - ELS
2 stops7h 15mAirlink
Thu 30/518:15ELS - DUR
1 stop24h 25mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R9 432
Wed 31/710:30DUR - ELS
2 stops25h 30mAirlink
Sat 3/87:00ELS - DUR
2 stops8h 10mAirlink
Deal found 25/4R10 491
Wed 31/710:30DUR - ELS
2 stops25h 30mAirlink
Sat 3/87:00ELS - DUR
2 stops8h 10mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R10 566

Cheap Durban to East London flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Durban to East London specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Prices were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Mon 29/410:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Mon 6/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R1 777
Wed 1/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Fri 3/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 25/4R1 852
Thu 23/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Thu 30/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 060
Sun 28/410:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Sun 5/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 25/4R2 457
Wed 1/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Fri 3/59:30ELS - DUR
1 stop11h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/4R2 533
Mon 29/420:25DUR - ELS
1 stop12h 30mFlySafair
Mon 6/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 646
Sun 28/46:25DUR - ELS
1 stop10h 00mFlySafair
Sun 5/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 25/4R3 232
Wed 1/56:00DUR - ELS
1 stop10h 25mFlySafair
Fri 3/59:30ELS - DUR
1 stop11h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/4R3 497
Thu 23/511:15DUR - ELS
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R3 554

Durban to East London 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Durban and East London in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Mon 29/410:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Mon 6/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R1 777
Wed 1/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Fri 3/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 25/4R1 852
Thu 23/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Thu 30/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 060
Sun 28/410:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Sun 5/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 25/4R2 457
Wed 1/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Fri 3/59:30ELS - DUR
1 stop11h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/4R2 533
Mon 29/420:25DUR - ELS
1 stop12h 30mFlySafair
Mon 6/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 646
Sun 28/46:25DUR - ELS
1 stop10h 00mFlySafair
Sun 5/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 25/4R3 232
Wed 1/56:00DUR - ELS
1 stop10h 25mFlySafair
Fri 3/59:30ELS - DUR
1 stop11h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 25/4R3 497
Thu 23/511:15DUR - ELS
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R3 554

Direct flights to East London from Durban

Discover direct flight options from Durban to East London. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Thu 23/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Thu 30/512:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R2 060

One-way flights to East London from Durban

Search for one-way flight options from Durban to East London. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Mon 20/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R945
Sun 12/510:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R964
Sun 12/519:40DUR - ELS
1 stop13h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R1 437
Mon 20/520:45DUR - ELS
1 stop12h 10mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R1 550
Mon 20/516:10DUR - ELS
2 stops15h 40mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R3 837
Sun 12/58:40DUR - ELS
2 stops34h 50mCemair
Deal found 26/4R5 236

Find flights from Durban to East London within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Durban to East London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.

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R2 060 - R10 566

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Durban King Shaka IntlEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 23/5

Nonstop1h 15m

East London

Thu 30/5

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 060

Durban King Shaka IntlEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 23/5

1 stop20h 35m

East London

Thu 30/5

Nonstop1h 15m

R3 554

Durban King Shaka IntlEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/7

1 stop6h 30m

East London

Sat 3/8

1 stop3h 40m

R4 234

Durban King Shaka IntlEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/7

1 stop11h 15m

East London

Sat 3/8

1 stop22h 05m

R4 253

Durban King Shaka IntlEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 23/5

1 stop25h 20m

East London

Thu 30/5

1 stop16h 25m

R4 933

Durban King Shaka IntlEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 23/5

2 stops7h 15m

East London

Thu 30/5

1 stop24h 25m

R9 432

Durban King Shaka IntlEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 23/5

2 stops10h 50m

East London

Thu 30/5

2 stops13h 00m

R10 056

Durban King Shaka IntlEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/7

2 stops25h 30m

East London

Sat 3/8

2 stops8h 10m

R10 491

Durban King Shaka IntlEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/7

2 stops25h 30m

East London

Sat 3/8

2 stops8h 10m

R10 566

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Deals found on 26/4

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durban to East London, you should look to book at least 72 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Durban to East London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Durban to East London. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Durban to East London flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to East London by month

Plan your trip from Durban to East London by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Durban to East London is currently R2 328 while a return flight costs R6 620. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to East London (average of R88). Flying from Durban to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of R121). 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.

January

R1 701

February

R1 815

March

R1 871

April

R1 852

May

R1 663

June

R1 701

July

R1 871

August

R1 909

September

R1 909

October

R1 796

November

R1 758

December

R2 287

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

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 27 April 2024.
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,5
Very Good
77 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,3
Very Good
106 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1

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.

  • Can I find flights from Durban to East London for under R2 100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Durban to East London for under R2 100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on FlySafair for just R2 060, but on average you can expect to pay R6 616.

  • Are there direct flights from Durban to East London for under R2 100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 1 direct flight from Durban to East London under R2 100. A good price for a direct flight from Durban to East London is less than R2 060.

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

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

    Currently priced at R2 060, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Airlink and Cemair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R4 234 and R10 056, respectively. FlySafair is priced at 11% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    R945 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 Cemair, with prices starting from R3 837 and R5 236, respectively.

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

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

    While on average a flight from Durban to East London is generally R1 830, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R855. When looking at the most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - East London), you can expect to pay R1 550 for that flight.

  • What does DUR to ELS mean?

    DUR and ELS are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DUR to ELS refers to a flight route from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to East London Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to East London that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Durban to East London flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Durban to East London with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Durban to East London flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to East London that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Durban to East London offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Durban to East London?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Durban to East London flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Durban to East London flight deals updated?

    The Durban to East London flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/4.

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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR3 589AverageR3 863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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