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Cheap flights from East London to South Africa from R1 026

ELS — JNB
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from East London to South Africa

Thu 17/99:30 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 20/97:35 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 12/9R1 922
Sat 19/918:35 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sun 20/97:35 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 14/9R1 970
Wed 28/1013:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 4/1115:55 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 13/9R1 987
Tue 13/1013:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Tue 20/1011:30 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 15/9R2 019
Tue 10/119:30 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Tue 17/1111:30 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 12/9R2 052
Thu 8/1018:05 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 13/1013:50 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 16/9R2 101
Mon 12/1018:05 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Mon 19/1011:30 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 15/9R2 150
Sat 19/98:50 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Wed 7/106:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 13/9R2 166
Mon 21/918:05 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sun 8/1116:35 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 15/9R2 215
Thu 8/1018:05 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sun 11/107:35 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 15/9R2 231
Thu 17/97:55 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Sun 20/96:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 13/9R2 231
Thu 22/1018:05 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sun 25/1015:00 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 14/9R2 247

Find flight deals from East London to South Africa

Round-trip from

R1 987

One-way from

R1 026

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R2 345

Good round-trip deal

R2 033 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 062 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 28/10-4/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • East London to South Africa
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 12/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • East London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R2 523 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R766 potential savings vs. average return price).
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East LondonJohannesburg

ELS East London - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ELSJNB

East London

Thu 8/10

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 058

East LondonCape Town

ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Tue 22/9

8:20-10:00

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 075

East LondonCape Town

ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Sat 10/10

10:10-11:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 270

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS East London - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 23/12

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 286

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS East London - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 1/12

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 286

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS East London - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 30/9

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 286

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS East London - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 8/1

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 335

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS East London - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 22/9

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 368

East LondonCape Town

ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Thu 17/12

7:55-9:50

Nonstop1h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 498

East LondonCape Town

ELS East London - CPT Cape Town Intl

ELSCPT

East London

Fri 23/10

17:35-19:15

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 612

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Everything you need to know about your flight from East London to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from East London to South Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to South Africa (average of R1 742). Flying from East London to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R2 719). 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 ELS to ZA?

When flying from East London to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from East London to South Africa

The most flights from ELS to ZA0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How often are flights from East London to South Africa delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between East London and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for East London to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on East London to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from East London to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from East London to South Africa, such as Airlink,FlySafair, andCemair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

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
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

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
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
138 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

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
Cemair
6,6
Okay
22 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from East London to South Africa?

    For a flight from East London to South Africa, you will be flying from East London. East London (ELS) is just 8,3 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from East London to South Africa?

    A quick flight from East London to South Africa can take about 1h 35m. FlySafair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R2 019. The distance between East London and South Africa is about 768 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from East London to South Africa one-way?

    R422 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 R832 and R1 099, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from East London to South Africa?

    When deciding which route to take from East London to South Africa, consider East London - Johannesburg OR Tambo, East London - Cape Town Intl or East London - Johannesburg Lanseria, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from East London to South Africa?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from East London to South Africa are LATAM Airlines (100%), Qatar Airways (90%) and Emirates (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from East London to South Africa?

    The cheapest flight price from East London to South Africa is R936. On average you can expect to pay R1 872. The most popular route, (East London - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for R2 052.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from East London to South Africa 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 East London to South Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to South Africa (average of R1 742). Flying from East London to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R2 719). 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 3 airlines flying from East London to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR866AverageR3 231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR1 023AverageR2 739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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CemairCheapestR1 422AverageR2 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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