Cheap flights from East London to South Africa from R885

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 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELS — JNB
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from East London to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for East London to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R1 578

One-way from

R885

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R1 856

Good round-trip deal

R1 715 or less

Good one-way deal

R878 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 10/11-17/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • East London to South Africa
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 18/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • East London to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R2 738 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R523 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from East London to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from East London to South Africa.

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Cheapest flights from East London to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from East London to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Mon 10/119:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Mon 17/116:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R1 578
Mon 10/1116:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Mon 17/1111:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R1 682
Thu 30/109:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Thu 6/117:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 15/9R1 700
Sat 1/119:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Sat 8/1116:25JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 17/9R1 717
Wed 24/918:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Tue 30/97:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R1 734
Thu 18/97:55ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 55mFlySafair
Thu 5/36:25CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R1 769
Fri 31/108:15ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair
Fri 7/116:05CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R1 786
Wed 17/918:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Wed 1/1011:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 17/9R1 839
Mon 22/918:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Tue 23/97:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R1 943
Thu 30/1012:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Thu 6/1110:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 15/9R1 943
Thu 13/1112:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Thu 20/1110:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R1 977
Wed 1/108:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Sun 5/106:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R1 995

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from East London to South Africa that are best for you.

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East London

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Mon 10/11

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 17/11

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 578

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Mon 10/11

16:00-17:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

11:30-13:05

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 682

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Thu 30/10

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 700

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 13/1

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 769

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Fri 31/10

8:15-10:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

6:05-7:40

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 786

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 30/9

13:40-15:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

13:50-15:25

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 839

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Tue 13/1

8:50-10:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 20/1

6:35-8:15

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 873

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Thu 30/10

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 6/11

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R1 943

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 30/9

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

13:40-15:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 012

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Fri 21/11

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 23/11

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 029

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Best time to book a flight from East London to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from East London with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from East London to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from East London to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from East London to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from East London to South Africa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

The most flights from ELS to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from East London to South Africa, such as Airlink and FlySafair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

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

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

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

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

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 East London to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 20m. FlySafair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R1 769. The distance between East London and South Africa is about 768 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

  • 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 FlySafair (91%), Qatar Airways (86%) and Emirates (86%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from East London to South Africa is R778. On average you can expect to pay R1 458. The most popular route, (East London - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R1 665.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from East London to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 4 airlines flying from East London to South Africa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from East London to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CemairCheapestR1 118AverageR2 162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR1 302AverageR4 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR1 378AverageR3 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR3 947AverageR5 084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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