Cheap flights from East London to South Africa from R853

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELS — JNB
Nov 22 — Nov 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 23 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R1 602

One-way from

R905

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R1 950

Good round-trip deal

R1 619 or less

Good one-way deal

R939 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 17/11-24/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • East London to South Africa
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 5/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • East London to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R2 952 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R600 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 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 23 October 2025.

Mon 17/119:30ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Mon 24/1111:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 23/10R1 602
Thu 20/119:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Thu 27/116:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 21/10R1 602
Sat 8/1114:15ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Tue 18/1111:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 23/10R1 637
Wed 22/1018:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Wed 29/1015:55JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 21/10R1 654
Mon 27/1016:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Tue 28/107:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 23/10R1 671
Mon 3/119:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Fri 7/116:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 21/10R1 671
Thu 6/1113:40ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Mon 10/1111:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 22/10R1 689
Thu 18/129:00ELS - HLA
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Mon 29/126:45HLA - ELS
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 21/10R1 741
Wed 19/118:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Wed 26/1110:30CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 22/10R1 758
Mon 27/1016:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Sun 2/117:35JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 21/10R1 793
Wed 26/117:25ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Mon 1/1218:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 22/10R1 811
Wed 12/1112:40ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Wed 19/116:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 22/10R1 828

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East London

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Thu 20/11

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 27/11

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 602

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Mon 17/11

16:00-17:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

13:50-15:25

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 654

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Thu 18/12

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 29/12

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 671

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Thu 6/11

13:40-15:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

11:30-13:05

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 689

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 21/1

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 776

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 17/2

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 776

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Thu 20/11

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 793

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 12/11

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

16:25-18:00

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 793

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 26/11

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 811

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 12/11

12:40-14:20

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 828

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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 R905). Flying from East London to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 463). 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 23 October 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 51% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 23 October 2025.

The most flights from ELS to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 23 October 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.

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,5

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
8,4
Very Good

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,5

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

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,5

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 30m. FlySafair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R1 776. 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 Qatar Airways (90%), Emirates (90%) and Airlink (90%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from East London to South Africa is R879. On average you can expect to pay R1 715. The most popular route, (East London - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R1 567.

  • 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 R905). Flying from East London to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 463). 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 23 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CemairCheapestR939AverageR2 197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR1 294AverageR4 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR1 374AverageR3 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR3 962AverageR4 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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