R756+ Cheap flights from East London

The most selected flight destinations from East London for the current month are Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Cape Town, Durban. While Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Cape Town, Durban are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

Users have flown out of East London for as low as R557 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R13 103 to fly from East London.

Looking at our data, Airlink, Cemair, and FlySafair have been found to have the cheapest prices from East London. Here are some options available: Airlink flights from East London to Bloemfontein Intl (R1 030). Cemair flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R1 318). FlySafair flights from East London to Bloemfontein Intl (R1 417).

Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from East London are below:
East London to Cape Town from R9 122
East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R45 870

If you’re looking to fly first-class from East London to anywhere, put Johannesburg on your list as prices start at R106 114 for this destination.

January is currently the cheapest month to fly from East London. At this moment in time October is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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Unfortunately, there isn't any public transport from King Palo Airport (ELS) to the city centre, but it's only around a 9-minute drive. You can hire a car from many a trusted international brand, or hail a taxi that will cost around R65 (£2.75) – R80 (£3.40). Uber and similar services are also available.

East London gives you easy access to South Africa's fabled Transkei Wild Coast region. This includes attractions like beautiful Coffee Bay. Notable inland towns include Cradock, Queenstown and Butterworth. You can also visit Aliwal North, with its popular thermal springs, or head south along the coast to Port Alfred resort town.

If you're only passing through, you'll find well-appointed guest houses within a short radius of the airport. We can recommend The Zion Hill Guest House (about 2.3 km away), or the scenic Cove View B&B (around 3.8 km). The nearest actual hotel is Road Lodge East London, roughly 7 km away.

King Phalo Airport (ELS) is one of two main airports serving the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It's located in the north-east of the province. If you want to visit the western region and explore the spectacular coastal Garden Route tourist Mecca, rather book your flight to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha).