Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to East London?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to East London is currently January ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to East London?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to East London, you should look to book at least 89 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.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to East London?

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East London (ELS), located 8,3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to East London. Booking flights from Johannesburg to East London should be relatively easy as there are 14 daily flights from 4 different airlines.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to East London?

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At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to East London is currently January; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 4

Can I find cheaper flights to East London if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to East London on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 5

What is the best airline to fly to East London?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to East London.

Question 6

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in East London?

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East London is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in East London. One-way flights to East London typically cost R552, while return flights cost around R1 000.

Question 7

How much is a return flight to East London?

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A return flight to East London will typically cost around R110, however they can be found for as little as R54.

Question 8

Where does the fastest flight to East London depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to East London, Durban King Shaka Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 15 minutes).

Question 9

Does East London have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at East London can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 10

Are there hotels close to East London?

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Yes. East London has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ground X Hotel is the closest property to East London (1,6 km away from East London).

Question 11

When is the cheapest time to fly to East London?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to East London should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 12

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

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to East London are FlySafair, Airlink and Cemair.

Question 13

How long is the flight to East London?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to East London takes 3 hours 22 minutes. Flights to East London from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 14

Weekly flight availability to East London

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The most flights from Johannesburg to East London are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Question 15

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to East London?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to East London are Airlink, Cemair and FlySafair.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in East London ranges from 30.0 - 90.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit East London when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to East London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to East London?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to East London today with Cheapflights!

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to East London?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights to East London for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights to East London with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights to East London with no change fees.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to East London become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on East London flights so you can book your flight when prices are ideal. Enable price alerts by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Return from	R1 420
One-way from	R719
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	R1 882

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