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R955+ Cheap flights to East London

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ELS
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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Locate flights to East London that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/1

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Fri 10/1

7:15-8:40

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 874

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/12

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Mon 9/12

16:00-17:30

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 126

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/12

17:30-19:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Tue 3/12

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 288

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/12

17:30-19:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Mon 9/12

10:00-11:20

Nonstop1h 20m

R2 955

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 21/4

5:55-14:35

1 stop8h 40m

East London

Mon 28/4

15:10-8:25

1 stop17h 15m

R3 910

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 20/12

16:45-8:15

1 stop15h 30m

East London

Sat 21/12

15:10-22:05

1 stop6h 55m

R9 532

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/11

8:00-14:35

1 stop6h 35m

East London

Sun 1/12

8:50-15:20

1 stop6h 30m

R28 396

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/12

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R955

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/11

14:50-16:25

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 045

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 26/11

17:50-11:25

1 stop17h 35m

R1 874

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Flights to East London in 2024

Find the latest flights to East London in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Return from

R1 874

One-way from

R955

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R1 874
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 3/1-10/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to East London
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 1/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to East London
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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to East London. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Tue 26/1114:50JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Sat 30/1118:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Deal found 19/11R2 036
Mon 2/1217:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1218:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R2 288
Sun 1/1210:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Mon 2/127:15ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 19/11R2 577
Tue 3/1217:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mCemair
Mon 9/1210:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mCemair
Deal found 19/11R2 955
Tue 3/1217:50HLA - ELS
1 stop17h 35mFlySafair
Mon 9/1212:00ELS - HLA
1 stop21h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 20/11R4 396
Fri 20/1216:45HLA - ELS
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/1215:10ELS - HLA
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R9 532
Sat 30/118:00JNB - ELS
1 stop6h 35mHahn Air Systems
Sun 1/128:50ELS - JNB
1 stop6h 30mHahn Air Systems
Deal found 19/11R28 396

Best time to book a flight to East London

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Travel insights for flights to East London

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to East London including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to East London. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

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.

How long is the flight to East London?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to East London takes 4 hours 32 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to East London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to East London. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

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.

Weekly flight availability to East London

The most flights from Johannesburg to East London are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to East London?

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

Rainfall in East London by month

Plan your trip to East London by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in East London by month

Plan your trip to East London by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing East London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to East London. 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 East London. Reviews last updated 20 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing East London, such as Airlink, FlySafair and Cemair. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,2

Reviews

1 / 6

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,2

Reviews

1 / 6

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

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

    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 11 daily flights from 4 different airlines.

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

    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.

  • What is the best airline to fly to East London?

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

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

    East London is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in East London. One-way flights to East London typically cost R813, while return flights cost around R1 492.

  • How much is a return flight to East London?

    A return flight to East London will typically cost around R125, however they can be found for as little as R83.

  • Where does the fastest flight to East London depart from?

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

  • Does East London have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to East London?

    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).

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