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Cheap flights from Durban to East London from R959

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — ELS
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to East London are usually found in October or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Durban to East London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) to East London (ELS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R2 065

One-way from

R959

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R2 102

Good round-trip deal

R1 942 or less

Good one-way deal

R947 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 27/4-28/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Durban to East London
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 13/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • Durban to East London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R6 892 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R2 510 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Durban King Shaka Intl to East London.
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Cheapest flights from Durban to East London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to East London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 27/410:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Mon 28/412:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 20/2R2 065
Mon 24/210:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/313:40ELS - DUR
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R3 171
Mon 5/57:00DUR - ELS
1 stop5h 00mAirlink
Mon 12/512:35ELS - DUR
1 stop7h 15mAirlink
Deal found 20/2R3 963

Find flights from Durban to East London within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Durban to East London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Durban

Fly to

East London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 27/4

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

East London

Mon 28/4

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 065

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 24/2

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

East London

Tue 25/3

13:40-18:55

1 stop5h 15m

R3 171

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/5

7:00-12:00

1 stop5h 00m

East London

Mon 12/5

12:35-19:50

1 stop7h 15m

R3 963

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 6/3

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R977

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 6/3

6:30-12:00

1 stop5h 30m

R1 973

DurbanEast London

DUR - ELS

DURELS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 27/2

19:30-12:00

2 stops16h 30m

R5 033

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from Durban to East London

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Travel insights for flights from Durban to East London

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to East London?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to East London. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durban to East London, you should look to book at least 49 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to East London?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to East London (average of R91). Flying from Durban to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of R136). 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 DUR to ELS?

Find hourly flight availability from Durban to East London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Durban to East London is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.

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 inches 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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Durban to East London, see what other customers have to say about Airlink and FlySafair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,4

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

Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,4

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

FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,4

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 Durban to East London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports serve Durban to East London, South Africa flights?

    Flights going to East London from Durban will typically take off out of King Shaka International Airport, which is located about 35 kilometres from the city centre of Durban. This airport is a focus city for Comair, Kulula, and Airlink airlines. It serves a large number of passengers in South Africa as well as several other locations. The airport also offers cargo flights and originally replaced Durban International Airport. Passengers will disembark the flight at East London Airport, which welcomes about 800,000 passengers each year. The airport has two runways and offers flights into Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Durban to East London?

    There are a limited number of direct, nonstop flights going to East London from Durban. The direct flights last 1h 15m on average, although this can vary to some degree. These flights are offered by Hahn Air Systems as well as Safair. In addition to limited direct flights, there are also several stopover options available for passengers going to East London. These flights are provided by South African Airways, Kulula, and Safair. While there are few direct flights, they tend to be the least expensive flights and make it to East London in the least amount of time.

  • What are the stopover options between Durban to East London?

    Passengers leaving Durban for East London may stop mid-flight in O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town. In some cases, passengers will need to change airports when reaching the stopover location. Flights with two stops throughout the journey may stop at George Airport and Cape Town Airport, O.R. Tambo Airport and Cape Town Airport, or Port Elizabeth Airport and O.R. Tambo Airport. The quickest stopover flights last 3h 30m and have a single stop, while flights with additional stops take a few hours longer to reach East London.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Durban to East London?

    Travellers going to East London from Durban will not need a passport or a visa to do so. The only requirement is having a valid form of identification.

  • How popular is this Durban to East London flight route?

    Flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to East London have been viewed 1 822 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to East London round-trip?

    Currently priced at R2 065, FlySafair will fly you from Durban to East London and back. In addition to FlySafair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Airlink for as low as R3 963. FlySafair is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durban to East London one-way?

    R959 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FlySafair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Airlink and Cemair, with prices starting from R1 973 and R4 646, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durban to East London?

    While on average a flight from Durban to East London is generally R1 522, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R918. When looking at the most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - East London), you can expect to pay R1 917 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to East London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to East London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to East London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to East London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to East London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to East London 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 Durban to East London?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to East London (average of R91). Flying from Durban to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of R136). 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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Fly from Durban to East London on these airlines

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FlySafair flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to East London
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Top 3 airlines flying from Durban to East London

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Durban to East London. 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR1 751AverageR2 410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR3 763AverageR4 140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR3 821AverageR4 829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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