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Cheap flights from East London to South Africa from R683

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELS — JNB
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult

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 28 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R1 513

One-way from

R683

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R1 716

Good round-trip deal

R1 603 or less

Good one-way deal

R722 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 8/4-15/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • East London to South Africa
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 5/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • East London to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R5 006 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R768 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 28 February 2025.

Tue 8/413:40ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Tue 15/47:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 26/2R1 513
Thu 6/38:15ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair
Fri 7/36:05CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/2R1 937
Wed 14/57:15ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Mon 19/518:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 27/2R1 974
Sun 13/412:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Sun 20/410:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 27/2R2 066
Wed 19/37:15ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/316:35JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R2 269
Sat 27/912:35ELS - DUR
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/910:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R3 431
Fri 14/38:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mCemair
Tue 18/317:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mCemair
Deal found 27/2R3 671
Sat 29/37:15ELS - CPT
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/46:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R4 095
Tue 8/415:10ELS - HLA
1 stop20h 10mFlySafair
Tue 15/419:50HLA - ELS
1 stop15h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/2R4 316
Sat 27/912:35ELS - DUR
1 stop21h 45mAirlink
Mon 29/97:00DUR - ELS
1 stop12h 35mAirlink
Deal found 27/2R4 630
Mon 23/67:15ELS - CPT
1 stop5h 25mAirlink
Fri 27/66:05CPT - ELS
1 stop5h 55mAirlink
Deal found 27/2R5 054
Fri 28/28:00ELS - DUR
2 stops11h 00mCemair
Sun 2/316:45DUR - ELS
1 stop26h 15mCemair
Deal found 26/2R10 072

Find flights from East London to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from East London to South Africa 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 28 February 2025.

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East London

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 8/4

13:40-15:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 513

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 14/5

7:15-8:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 974

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 9/4

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/4

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 029

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Sun 13/4

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 20/4

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 066

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 19/3

7:15-8:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

16:35-18:10

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 269

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 14/3

8:00-9:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

17:30-19:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R3 671

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Sat 29/3

7:15-9:45

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/4

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R4 095

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Tue 8/4

15:10-11:20

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 15/4

19:50-11:25

1 stop15h 35m

R4 316

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Mon 23/6

7:15-12:40

1 stop5h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/6

6:05-12:00

1 stop5h 55m

R5 054

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Sun 13/4

12:35-19:50

1 stop7h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 20/4

9:40-19:35

2 stops9h 55m

R8 061

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Best time to book a flight from East London to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from East London to South Africa

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

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 R89). Flying from East London to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 28 February 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 4% versus a flight at midday.

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 28 February 2025.

The most flights from ELS to ZA0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 28 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from East London to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Airlink and FlySafair. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

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
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

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
112 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

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.

  • What are the most popular routes from East London to South Africa?

    When deciding which route to take from East London to South Africa, consider East London - Johannesburg OR Tambo, East London - Cape Town Intl or East London - Durban King Shaka Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • 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 R560. On average you can expect to pay R36 323. The most popular route, (East London - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for R1 550.

  • 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 R89). Flying from East London to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 28 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR1 037AverageR4 723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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CemairCheapestR1 319AverageR2 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR1 416AverageR3 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR2 624AverageR4 441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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