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Cheap flights from East London to South Africa from R715

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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELS — JNB
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from East London to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from East London (ELS) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R1 392

One-way from

R715
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 6/2-7/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • East London to South Africa
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 23/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • East London to South Africa
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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 6/212:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Fri 7/210:10DUR - ELS
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R1 392
Tue 18/218:05ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 30mFlySafair
Wed 19/27:20JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 17/1R1 636
Sun 2/38:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Sun 9/36:40CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R1 730
Wed 9/47:15ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Mon 14/418:05JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 16/1R1 918
Mon 27/17:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mCemair
Tue 28/117:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mCemair
Deal found 16/1R2 558
Fri 17/112:00ELS - HLA
1 stop7h 15mFlySafair
Sun 19/15:55HLA - ELS
1 stop9h 00mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R2 577
Thu 6/212:00ELS - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/26:30DUR - ELS
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R2 990
Thu 6/212:35ELS - DUR
1 stop6h 20mAirlink
Fri 7/26:30DUR - ELS
1 stop5h 30mAirlink
Deal found 16/1R4 401
Fri 28/312:00ELS - JNB
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/47:20JNB - ELS
1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R4 758
Sun 2/38:50ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/317:25CPT - ELS
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R5 229
Fri 17/18:15ELS - HLA
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/119:50HLA - ELS
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R5 247
Fri 14/37:15ELS - CPT
1 stop25h 15mAirlink
Tue 25/39:20CPT - ELS
1 stop10h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/1R5 530

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 17 January 2025.

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East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Thu 6/2

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/2

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R1 392

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 31/1

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

13:50-15:25

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 636

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Sun 2/3

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 730

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 9/4

7:15-8:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 918

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Mon 27/1

7:00-8:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/1

17:30-19:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 558

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Thu 6/2

12:00-13:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/2

6:30-12:00

1 stop5h 30m

R2 990

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - HLA

ELSHLA

East London

Fri 31/1

12:00-20:55

1 stop8h 55m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 2/2

5:55-14:55

1 stop9h 00m

R3 329

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 1/4

7:15-8:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

20:15-8:15

1 stop12h 00m

R3 517

East LondonDurban

ELS - DUR

ELSDUR

East London

Thu 6/2

12:35-18:55

1 stop6h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/2

6:30-12:00

1 stop5h 30m

R4 401

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Fri 14/3

12:35-17:20

1 stop4h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R4 401

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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 17 January 2025.

When flying from East London to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from ELS to ZA0 are scheduled on a Thursday (18 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 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from East London to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about FlySafair and Airlink. 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

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 1

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

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 1

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

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 1

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 cheapest airlines to fly from East London to South Africa one-way?

    R715 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 R978 and R2 690, respectively.

  • 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 - Johannesburg Lanseria, 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 KLM (84%), FlySafair (81%) and Air France (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from East London to South Africa?

    The cheapest flight price from East London to South Africa is R903. On average you can expect to pay R37 466. The most popular route, (East London - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for R997.

  • 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR1 052AverageR4 754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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CemairCheapestR1 395AverageR2 855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR1 409AverageR3 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR2 030AverageR4 391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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