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£42+ Cheap flights from 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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ELS — JNB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

What to know about flights from East London

Discover essential information about flights departing from East London, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the East London airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

£28

Cheapest airline

FlySafair

Most popular destination

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Good round-trip deal

£76 or less

Good one-way deal

£28 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from East London is currently to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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On average, FlySafair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from East London (avg. price of £79).
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Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) is currently the most popular flight destination from East London (average return price of £32).
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Cheapest flights from East London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from East London. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 14/512:35ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Mon 19/510:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mAirlink
Deal found 20/2£85
Fri 7/308:00ELS - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mCemair
Tue 11/317:30JNB - ELS
Nonstop1h 30mCemair
Deal found 20/2£86

Find flights from East London within your budget

Find flights departing from East London that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 21 February 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 14/5

12:35-14:00

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

£85

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 7/3

08:00-09:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

17:30-19:00

Nonstop1h 30m

£86

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 6/5

07:15-08:40

Nonstop1h 25m

£42

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 28/3

08:15-16:30

1 stop8h 15m

£235

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from East London

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Travel insights for flights from East London

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

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

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

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from East London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London (average of £42). Flying from East London in October will prove the most costly (average of £63). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from East London?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from East London: FlySafair, Airlink. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

FlySafair

FlySafair

From £79

Airlink

Airlink

From £88

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From £855

What are popular destinations to fly to from East London?

If you’re flying from East London, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines Johannesburg (117 flights per day), Cape Town (12 flights per day) and Durban (5 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

From £35

Cape Town Intl

Cape Town Intl

From £47

What is the cheapest place to fly to from East London?

The cheapest city to fly to from East London is Johannesburg OR Tambo, with prices starting at £28. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

From £35

Cape Town Intl

Cape Town Intl

From £47

Airline reviews for flights from East London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from East London. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches.
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.9

Overall

8.5

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
8.5
Very Good
67 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.9

Overall

8.5

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

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from East London. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from East London?

    This month, the top selected destinations from East London are Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Cape Town, Durban. Throughout the year, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Cape Town, Durban are some of the top choices made by users flying from East London.

  • What is the cheapest flight from East London to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of East London for as low as £28 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £74 to fly from East London.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from East London to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that FlySafair, Airlink, and Lufthansa have the cheapest prices from East London. FlySafair flights from East London to Cape Town Intl (£63), Airlink flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo (£70), and Lufthansa flights from East London to Manchester (£677).

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from East London?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from East London, consider Johannesburg. Prices start at £6,209 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from East London?

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

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from East London?

    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 from East London today with Cheapflights!

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

    Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from East London for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

  • Can Cheapflights find flights from East London with no change fees?

    Certainly. Search results for flights from East London shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from East London for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

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

Certainly. Search results for flights from East London shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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

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