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Cheap flights to East London from £743

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. 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.
CMH — ELS
13 May — 20 May1
1 adult
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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 881,145 searches and data was last updated on 8 May 2024.

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October

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May

Average price

£727

Return from

£1,148
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Cheap flights to East London in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to East London in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 881,145 searches and data was last updated on 8 May 2024.
Fri 7/609:00LHR - ELS
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/609:30ELS - LHR
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£786
Fri 7/621:20LHR - ELS
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/609:30ELS - LHR
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£814
Thu 9/515:05LHR - ELS
2 stops39h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 13/518:15ELS - LHR
2 stops37h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5£1,086
Wed 5/607:50LCY - ELS
2 stops27h 10mLufthansa
Sun 9/612:35ELS - LCY
2 stops19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 7/5£1,148
Wed 5/609:15LCY - ELS
2 stops25h 45mLufthansa
Sun 9/612:35ELS - LCY
2 stops19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5£1,150
Thu 9/516:00LHR - ELS
2 stops43h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 13/508:20ELS - LHR
2 stops37h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£1,195
Fri 7/619:05LHR - ELS
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/618:15ELS - LHR
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£1,630
Fri 7/606:30LHR - ELS
3 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/612:35ELS - LHR
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£3,707

East London 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for East London in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 881,145 searches and data were last updated on 8 May 2024.
Tue 5/1120:15LHR - ELS
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/1117:00ELS - LHR
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£743
Fri 8/1120:15LHR - ELS
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/1118:45ELS - LHR
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£779
Fri 7/609:00LHR - ELS
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/609:30ELS - LHR
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£786
Tue 5/1115:00LHR - ELS
3 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/1114:25ELS - LHR
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£802
Fri 7/621:20LHR - ELS
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/609:30ELS - LHR
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£814
Fri 8/1122:30LHR - ELS
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/1118:45ELS - LHR
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£924
Tue 5/1121:10LHR - ELS
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/1112:35ELS - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£972
Fri 8/1120:15LHR - ELS
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/1114:25ELS - LHR
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£991
Tue 5/1120:15LHR - ELS
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/1112:35ELS - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£1,023

When is the cheapest time to fly to East London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to East London. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to East London should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 8 May 2024.
Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,691 reviews
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Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

6.9

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Lufthansa should take responsibility for what happens to their passengers. Lufthansa knew we had a son who holds a Thailand passport, failed to notify us that my son cannot travel with 2 stops in Europe. Lufthansa let us book the trip knowing the trip could not be completed. They stopped us on our return home flight and said my son cannot fly. On the day we're suppose to fly. I had to buy a ticket on the spot to get my son home via another flight to another destination by himself landing in Miami. Which then we had to get him from Miami to Tampa. $2500 for my son's trip instead of $1300. This could have all been avoided, if Lufthansa would have seen this problem when we initially booked this flight.

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,691 reviews
Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,691 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

6.9

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Lufthansa should take responsibility for what happens to their passengers. Lufthansa knew we had a son who holds a Thailand passport, failed to notify us that my son cannot travel with 2 stops in Europe. Lufthansa let us book the trip knowing the trip could not be completed. They stopped us on our return home flight and said my son cannot fly. On the day we're suppose to fly. I had to buy a ticket on the spot to get my son home via another flight to another destination by himself landing in Miami. Which then we had to get him from Miami to Tampa. $2500 for my son's trip instead of $1300. This could have all been avoided, if Lufthansa would have seen this problem when we initially booked this flight.

East London, with its nostalgic charm and laidback ambience, is a beautiful coastal city. Its broad expanses of white sandy beach are legendary, attracting sun-seekers, swimmers, surfers and other water sports enthusiasts. Away from the beach, East London has a wealth of attractions, from its impressive colonial architecture to the superb Queen’s Park Botanical Gardens and Zoo. East London Museum has some fascinating natural history exhibits, including the coelacanth type specimen and a real dodo egg. It’s possible to take tours from the city to visit the amaXhosa, where visitors can try out local food and watch traditional dance.

Getting around East London

There is no organised public transport system in East London, so car hire is the most practical and convenient choice for visitors wanting to explore. Car hire firms have offices at the airport and in town. Otherwise, taxis are not too expensive and can be pre-booked.

Visitors should take the usual safety precautions when out and about, especially at night, and seek local advice where necessary. Always follow local guidance concerning currents and tides when it comes to beach safety. 

  • When is the best time to fly to East London?

    East London is a great place to visit at any time of year although the very humid climate means it is never completely dry. Humidity levels reach over 80% between November and March. The least humid time to visit when the rainfalls are at their lower levels is in June and July which are also the coolest months.

  • What does ELS mean?

    East London Airport is ELS. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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

    Booking a flight to East London (ELS) is your only option if you intend on flying to East London. It is only a 5.1 mi journey from East London to East London’s city center.

  • 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, Qatar Airways 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 Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in East London. One-way flights to East London Airport typically cost £30, while return flights cost around £60.

  • How much is a return flight to East London?

    A return flight to East London will typically cost around £87, however they can be found for as little as £76.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to East London, London offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does East London Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to East London Airport?

    Yes. East London Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ground X Hotel is the closest property to East London Airport (1.0 mi away from East London Airport).

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