Which airlines fly to East London?

FlySafair, Airlink, Cemair and Hahn Air Systems are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to East London on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to East London with these airlines and other airlines flying from South Africa.

Airlink Flights to East London

Airlink is a popular choice for users travelling to East London. It operates 13 flights every week to East London, most often flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Airlink ticket prices will depend on when and where you need to fly from - deals as low as R1 345 (from Bloemfontein Intl) have been found by momondo users. In 76 reviews, momondo users have rated Airlink at an average score of 8,6/10.

FlySafair Flights to East London

R1 419 is the best return FlySafair deal to East London found on momondo in the last few days. The deal departed from Bloemfontein Intl. FlySafair has 22 flights to East London most weeks, with prices varying by availability. 116 momondo users have reviewed FlySafair, scoring the airline a 8,3/10 on average.

How long does it take to fly to East London?

Flight times from South Africa to East London vary, but if you’re flying out of Johannesburg OR Tambo and flying into East London (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 1h 25m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to East London is flying from Cape Town Intl to East London, which will take roughly 1h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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11:30 - 13:05JNB-ELS

1h 35mdirect

18:05 - 19:35ELS-JNB

1h 30mdirect

R1 581FlySafair

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Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20

15:55 - 17:30JNB-ELS

1h 35mdirect

16:00 - 17:30ELS-JNB

1h 30mdirect

R1 703FlySafair

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Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 13

6:45 - 8:25HLA-ELS

1h 40mdirect

9:00 - 10:35ELS-HLA

1h 35mdirect

R1 737FlySafair

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Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14

18:05 - 19:30JNB-ELS

1h 25mdirect

7:25 - 8:45ELS-JNB

1h 20mdirect

R1 807Airlink

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Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3

18:05 - 19:30JNB-ELS

1h 25mdirect

7:25 - 8:45ELS-JNB

1h 20mdirect

R1 842Airlink

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Fri, Dec 5 - Sat, Jan 10

7:20 - 8:55JNB-ELS

1h 35mdirect

7:25 - 8:45ELS-JNB

1h 20mdirect

R2 015Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30

18:05 - 19:30JNB-ELS

1h 25mdirect

17:10 - 18:40ELS-JNB

1h 30mdirect

R2 154Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Dec 14 - Sun, Dec 21

8:00 - 9:35CPT-ELS

1h 35mdirect

15:30 - 17:10ELS-CPT

1h 40mdirect

R5 663Hahn Air Systems

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Sat, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 2

7:00 - 19:30CPT-ELS

12h 30m1 stop

7:00 - 18:15ELS-CPT

11h 15m1 stop

R6 862Cemair

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Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7

7:00 - 19:30CPT-ELS

12h 30m1 stop

7:00 - 18:15ELS-CPT

11h 15m1 stop

R6 880Cemair

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JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

11:30-13:05

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Mon 20/10

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 581

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Mon 13/10

16:00-17:30

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 703

JohannesburgEast London

HLA - ELS

HLAELS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 10/11

6:45-8:25

Nonstop1h 40m

East London

Fri 14/11

9:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 737

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

East London

Mon 3/11

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

R1 807

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

East London

Sat 10/1

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

R1 842

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Tue 30/9

7:25-8:45

Nonstop1h 20m

R2 015

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

East London

Sun 21/12

17:10-18:40

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 154

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

8:00-9:35

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sun 2/11

15:30-17:10

Nonstop1h 40m

R5 663

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

7:00-19:30

1 stop12h 30m

East London

Tue 7/10

7:00-18:15

1 stop11h 15m

R6 862

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

7:00-19:30

1 stop12h 30m

East London

Tue 7/10

7:00-18:15

1 stop11h 15m

R6 880

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What is the cheapest month to fly to East London?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to East London. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R1 755. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to East London from South Africa during January instead. Flights to East London in January, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around R1 789.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to East London?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to East London. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R1 827. The most expensive day to fly to East London is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around R2 221.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to East London?

Flying to East London from South Africa in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R2 003 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R6 455.

How far in advance should I book a flight to East London?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to East London from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to East London for around R2 036 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to East London from South Africa for as low as R1 807 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to East London

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO EAST LONDON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	May	14% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London costs on average just R1 755 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO EAST LONDON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	32% more expensive	It costs about R2 693 for flights to East London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO EAST LONDON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	278% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to East London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap East London flight deals and tips

Summary info about East London flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R782
Best Round-Trip Price	R1 581
Fastest flight time	1h 25m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to East London from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R782 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London).

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The best round-trip flight price to East London from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R1 581 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London).

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The fastest flight to East London from South Africa takes 1h 25m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London).

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December has the highest demand for flights to East London, with a 8% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to East London

How far in advance should I book a flight to East London?

The ideal time to book your flight to East London is 73 days in advance, when prices tend to average R2 036.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to East London Airport?

Prices for flights to East London Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to East London Airport?

As of September 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights to East London Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to East London Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to East London Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to East London Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to East London Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at East London Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to East London?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to East London.

Can I find flights to East London with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to East London with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights to East London?

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