R1 232 Find Cheap Flights from East London to Durban – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating East London to Durban flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only FlySafair operates flights between East London and Durban.

Flights from East London to Durban usually depart from East London (ELS) and arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hahn Air Systems: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from East London to Durban.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at R2 334 return and stopover options via Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) at R2 273.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R91–R1 600 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hahn Air Systems and FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-stop flights from East London to Durban most commonly connect through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 94% of one-stop connections
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) – 3% of one-stop connections

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the East London to Durban route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R2 193 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R3 393, a difference of R1 200. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the East London to Durban route, 2% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on East London to Durban flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Durban are uShaka Marine World, Point Waterfront, and Golden Mile. These are among the most viewed places in Durban on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from East London to Durban:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 13:15
• Latest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 13:15.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of R2 485. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from East London to Durban takes 1h 15m, covering 793 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R2 433 to R17 375. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from East London to Durban are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 640, which is 39% above the typical average for this route.

FlySafair is the only airline operating East London to Durban flights. 98% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 18m, compared to 10h 14m via Cape Town Intl (CPT) and 13h 17m via Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA).

Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R55 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Budget
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo

Return flights from East London to Durban range from R1 964 to R3 130, with an average of R2 485 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 964 counts as a good deal.