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Where can I fly from East London?Prices from ELS, departing Mon 9/7 and returning Mon 9/14

Book Cheap International Flights from East London

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from East London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent international return flight deals from East London to anywhere

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
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18:05 - 8:40ELS  East London-HRE Harare
14h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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7:25 - 17:30HRE  Harare-ELS East London
10h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R6 314Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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18:05 - 9:00ELS  East London-HRE Harare
14h 55m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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19:00 - 16:35HRE  Harare-ELS East London
21h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R6 444FlySafair
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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18:05 - 9:00ELS  East London-HRE Harare
14h 55m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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17:10 - 8:15HRE  Harare-ELS East London
15h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Cape Town Intl
R8 554Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27
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9:45 - 15:45ELS  East London-DXB Dubai Intl
28h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole
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4:25 - 8:55DXB  Dubai Intl-ELS East London
30h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 083Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27
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9:45 - 8:20ELS  East London-DXB Dubai Intl
20h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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23:20 - 15:25DXB  Dubai Intl-ELS East London
18h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 959Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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7:30 - 23:25ELS  East London-DXB Dubai Intl
37h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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6:45 - 12:00DXB  Dubai Intl-ELS East London
31h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 430Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
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12:35 - 16:35ELS  East London-LCY London City
30h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
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18:55 - 12:00LCY  London City-ELS East London
39h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 479KLM
Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30
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12:35 - 16:35ELS  East London-LCY London City
30h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
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17:05 - 12:00LCY  London City-ELS East London
40h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 063KLM
Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 24
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12:35 - 2:05ELS  East London-IST Istanbul
36h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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3:45 - 12:00IST  Istanbul-ELS East London
33h 15m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 193Lufthansa
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
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15:10 - 19:25ELS  East London-IST Istanbul
27h 15m2 stops Cape Town Intl London Gatwick
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9:20 - 18:00IST  Istanbul-ELS East London
33h 40m3 stops Cairo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 232Multiple Airlines

Book Cheap Domestic Flights from East London

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from East London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent domestic return flight deals from East London

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
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14:15 - 15:50ELS  East London-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35mdirect
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16:25 - 18:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ELS East London
1h 35mdirect
R1 834FlySafair
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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9:30 - 10:55ELS  East London-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 25mdirect
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11:30 - 13:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ELS East London
1h 35mdirect
R1 883FlySafair
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
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9:30 - 10:55ELS  East London-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 25mdirect
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13:50 - 15:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ELS East London
1h 35mdirect
R1 932FlySafair
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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12:40 - 14:20ELS  East London-CPT Cape Town Intl
1h 40mdirect
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13:00 - 14:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-ELS East London
1h 35mdirect
R2 078FlySafair
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
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12:40 - 14:20ELS  East London-CPT Cape Town Intl
1h 40mdirect
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6:40 - 8:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-ELS East London
1h 35mdirect
R2 126FlySafair
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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15:10 - 16:50ELS  East London-CPT Cape Town Intl
1h 40mdirect
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13:00 - 14:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-ELS East London
1h 35mdirect
R2 191FlySafair
Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 6
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12:00 - 13:15ELS  East London-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
1h 15mdirect
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10:10 - 11:25DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-ELS East London
1h 15mdirect
R2 240FlySafair
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11
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12:00 - 13:15ELS  East London-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
1h 15mdirect
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10:10 - 11:25DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-ELS East London
1h 15mdirect
R2 370FlySafair
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
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12:00 - 13:15ELS  East London-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
1h 15mdirect
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10:10 - 11:25DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-ELS East London
1h 15mdirect
R2 386FlySafair
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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12:00 - 16:00ELS  East London-HLA Johannesburg Lanseria
4h 00m1 stop Durban King Shaka Intl
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6:30 - 11:25HLA  Johannesburg Lanseria-ELS East London
4h 55m1 stop Durban King Shaka Intl
R4 155FlySafair
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from East London

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from East London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which are the most popular places to fly to from East London?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from East London.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from East London is Johannesburg (71% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Cape Town Intl (15%) and Durban King Shaka Intl (14%).

Which cities can I fly to direct from East London?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from East London. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Cape Town at R1 092, while the most expensive was Durban, at R1 281.

What is the longest direct flight from East London?

The longest direct flight you can take from East London is to Cape Town, with a duration of 1h 40m. The next longest is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 1h 30m, followed by a flight to Durban at 1h 15m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from East London?

The cheapest destination for a flight from East London found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Johannesburg, costing R828. The next cheapest destinations were Cape Town at R830 and Durban at R925.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

R893
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs for booking flights out of East London

  • What is East London also known as?

    East London Airport’s airport code is ELS. It can also be referred to as East London.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from East London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from East London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from East London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from East London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from East London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to your destination with an airline and back to East London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from East London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from East London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of East London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from East London to the following destinations at these prices or less: Cape Town R1 128 one-way - R2 246 round-trip; Durban R1 171 one-way - R2 154 round-trip; Johannesburg R933 one-way - R1 826 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from East London to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from East London to Worldwide? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,4
AirlinkOverall score based on 92 reviews
8,8Crew
6,3Entertainment
8,1Boarding
8,0Food
8,2Comfort
Airline reviews

Flight cancelled by Seuss air and all onward flights missed

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2026
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Flight cancelled by Seuss air and all onward flights missed

This is a quick flight from JoBerg to Livingstone. The small meal was very good, surprisingly, not a sandwich but a nice little chicken salad. Easy breezy flight if you travel long distance a lot. There is no entertainment and none needed for this short flight

Loved the in flight meal! Surprisingly good.! Staff on board were all friendly and professional! Book as far ahead as possible! Get your seat selection locked in ASAP

Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

This was an excellent flight with great crew and a full complement service including a sandwich, a drink from the bar, tea, coffee or water with the meal and then a further bar service.

I can't understand how the priority boarding queue has so many people standing in it. I was travelling business class and arrived 40 minutes before boarding time and there we about 25 people in the queue ahead of me?

Delayed boarding... we were kept standing in the bus for too long... the bus was packed and smelling people!!! As if it's not enough,when we finally came off the bus, we had to wait again standing in the sun waiting to board..

+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

A snack was advertised on my booking but when they came around I was told that is wrong. I wanted juice so I had to pay for it. I flew business class and was unable to book a business class seat on the website. Lucky there was still one available when I checked in at the airport.

I love FlySafair! PUNCTUALITY is what they do best, and thier schedule is so flexible, how they've structured Departure slots, one can decide to leave any time of the day. I am a coffee lover, I was astonished with their partnership with Boottleggers to allow us have specialty coffee on board, so wonderful.

Seats are very narrow. Boarding was delayed. The R85 voucher is insufficient for a wine and mixed nuts. Needs to be increased for "business class".

Our flight was canceled. The airline was apparently on strike.

Don’t waist money on priority. Changed the gates. Then let everyone through while priority row was twice as long. Got sooner to my seat jumping to the end of the line

Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Having the computer outage compounded by delayed takeoff while waiting for aircrew (who were also delayed) resulted in me missing my int’l flight

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

same as previous comments. i hate being on a plane that long. no problems w/anything else.

The flight was delayed by 1.5 hours and most of the flights bags were not on the flight. Have also had no communication from QANTAS

The international flight from Sydney to Dallas had great food. I have travelled a lot over the years and this has been the most memorable in my experience so far.

The catering forgot our baby meal for my 1 year old

New month and no new movies. Qantas has lost the plot

My recent Air France flight from Paris to Toronto was a genuinely pleasant long‑haul experience, marked by strong service and thoughtful touches throughout the journey. The boarding process was orderly and efficient, with only a short wait before passengers were invited to step onboard. Everything moved with calm coordination, setting a positive tone right from the start. Once in the air, the inflight crew truly shined. They were warm, friendly, and consistently attentive without ever feeling intrusive. Their professionalism and upbeat energy made the cabin feel welcoming and well cared for. The meals and overall service were very good—well‑timed, nicely presented, and satisfying. Air France’s reputation for quality inflight dining held up, and the crew ensured that drinks, snacks, and small requests were handled promptly. I traveled in a business‑class pod, which offered excellent privacy and comfort. The seat itself was spacious and well‑designed, ideal for both resting and working. The only minor drawback was that the pod felt a bit warm when fully closed, but it wasn’t enough to detract from the overall comfort. Overall, this Air France flight delivered a smooth, friendly, and enjoyable experience from gate to landing. The combination of efficient boarding, exceptional crew service, quality meals, and a comfortable seat made the long journey feel easy and well supported.

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

Georgian Airways check in staff initially denied us, because they thought passengers required transit visas to transfer on connecting flights. This required 70 minutes for them to call multiple people to confirm how transfers worked. They did not apologize once accepting our check in. Onboard, the four hour flight gave stale bread with spam slices as lunch. The only included drinks were still or sparkling water.

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

Not great , just ok . I expected better food but it did not deliver . Flight staff was ok . The guy at the drop off bag counter was the only saving grace in this whole trip . He was pleasant, friendly and very helpful . You couldn’t ask for a better assistance from him .

Forty five minutes late for departure. Staff were pleasant. Food was adequate but not outstanding. Entertainment system was very good, as it usually is on Air France.

My only issue was my meal was inedible except for the sides.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Boarding was smooth and on time. The seat was comfortable and the entertainment worked. Staff were gracious.

I have used Air France and KLM many times it will help if they change their menu's feel like it's been the same for years!!!, Especially the breakfast. Overall the flight was good and enjoyable.

My wife’s checked luggage was missing her glasses,and some jewelry. The suitcase was inspected before boarding by your staff of thieves. So sad that your country suffers from so much domestic thievery. My wife is South African.

Your flight from CPT to JNB was delayed 3 times !!! Operational issues tells the customer, me , nothing!!! Issues really were bad weather; and mechanical failures due to poor sub- standard preventive maintenance. Blame the weather all you want, but a delay of 5 hours should be unacceptable to your management. The Cemair staff in JNB dropped the ball !!!!!! And the answer here in South Africa is a lack of CARING . Understand????

My original flight was cancelled and I was rebooked on a flight that departed 7 hours later. I was advised by Emirates (with whom my full itinerary was booked) that I was not able to cancel and change airlines. Needless to say, not happy.

Female pilot and co-pilot handle themselves very well. Professional.

They canceled my flight didn't inform me , while I was had already checked in , this was worst experience ever

Plettenberg Bay is a unique airport, so boarding with always have certain quirks. Cemair has zero regard for passengers, and their commitment to adhering to departure times. In two flights we had 3 flight changes, and a 1.5h delay. If you have any kind preceding or follow on plans, do not fly Cemair.

For now everything is good we want access to book direct to camair

send ourt booking confirmation numbers as soon as payment is done to simplify checkin

No A/C on the plane - and it was hot. Unmarked aircraft - looked sketchy.

Flight delayed with no explanation was only made aware lats min when already arrived at the air port

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