Which airports can I use when flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at East London (ELS).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

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

Which airports do connecting flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London pass through?

Most connecting flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R17 503 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R29 204, a difference of R11 702. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London takes 00m, covering 15 752 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to East London changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R15 192 to R118 114. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to East London looking right now?

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to East London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 367, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between London Heathrow Airport and East London?

East London is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at East London Airport (ELS)?

East London Airport (ELS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R398 for economy cars. Top options include: • GREEN MOTION • Sixt • Avis • Budget • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a London Heathrow Airport to East London flight?

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London range from R16 311 to R25 353, with an average of R20 693 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 311 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London typically range from R16 311 to R25 353. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 192 on Lufthansa.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London. It's 16% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 41% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London at R14 062 return. •July (R28 224) and December (R28 091) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 100% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Lufthansa (R15 192) offered the cheapest return ticket from London Heathrow Airport to East London in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Flights via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R24 575. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) had the shortest average connection time for London Heathrow Airport to East London stopovers at 10h 26m over the past 3 months.

R9 907 CHEAP FLIGHTS from London Heathrow to East London (LHR - ELS)

Save 29% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Cheapest return flight

R15 192

Typical prices: R16 311-R25 353

Lufthansa

Thu 18/1Wed 31/1

LHR - ELS • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flight

R9 907

Typical prices: R10 962-R16 543

Multiple Airlines

Wed 5/12

LHR - ELS • 3 stops

Direct flights

Not available

There are currently no direct flights between London Heathrow Airport and East London. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

Insights

When to travel

January

Cheapest • 32% price drop

November

Most popular

Good to know

Start a new search

KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.

We hope you enjoy your trip to East London!

Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Heathrow to East London (LHR-ELS)

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Return

One-way

Last minute

Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to East London

Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 31

17:50 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

23h 40m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 8:05ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R15 192Lufthansa

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 31

17:50 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

23h 40m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 8:05ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R15 841Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 16

8:45 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

32h 45m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 7:45ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

21h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main

R16 356Lufthansa

Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 19

18:30 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

23h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 15:50ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

29h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R16 871Lufthansa

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 16

17:25 - 17:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

22h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:30 - 15:30ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

32h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R16 888Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16

17:25 - 16:35LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

21h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

8:55 - 15:30ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

32h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R16 921Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 31

8:50 - 13:05LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

26h 15m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

14:25 - 13:50ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

25h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R16 987Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 17

17:25 - 15:25LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

20h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:30 - 15:30ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

32h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R17 120Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 19

7:40 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

33h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 17:05ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

30h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R17 137Lufthansa

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 13:05LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

25h 15m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

16:00 - 12:15ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

22h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R17 154Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for London Heathrow Airport to East London flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Prices

Airlines

Stopovers

How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London departing in January.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London. It's 16% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 41% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London at R14 062 return.
•July (R28 224) and December (R28 091) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 100% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Find deals

Low season	May
High season	November
Cheapest flight	R9 907

Beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in travellers.

The most popular month to fly with an average 44% increase in travellers.

One-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London

When to book flights from Heathrow to East London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to East London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London?
Only Economy class is available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London.
How long is a flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London?
A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London takes 00m, covering 15 752 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a London Heathrow Airport to East London flight?
Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London range from R16 311 to R25 353, with an average of R20 693 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 311 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to East London changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R15 192 to R118 114. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to East London looking right now?
One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to East London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 367, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at East London Airport (ELS)?
East London Airport (ELS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R398 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Sixt
• Avis
• Budget
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London?
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at East London (ELS).
Which airports do connecting flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London pass through?
Most connecting flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R17 503 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R29 204, a difference of R11 702.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between London Heathrow Airport and East London?
East London is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average R17 503, which is about R11 702 less than Sunday fares (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Heathrow Airport to East London trip for January. Fares historically average R14 062 return in that month – typically R14 162 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

More options for your flight from Heathrow to East London

Add a hotel or car hire

Airports

Cabin class

Origins

Other Destinations

Complete your trip to East London with a hotel stay or car hire

Car hire in East London

Hotels in East London

LHR - ELS

R9 907 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London – Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from Heathrow to East London (LHR-ELS)

Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to East London

Recent one-way flight deals from Heathrow to East London

Recent last minute flight deals from Heathrow to East London

Price, demand, and travel trends for London Heathrow Airport to East London flights

How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Key details for London Heathrow Airport to East London flights

Low season

High season

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from Heathrow to East London

Your London Heathrow Airport to East London flight questions, answered

Your guide to booking London Heathrow Airport to East London flights

More options for your flight from Heathrow to East London

Complete your trip to East London with a hotel stay or car hire

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights to East London

Flights from domestic origins to East London

Flights to other popular destinations