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 372 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R28 987, a difference of R11 615. 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.

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 354, 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 1 hour 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 R150 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 190 to R25 164, with an average of R20 539 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 190 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 190 to R25 164. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R14 469 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 R13 957 return. •July (R28 014) and December (R27 882) 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 (R14 469) 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 392. 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.

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R14 469

Typical prices: R16 190-R25 164

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Typical prices: R10 881-R16 420

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Wed 5/12

LHR - ELS • 3 stops

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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to East London

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

16:40 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

24h 50m2 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

R14 469Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30

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

R15 244Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30

6:35 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

34h 55m2 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 508Lufthansa

Thu, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 20

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

23h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich

R16 416Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 18

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

23h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

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

R16 564Lufthansa

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 - 7:45ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

21h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main

R16 844Lufthansa

Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 19

20:30 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

21h 00m2 stops Kigali Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:30 - 6:20ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

24h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Kigali Intl

R17 125Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

19:35 - 17:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

19h 55m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

17:10 - 6:55ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

15h 45m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 191Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

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

46h 00m3 stops Frankfurt am Main 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

R17 438Lufthansa

Wed, Jan 6 - Mon, Jan 18

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

23h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

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

R17 521Lufthansa

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Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 20

21:00 - 17:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

19h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

8:55 - 6:35ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

23h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

R17 735Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Nov 17

7:40 - 13:50LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

29h 10m3 stops Dublin Cairo Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:30 - 8:00ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

24h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R20 425Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Nov 17

21:10 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

21h 20m2 stops Kigali Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:30 - 6:20ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

24h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Kigali Intl

R22 652Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 20

21:00 - 17:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

19h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:30 - 6:55ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

25h 25m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R22 685Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31

18:55 - 8:55LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

37h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

14:15 - 6:25ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

42h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R26 380Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31

15:00 - 13:05LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

21h 05m2 stops Cairo Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:50 - 9:45ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

19h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

R26 545Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31

15:00 - 13:05LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

21h 05m2 stops Cairo Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:10 - 9:45ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

25h 35m3 stops Cape Town Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

R27 238Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31

19:50 - 8:55LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

36h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

18:35 - 11:40ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

43h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R27 651Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Nov 17

21:10 - 18:10LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

20h 00m2 stops Kigali Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

16:00 - 6:55ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

16h 55m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R28 509Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 20

20:50 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

21h 40m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:30 - 6:55ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

25h 25m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R30 076Multiple Airlines

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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 November.
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 R13 957 return.
•July (R28 014) and December (R27 882) 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.

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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 190 to R25 164, with an average of R20 539 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 190 counts as a good deal.
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 354, 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 R150 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 372 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R28 987, a difference of R11 615.

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 1 hour 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 372, about R11 615 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 R13 957 return in that month – typically R14 056 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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