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

Flights from London to East London may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at East London (ELS).

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

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

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

Most connecting flights from London 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 to East London?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from London to East London. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R17 455 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R22 643, a difference of R5 188. 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 to East London?

A direct flight from London to East London takes 00m, covering 15 742 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from London 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 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 797 to R117 382. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from London to East London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 548, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between London and East London?

East London is 2 hours ahead of London (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 R151 for economy cars. Top options include: • GREEN MOTION • Sixt • Avis • Budget • Hertz

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

Return flights from London to East London range from R15 830 to R24 809, with an average of R20 263 over the past 12 months. Anything below R15 830 counts as a good deal.

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

Return flights from London to East London typically range from R15 830 to R24 809. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 797 on Lufthansa.

What is the cheapest London to East London flight route?

There's little price difference between London to East London routes. They average around R19 849 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London 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 to East London. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from London to East London at R12 581 return. •July (R25 561) and December (R25 528) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 103% 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 to East London?

Lufthansa (R15 797) offered the cheapest return ticket from London to East London in the last 5 days.

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

Flights via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R24 507. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

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

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R15 797

Typical prices: R15 830-R24 809

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Recent return flight deals from London to East London

Tue, Mar 16 - Tue, May 11

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

23h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 22:40ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

35h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R15 797Lufthansa

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9

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 228Lufthansa

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14

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

R16 261Lufthansa

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

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 792Lufthansa

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14

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

24h 50m2 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

R16 842Lufthansa

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13

20:15 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

45h 15m2 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 941Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29

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

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

9:45 - 15:30ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

31h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R17 306Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Dec 12

14:00 - 18:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

26h 00m2 stops Algiers Houari Boumediene Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:50 - 12:30ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

22h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Algiers Houari Boumediene

R17 405Multiple Airlines

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

R17 471Lufthansa

Sat, Feb 20 - Fri, Mar 5

6:30 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

27h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

17:35 - 21:25ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

29h 50m2 stops Cape Town Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

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Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4

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 643Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 29

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

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

9:45 - 15:30ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

31h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 28

13:55 - 15:25LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

23h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:50 - 15:30ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

25h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R18 549Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4

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

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

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

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Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 30

17:25 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

24h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:00 - 15:30ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

34h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R18 798Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 28

14:15 - 13:05LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

20h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 6:55ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

20h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 29

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

19h 55m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

18:45 - 13:50ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

21h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R21 649Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 29

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

19h 55m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:45 - 6:55ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

23h 10m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4

19:35 - 13:05LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

15h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:30 - 6:55ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

23h 25m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 969Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 30

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

20h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 4:55ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

18h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R24 467Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from London 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 to East London departing in March.
What is the cheapest London to East London flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyses pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: There's little price difference between London to East London routes. They average around R19 849 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London 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 to East London. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to East London? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from London to East London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from London to East London at R12 581 return.
•July (R25 561) and December (R25 528) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 103% 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 to East London?
Only Economy class is available on flights from London to East London.
How long is a flight from London to East London?
A direct flight from London to East London takes 00m, covering 15 742 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from London 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 to East London flight?
Return flights from London to East London range from R15 830 to R24 809, with an average of R20 263 over the past 12 months. Anything below R15 830 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from London 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 797 to R117 382. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from London to East London looking right now?
One-way fares from London to East London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 548, which is 14% 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 R151 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Sixt
• Avis
• Budget
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from London to East London?
Flights from London to East London may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at East London (ELS).
Which airports do connecting flights from London to East London pass through?
Most connecting flights from London 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 to East London?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from London to East London. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R17 455 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R22 643, a difference of R5 188.

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 and East London?
East London is 2 hours ahead of London (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 Wednesday. On this route, Monday flights average R17 455, about R5 188 less than Wednesday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London to East London trip for November. Fares historically average R12 581 return in that month – typically R12 979 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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