Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to East London?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to East London may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at East London (ELS).

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to East London?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Washington, D.C. to East London route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R19 810 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R24 050, a difference of R4 239. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 R23 566 to R88 090. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and East London?

East London is 6 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (South Africa Time vs Eastern 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 R143 for economy cars. Top options include: • GREEN MOTION • Europcar • Sixt • Avis • Budget

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to East London?

Qatar Airways (R25 097) and Emirates (R26 451) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Washington, D.C. to East London according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Nov 11

21:00 - 9:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ELS East London

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12:40 - 15:55ELS East London-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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10:55 - 19:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ELS East London

50h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R26 451Emirates

Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Nov 11

21:00 - 11:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ELS East London

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21:30 - 19:00BWI Baltimore/Washington-ELS East London

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12:35 - 17:05ELS East London-BWI Baltimore/Washington

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18:55 - 12:00BWI Baltimore/Washington-ELS East London

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12:35 - 17:05ELS East London-BWI Baltimore/Washington

35h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow

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18:55 - 12:00BWI Baltimore/Washington-ELS East London

34h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 17:05ELS East London-BWI Baltimore/Washington

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What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to East London flight route?

There's little price difference between Washington, D.C. to East London routes. They average around R22 566 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to East London?
Flights from Washington, D.C. to East London may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at East London (ELS).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to East London?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Washington, D.C. to East London route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R19 810 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R24 050, a difference of R4 239. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 R23 566 to R88 090. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and East London?
East London is 6 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (South Africa Time vs Eastern 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 R143 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Avis
• Budget

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average R19 810 – about R4 239 less than Monday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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