Cheap flights to East London, South Africa from $1,040

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CMH — ELS
Apr 30 — May 71

Flights to East London in 2024

Find the latest flights to East London in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,701 searches and data was last updated on April 25, 2024.

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$1,040
From New York to East London

East London 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for East London in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,701 searches and data were last updated on April 25, 2024.
The lowest fares on flights traveling to East London in April and May 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 9/156:00 pmEWR - ELS
2 stops36h 00mLufthansa
Sat 9/2112:35 pmELS - EWR
2 stops60h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/24$1,817
Fri 6/2811:55 pmEWR - ELS
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/306:45 pmELS - EWR
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$3,725

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Reviews of airlines servicing East London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to East London. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to East London. Reviews last updated April 25, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and Lufthansa to East London have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.0
Good
7,744 reviews

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.2

Food

6.5

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

They delete my flight they did not pay me back ! They did not apologize

7.0
Good
7,744 reviews
7.0
Good
7,744 reviews

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.2

Food

6.5

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

They delete my flight they did not pay me back ! They did not apologize

East London, with its nostalgic charm and laidback ambience, is a beautiful coastal city. Its broad expanses of white sandy beach are legendary, attracting sun-seekers, swimmers, surfers and other water sports enthusiasts. Away from the beach, East London has a wealth of attractions, from its impressive colonial architecture to the superb Queen’s Park Botanical Gardens and Zoo. East London Museum has some fascinating natural history exhibits, including the coelacanth type specimen and a real dodo egg. It’s possible to take tours from the city to visit the amaXhosa, where visitors can try out local food and watch traditional dance.

Best Time to Fly to East London, South Africa

East London is a great place to visit at any time of year although the very humid climate means it is never completely dry. Humidity levels reach over 80% between November and March. The least humid time to visit when the rainfalls are at their lower levels is in June and July which are also the coolest months.

Getting around East London, South Africa

There is no organised public transport system in East London, so car rental is the most practical and convenient choice for visitors wanting to explore. Car rental firms have offices at the airport and in town. Otherwise, taxis are not too expensive and can be pre-booked.

Visitors should take the usual safety precautions when out and about, especially at night, and seek local advice where necessary. Always follow local guidance concerning currents and tides when it comes to beach safety.

  • What does ELS mean?

    ELS is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A ELS flight refers to a flight to East London Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to East London?

    If you book a flight to East London, you will be flying into East London, which is the city’s only airport. East London (ELS) is located 5.1 mi from the center of East London.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to East London if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to East London on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in East London?

    East London Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in East London. One-way flights to East London Airport typically cost $39, while round-trip flights cost around $68.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to East London?

    A round-trip flight to East London will typically cost around $138, however they can be found for as little as $68.

  • Where does the fastest flight to East London depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to East London, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (31 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does East London Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at East London Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to East London Airport?

    Yes. East London Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ground X Hotel is the closest property to East London Airport (1.0 mi away from East London Airport).

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