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$84+ Cheap flights from East London

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELS — CPT
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from East London

Discover essential information about flights departing from East London, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the East London airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated February 13, 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$50

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Cape Town Intl (CPT)

Good round-trip deal

$45 or less

Good one-way deal

$57 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from East London is currently to Cape Town Intl.
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On average, Airlink currently has the cheapest one-way flight from East London (avg. price of $103).
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Cape Town Intl (CPT) is currently the most popular flight destination from East London (average round-trip price of $141).
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Compare providers for flights from East London

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from East London in February
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from East London, FlightHub has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as FlightHub about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from East London made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate FlightHub the highest out of those offering flight deals from East London. FlightHub has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from East London. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

Best time to book a flight from East London

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Travel insights for flights from East London

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from East London including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from East London?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London (average of $81). Flying from East London in December will prove the most costly (average of $109). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from East London?

For flights departing from East London check dates and pricing for the following: FlySafair. This airline departs to the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

FlySafair
FlySafair
From $60
Airlink
Airlink
From $51

What are popular destinations to fly to from East London?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from East London everyday are: Johannesburg (126 flights per day), Cape Town (12 flights per day), and Durban (5 flights per day).

Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $50
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From $33
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $58

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

The cheapest city to fly to from East London is Johannesburg OR Tambo, with prices starting at $33. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From $33
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $50
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $58

Airline reviews for flights from East London

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from East London. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your East London travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on February 13, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown FlySafair from East London. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
125 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

5.9

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
125 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
125 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

5.9

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from East London. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated February 13, 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from East London?

    This month, the top selected destinations from East London are Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Cape Town, Durban. Throughout the year, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Cape Town, Durban are some of the top choices made by users flying from East London.

  • What is the cheapest flight from East London to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of East London for as low as $33 to Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $128 to fly from East London.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from East London?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from East London we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport starting at $538

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

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from East London. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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