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

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CMH — ELS
abr. 30 — may. 71

Flights to East London in 2024

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$2,272
From New York to East London

Cheap flights to East London in April & May 2024

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vie. 5/2410:55 amIAD - ELS
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/319:30 amELS - IAD
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,366
vie. 5/2410:55 amIAD - ELS
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/3112:00 pmELS - IAD
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,839
mié. 5/110:55 pmDFW - ELS
2 stops49h 55mQatar Airways
dom. 5/56:15 pmELS - DFW
2 stops52h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$2,051
vie. 5/2410:45 pmIAD - ELS
3 stops31h 15mLufthansa
vie. 5/3112:35 pmELS - IAD
3 stops31h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/24$2,298
vie. 5/249:15 pmBWI - ELS
2 stops38h 30mBritish Airways
vie. 5/3112:35 pmELS - BWI
2 stops36h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/24$4,244

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 abril 25, 2024.
dom. 9/1510:00 pmJFK - ELS
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 9/215:00 pmELS - JFK
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,040
mié. 11/133:55 pmIAH - ELS
2 stops44h 00mBritish Airways
dom. 11/1712:35 pmELS - IAH
2 stops39h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/24$1,349
vie. 5/2410:55 amIAD - ELS
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/319:30 amELS - IAD
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,366
dom. 9/1511:20 amJFK - ELS
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 9/213:10 pmELS - JFK
2 stops54h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,422
sáb. 9/141:20 amJFK - ELS
2 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 9/213:10 pmELS - JFK
2 stops54h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,425
mié. 9/184:10 pmSFO - ELS
2 stops58h 50mQatar Airways
dom. 9/2212:35 pmELS - SFO
2 stops58h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/24$1,471
dom. 9/1510:00 pmJFK - ELS
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 9/2112:35 pmELS - JFK
2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,529
dom. 9/156:00 pmEWR - ELS
2 stops36h 00mLufthansa
sáb. 9/2112:35 pmELS - EWR
2 stops60h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/24$1,817
vie. 5/2410:55 amIAD - ELS
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/3112:00 pmELS - IAD
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,839

Flights to East London departing soon

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mié. 5/110:55 pmDFW - ELS
2 stops49h 55mQatar Airways
dom. 5/56:15 pmELS - DFW
2 stops52h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$2,051

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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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