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$1,175+ Cheap flights to East London

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— ELS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to East London in 2025

Find the latest flights to East London in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 20, 2025.

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Fri 3/1411:00 amEWR - ELS
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/209:30 amELS - EWR
3 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,175
Wed 3/510:20 amJFK - ELS
2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 3/87:15 amELS - JFK
2 stops38h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,372
Thu 3/1312:45 amJFK - ELS
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/201:40 pmELS - JFK
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,387
Fri 3/147:05 pmEWR - ELS
2 stops42h 30mLufthansa
Thu 3/207:15 amELS - EWR
2 stops42h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$1,554
Fri 3/1410:20 pmJFK - ELS
3 stops63h 15mEmirates
Thu 3/207:15 amELS - JFK
3 stops41h 40mEmirates
Deal found 2/19$1,577
Wed 3/58:55 pmEWR - ELS
1 stop32h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/812:35 pmELS - EWR
1 stop25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$3,541

Find flights to East London within your budget

Locate flights to East London that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 20, 2025.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkEast London

EWR - ELS

EWRELS

Newark

Fri 3/14

11:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

East London

Thu 3/20

9:30 am-9:00 am

3 stops29h 30m

$1,175

New YorkEast London

JFK - ELS

JFKELS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/5

10:20 am-7:35 pm

2 stops26h 15m

East London

Sat 3/8

7:15 am-2:50 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$1,372

New YorkEast London

JFK - ELS

JFKELS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/13

12:45 am-6:00 pm

2 stops35h 15m

East London

Thu 3/20

1:40 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$1,387

NewarkEast London

EWR - ELS

EWRELS

Newark

Fri 3/14

7:05 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops42h 30m

East London

Thu 3/20

7:15 am-8:05 pm

2 stops42h 50m

$1,554

New YorkEast London

JFK - ELS

JFKELS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/14

10:20 pm-7:35 pm

3 stops63h 15m

East London

Thu 3/20

7:15 am-6:55 pm

3 stops41h 40m

$1,577

NewarkEast London

EWR - ELS

EWRELS

Newark

Wed 3/5

8:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 05m

East London

Sat 3/8

12:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

$3,541

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Travel insights for flights to East London

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How long is the flight to East London?

On average, a flight from New York to East London takes 25 hours 37 minutes. Flights to East London from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in East London by month

Plan your trip to East London by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in East London ranges from 1.2 - 3.5 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit East London when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in East London by month

Plan your trip to East London by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to East London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 59.0 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,612 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,768 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,985 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in East London. One-way flights to East London typically cost $24, while round-trip flights cost around $58.

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

    A round-trip flight to East London will typically cost around $88, however they can be found for as little as $58.

  • 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 (25 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does East London have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to East London?

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

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