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Cheap flights to East London from £783

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — ELS
3 May — 10 May1
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Fri 10/5

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 916,678 searches and data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

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£783
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Cheap flights to East London in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to East London in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 916,678 searches and data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
Mon 27/510:50LHR - ELS
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1009:30ELS - LHR
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£783
Mon 27/519:05LCY - ELS
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1012:35ELS - LCY
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£880
Sun 28/421:20LHR - ELS
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/508:50ELS - LHR
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£883
Mon 27/510:50LHR - ELS
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1017:00ELS - LHR
3 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£891
Mon 27/522:10LHR - ELS
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1018:05ELS - LHR
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£907
Mon 27/521:25LHR - ELS
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1012:35ELS - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£981
Tue 30/408:05LHR - ELS
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 3/508:20ELS - LHR
2 stops24h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4£1,004
Tue 30/418:55LHR - ELS
2 stops35h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 3/508:20ELS - LHR
2 stops24h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4£1,057
Sun 28/414:50LHR - ELS
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/512:35ELS - LHR
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£1,181

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 916,678 searches and data were last updated on 28 April 2024.
Mon 27/510:50LHR - ELS
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1009:30ELS - LHR
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£783
Mon 27/519:05LCY - ELS
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1012:35ELS - LCY
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£880
Sun 28/421:20LHR - ELS
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/508:50ELS - LHR
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£883
Mon 27/510:50LHR - ELS
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1017:00ELS - LHR
3 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£891
Mon 27/522:10LHR - ELS
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1018:05ELS - LHR
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£907
Mon 27/521:25LHR - ELS
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1012:35ELS - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£981
Tue 30/408:05LHR - ELS
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 3/508:20ELS - LHR
2 stops24h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4£1,004
Tue 30/418:55LHR - ELS
2 stops35h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 3/508:20ELS - LHR
2 stops24h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4£1,057
Sun 28/414:50LHR - ELS
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/512:35ELS - LHR
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£1,181

When is the cheapest time to fly to East London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to East London. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to East London should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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.

Getting around East London

There is no organised public transport system in East London, so car hire is the most practical and convenient choice for visitors wanting to explore. Car hire 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. 

  • When is the best time to fly to East London?

    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.

  • What does ELS mean?

    East London Airport is ELS. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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

    Booking a flight to East London (ELS) is your only option if you intend on flying to East London. It is only a 5.1 mi journey from East London to East London’s city center.

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

    Yes, flights with stopovers 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 best airline to fly to East London?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to East London.

  • 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 £30, while return flights cost around £64.

  • How much is a return flight to East London?

    A return flight to East London will typically cost around £94, however they can be found for as little as £80.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to East London, London offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does East London Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at East London Airport can take advantage of the car hire 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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