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£649+ Cheap flights to East London

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ELS
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 13 September 2025.

Return from

£649

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,078
27/10-3/11
  • 27/10-3/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • London to East London
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Cheapest flights to East London
Explore the most affordable flight options available to East London. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 September 2025.

Mon 27/1006:30LHR - ELS
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1118:05ELS - LHR
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£649
Fri 19/921:20LHR - ELS
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/907:30ELS - LHR
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£697
Mon 27/1018:55LCY - ELS
2 stops39h 05mKLM
Mon 3/1112:35ELS - LCY
2 stops31h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/9£732
Sat 20/1220:15LHR - ELS
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/109:30ELS - LHR
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£1,459
Sat 20/1219:30LHR - ELS
2 stops46h 00mLufthansa
Sat 10/112:35ELS - LHR
2 stops50h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/9£1,467
Fri 19/907:45LCY - ELS
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/918:35ELS - LCY
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£1,486
Sat 20/1212:20LCY - ELS
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/107:30ELS - LCY
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£2,228
Sat 20/1210:00LCY - ELS
2 stops48h 00mKLM
Sat 10/112:35ELS - LCY
2 stops26h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/9£2,236

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

06:30-08:55

2 stops24h 25m

East London

Mon 3/11

18:05-13:50

2 stops21h 45m

£649

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

20:15-17:30

2 stops19h 15m

East London

Tue 10/3

07:30-06:35

2 stops25h 05m

£692

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Mon 27/10

18:55-12:00

2 stops39h 05m

East London

Mon 3/11

12:35-18:25

2 stops31h 50m

£732

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Sat 20/12

20:15-18:10

2 stops19h 55m

East London

Sat 10/1

09:30-06:35

2 stops23h 05m

£1,459

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Sat 20/12

19:30-19:30

2 stops46h 00m

East London

Sat 10/1

12:35-13:00

2 stops50h 25m

£1,467

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Sat 20/12

12:20-19:30

2 stops29h 10m

East London

Sat 10/1

07:30-12:40

2 stops31h 10m

£2,228

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Sat 20/12

10:00-12:00

2 stops48h 00m

East London

Sat 10/1

12:35-13:15

2 stops26h 40m

£2,236

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Deals found on 12/9

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Everything you need to know about your flight to East London

How long is the flight to East London?

On average, a flight from London to East London takes 21 hours 42 minutes. Flights to East London from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to East London?

The most popular airlines flying from London to East London are Lufthansa, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £835
Emirates
Emirates
From £1,091
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £619

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to East London?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to East London are Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Emirates.

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 30.0 - 90.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit East London when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

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 13 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Lufthansa to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BHX - FRA

Not as good as when I traveled many years ago. My main problem was missing my flight from Frankfurt to Birmingham because of very late start from LA and was told delay wil be made up but then I had to wait 5 hours for my next booked fight . Asian vegetarian food was skimpy and horrible.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BHX - FRA

Not as good as when I traveled many years ago. My main problem was missing my flight from Frankfurt to Birmingham because of very late start from LA and was told delay wil be made up but then I had to wait 5 hours for my next booked fight . Asian vegetarian food was skimpy and horrible.

FAQs about flying to East London

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 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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in East London. One-way flights to East London typically cost £37, while return flights cost around £67.

  • 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 (19 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does East London have car hire?

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