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£386+ Cheap flights to East London

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ELS
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 27 November 2025.

Return from

£621

One-way from

£386

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£748
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 1/3-16/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 05m total
  • London to East London
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10/3
  • 10/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 15m total
  • London to East London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 November 2025.

Mon 29/1206:35LHR - ELS
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/112:35ELS - LHR
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£914
Mon 29/1208:40LHR - ELS
2 stops49h 20mKLM
Sun 25/112:35ELS - LHR
2 stops32h 40mKLM
Deal found 25/11£949
Thu 18/1207:50LHR - ELS
3 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1209:30ELS - LHR
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£1,406
Thu 18/1207:50LHR - ELS
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1207:25ELS - LHR
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£1,412
Mon 29/1218:15LCY - ELS
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/112:35ELS - LCY
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£3,780

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

19:15-12:00

2 stops38h 45m

East London

Mon 16/3

12:35-22:55

2 stops36h 20m

£621

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

11:30-19:30

2 stops30h 00m

East London

Mon 26/1

12:35-22:55

2 stops36h 20m

£624

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Thu 22/1

09:40-19:30

2 stops31h 50m

East London

Mon 26/1

12:35-17:40

2 stops31h 05m

£650

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

15:30-19:30

2 stops50h 00m

East London

Mon 19/1

12:35-19:50

2 stops33h 15m

£804

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

15:30-19:30

2 stops50h 00m

East London

Sat 17/1

07:30-13:20

2 stops31h 50m

£829

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

11:10-19:30

2 stops30h 20m

East London

Sat 17/1

12:35-08:05

2 stops45h 30m

£838

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Sat 10/1

20:30-19:30

2 stops21h 00m

East London

Sat 17/1

12:35-06:20

2 stops19h 45m

£861

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Sat 10/1

19:30-19:30

2 stops46h 00m

East London

Sat 17/1

12:35-08:05

2 stops45h 30m

£889

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 29/12

06:35-12:00

2 stops27h 25m

East London

Sun 25/1

12:35-17:50

2 stops31h 15m

£914

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Mon 29/12

18:15-19:30

2 stops23h 15m

East London

Sun 25/1

12:35-17:10

2 stops30h 35m

£3,780

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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 24 hours 52 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, Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £632
Emirates
Emirates
From £826
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £469

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 27 November 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
7,594 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BUD - FRA

Greatly satisfied with all my flights. They were right on time, service was excellent.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,594 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,594 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BUD - FRA

Greatly satisfied with all my flights. They were right on time, service was excellent.

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 £31, while return flights cost around £85.

  • How much is a return flight to East London?

    A return flight to East London will typically cost around £167, however they can be found for as little as £85.

  • 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 (22 hours 20 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 is the closest property to East London (1.0 mi away from East London).

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