Cheap Flights from East London Airport (ELS)

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Popular airlines from East London (ELS)

  • Hahn Air Systems

  • Qatar Airways

  • Lufthansa

  • Emirates

  • South African Airways

  • Cemair

  • British Airways

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Flights from East London Airport

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £97 for one-way flights and £193 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cemair
Mon, 15 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£193 Return, found 3 hours ago
£193
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 15 Jun from East London to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 8 Jul, priced at £193 found 3 hours ago
Cemair
Mon, 15 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£194 Return, found 3 hours ago
£194
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 15 Jun from East London to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 8 Jul, priced at £194 found 3 hours ago
Airlink
Fri, 5 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£204 Return, found 7 hours ago
£204
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Fri, 5 Jun from East London to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 17 Jun, priced at £204 found 7 hours ago
Cemair
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
ELS
East London
CPT
Cape Town
£207 Return, found 5 days ago
£207
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 17 Aug from East London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 24 Aug, priced at £207 found 5 days ago
Cemair
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
ELS
East London
CPT
Cape Town
£208 Return, found 5 days ago
£208
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 17 Aug from East London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 24 Aug, priced at £208 found 5 days ago
Cemair
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
ELS
East London
CPT
Cape Town
£222 Return, found 7 hours ago
£222
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 1 Jun from East London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 8 Jun, priced at £222 found 7 hours ago
Cemair
Mon, 15 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£232 Return, found 3 hours ago
£232
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 15 Jun from East London to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 8 Jul, priced at £232 found 3 hours ago
South African Airways
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
ELS
East London
CPT
Cape Town
£255 Return, found 5 days ago
£255
Return
found 5 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Mon, 17 Aug from East London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 24 Aug, priced at £255 found 5 days ago
Cemair
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
ELS
East London
CPT
Cape Town
£261 Return, found 7 hours ago
£261
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 1 Jun from East London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 8 Jun, priced at £261 found 7 hours ago
Hahn Air Systems
Tue, 16 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£273 Return, found 3 hours ago
£273
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Tue, 16 Jun from East London to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 8 Jul, priced at £273 found 3 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for East London Airport (ELS)?
East London Airport (ELS) uses the airport code: ELS.
Does East London Airport have a hotel?
East London Airport doesn't have any hotels in the immediate area. But don't worry. Check out your options a little further out and you're sure to find the perfect place to stay before your next flight. The Ground X Hotel and the Comfortable one bedroom cottage, private swimming pool, separate entrance ,neat are so close that you could walk to the check-in counter from either. But if you're lugging heavy bags, it makes sense to catch a cab. The first hotel offers guests a swimming pool. If you book a room at the other option, you'll have access to a swimming pool.
Are there private lounges in East London Airport (ELS)?
Yes — a haven of peace and quiet awaits at ELS. A private lounge is the ideal place to escape the commotion of the main area. Inquire into whether your flight ticket or membership status automatically includes access. If not, you may be able to buy a day pass.
What airlines fly out of ELS?
These popular domestic airlines fly from East London Airport and go to great lengths to provide a fantastic travel experience:

  • Safair
  • CemAir

How many flights per day fly out of ELS?
There are 11 flights every day that take off from East London Airport (ELS). That's 11 opportunities to discover somewhere new if you're long overdue for a holiday.
How to find cheap flights from ELS with Expedia?
After entering your destination and date of travel, you can sort your results by price, along with filter by preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and more. The cheapest one-way flight from East London (ELS) was to Johannesburg (JNB) at £97. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. One of the best methods to find cheap flights is to be flexible with your travel dates. Search for flights on your preferred dates, then click "Flexible dates" above the results. You'll see the cheapest prices for the days surrounding your trip. You can also filter your search results by nonstop flights, specific flight times, airline preferences and more.
Where can you fly to from East London Airport?
There's a range of terrific destinations available. Take a look at some of the East London Airport international flight deals above to get inspired for your next getaway. Add on Cape Town, a popular domestic destination, and you'll have a list of enticing places to explore on your next adventure.
What is the cancellation policy on flights and how do I cancel my flight on Expedia?
Most flights are free to cancel within 24 hours of making the reservation. However, some flights are non-refundable, and you may receive a flight credit from the airline to use for a future booking. For more information, please visit our Customer Service Portal.

Travel information

East London Airport Information

Airport Name
Airport Location
Airport Code
Latitude
Longitude
Altitude
East LondonEast London, ZAIATA: ELS, ICAO: FAEL, GPS Code: FAEL-33.03559927.825899132.59 meters

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