Cheap Flights from East London Airport (ELS)

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Popular airlines from East London (ELS)

  • Hahn Air Systems

  • South African Airlink

  • Qatar Airways

  • South African Airways

  • Cemair

  • Qantas Airways

  • British Airways

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Flights from East London Airport

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £61 for one-way flights and £121 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cemair
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 7 Jun
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£121 Return, found 6 hours ago
£121
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 20 May from East London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 7 Jun, priced at £121 found 6 hours ago
Cemair
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
ELS
East London
CPT
Cape Town
£122 Return, found 3 days ago
£122
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 23 Nov from East London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 30 Nov, priced at £122 found 3 days ago
Airlink
Tue, 28 Apr - Mon, 4 May
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£141 Return, found 6 days ago
£141
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Tue, 28 Apr from East London to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 4 May, priced at £141 found 6 days ago
Airlink
Thu, 16 Apr - Mon, 4 May
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£144 Return, found 6 hours ago
£144
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Thu, 16 Apr from East London to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 4 May, priced at £144 found 6 hours ago
Cemair
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 18 May
ELS
East London
CPT
Cape Town
£149 Return, found 3 days ago
£149
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 4 May from East London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at £149 found 3 days ago
Airlink
Tue, 28 Apr - Mon, 4 May
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£149 Return, found 6 days ago
£149
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Tue, 28 Apr from East London to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 4 May, priced at £149 found 6 days ago
Airlink
Sat, 25 Apr - Mon, 4 May
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£153 Return, found 6 days ago
£153
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sat, 25 Apr from East London to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 4 May, priced at £153 found 6 days ago
Hahn Air Systems
Wed, 29 Apr - Tue, 5 May
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£190 Return, found 6 days ago
£190
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Wed, 29 Apr from East London to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 5 May, priced at £190 found 6 days ago
South African Airways
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
ELS
East London
CPT
Cape Town
£214 Return, found 3 days ago
£214
Return
found 3 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Mon, 23 Nov from East London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 30 Nov, priced at £214 found 3 days ago
FlySafair
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 4 May
ELS
East London
SYD
Sydney
£1,010 Return, found 1 day ago
£1,010
Return
found 1 day ago
Select FlySafair flight, departing Mon, 20 Apr from East London to Sydney, returning Mon, 4 May, priced at £1,010 found 1 day 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 £61. 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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