Cheap Flights from East London Airport (ELS)

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Popular airlines from East London (ELS)

  • Hahn Air Systems

  • Qatar Airways

  • British Airways

  • Lufthansa

  • South African Airlink

  • Air France

  • Cemair

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Flights from East London Airport

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £60 for one-way flights and £119 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cemair
Wed, 25 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£119 Return, found 1 day ago
£119
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 25 Mar from East London to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 26 Mar, priced at £119 found 1 day ago
Cemair
Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£120 Return, found 4 days ago
£120
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Fri, 27 Feb from East London to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 2 Mar, priced at £120 found 4 days ago
Cemair
Mon, 18 May - Mon, 25 May
ELS
East London
CPT
Cape Town
£127 Return, found 5 days ago
£127
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 18 May from East London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 25 May, priced at £127 found 5 days ago
South African Airways
Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£127 Return, found 4 days ago
£127
Return
found 4 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Fri, 27 Feb from East London to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 2 Mar, priced at £127 found 4 days ago
South African Airways
Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£128 Return, found 3 days ago
£128
Return
found 3 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Mon, 16 Nov from East London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 22 Nov, priced at £128 found 3 days ago
Cemair
Mon, 23 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
ELS
East London
CPT
Cape Town
£132 Return, found 6 days ago
£132
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 23 Mar from East London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 30 Mar, priced at £132 found 6 days ago
South African Airways
Wed, 25 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£136 Return, found 1 day ago
£136
Return
found 1 day ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Wed, 25 Mar from East London to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 26 Mar, priced at £136 found 1 day ago
Airlink
Wed, 25 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£136 Return, found 1 day ago
£136
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Wed, 25 Mar from East London to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 26 Mar, priced at £136 found 1 day ago
South African Airways
Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£137 Return, found 4 days ago
£137
Return
found 4 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Fri, 27 Feb from East London to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 2 Mar, priced at £137 found 4 days ago
Hahn Air Systems
Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
£179 Return, found 21 hours ago
£179
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Sat, 14 Feb from East London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 22 Feb, priced at £179 found 21 hours ago

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

East London, ELS airport, offers flights from multiple airline carriers to many popular global destinations. Above you'll find some useful information about East London’s airports that can help you in planning your next trip. Expedia offers flights from East London on multiple airline carriers, and makes it easy and affordable for you to book.

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 £60. 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.

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