Cheap Flights To East London

One of South Africa’s most engaging coastal cities is East London, alongside the warm Indian Ocean and located on the Buffalo River, it’s often referred to as ‘Buffalo City’. Doorway to the ‘Wild’ and ‘Sunshine’ coasts, it boasts the only river port in the country.

With loads of interesting places to experience and see, East London is also home to numerous popular sports competitions that include walking, running, cycling, mountain biking, athletics, surfing, car and motorcycle racing that drawing in welcome crowds who are often seeking cheap flights to East London to ease the financial pain of their travels.

With choices of hotels, B&Bs, lodges and resorts, it’s the perfect holiday destination with no chance of ever being bored! On a rainy day drop into the ‘Apex Predators Snake Park’ or visit the ‘East London Museum’, (one of the oldest sights in the city) with the only displays in the world of the virtually extinct coelacanth fish and a dodo egg plus informative aspects of history and culture.

Visitors and locals experience sheer bliss participating in swimming, boardsailing, water-skiing, boating and sailing while others are happy just relaxing on one of countless superb beaches, watching surfers vying for waves, particularly Nahoon Beach. Tranquillity seekers will be more than content with the sounds of nature while fishing in a lagoon or gully or doing a hiking trail. Families have loads fun sand-boarding on huge sand dunes at Bonza Bay or visiting the Lion Park, aquarium or zoo while nature lovers find serenity in the peaceful botanical gardens. To replenish your soul take an awesome drive through 3000 hectares of the ‘East London Coast Nature Reserve’ or inland to the Amatola Mountains and Hogsback, highly recommended.

When and if it all gets too much, take time out on a golf course, with no less than seven to choose from or let loose and hope for the best at Hemmingway’s casino.

Visitors have no shortage of eateries whether wanting to dress up for an evening of fine dining or just enjoy an inexpensive but tasty meal from over 50 varying establishments.

Cheap Flights To East London

Due to the volume of searches we perform on your behalf daily we are able to show you in the table below, some of the amazing prices on offer on our sight for Cheap Flights To East London annually. These are actual flights booked by our customers with flights from Johannesburg to East London, flights from cape town to East London being some of the most popular routes.

Route	To Airport Code	To Airport Destination	Departure Date	Airline	Price
Flysafair Flights From Johannesburg To East London	ELS	East London	18 Jul	Flysafair	R399
Flysafair Flights From Johannesburg To East London	ELS	East London	12 Jun	Flysafair	R399
Flysafair Flights From Durban To East London	ELS	East London	4 Aug	Flysafair	R479
Flysafair Flights From Durban To East London	ELS	East London	28 Jul	Flysafair	R479
Flysafair Flights From Cape Town To East London	ELS	East London	25 Jul	Flysafair	R549
Flysafair Flights From Cape Town To East London	ELS	East London	21 Jul	Flysafair	R549
Kulula Flights From Johannesburg To East London	ELS	East London	5 Jun	Kulula	R549
Kulula Flights From Johannesburg To East London	ELS	East London	18 Jul	Kulula	R549
Kulula Flights From George To East London	ELS	East London	24 Jul	Kulula	R1 299
Kulula Flights From George To East London	ELS	East London	19 Jun	Kulula	R1 314

Prices based on live searches up till 30 May 00:00 and are subject to change.

Airlines Landing At East London Airport

Passengers not being collected by their hotel, family or friends can take a private taxi, hire a rental vehicle from First, Hertz, Avis, Bidvest or Thrifty or take an airport shuttle service for the short 10 kilometre drive to the city. Airlines landing at and offering Cheap Flights To East London Airport include:

Some of the more frequent airlines which offer flights to East London include:

Kulula (MN)

Departure City

East London
East London

Airport Code

ESL
ESL

Arrival City

OR Tambo, Johannesburg
Cape Town

Airport Code

JNB
CPT

FlySafair (FA)

Departure City

East London
East London

Airport Code

ESL
ESL

Arrival City

OR Tambo, Johannesburg
Nairobi

Airport Code

JNB
NBO

Best Time To Visit East London

A popular holiday destination, East London is great to visit all year through but the best months are during summer from December to February, ideal for spending time on the beach. To experience more than just the beach and city, hire a vehicle, drive to one of many fabulous game reserves, go hiking or fishing. Get a great rate by booking your rental vehicle together with your cheap flight.

Travellers can take a Kulula flights to East London, or make use of South African Airways, Airlink or South African Express to get to East London.

Some of the more popular domestic destinations include flights from Johannesburg to East London, flights from Cape Town to East London and cheap flights from Johannesburg to East London. During peak seasons the amount of cheap flights from Cape Town to East London and flights from Durban to East London increase in demand as well as price.

When you plan ahead and keep abreast of specials offered by airlines and car hire companies, many with partnerships, you stand a better chance of saving money. Make it easy and register with Domestic Flights South Africa to receive a daily updates on airline prices and any available specials.

Getting around East London

The best way to get around East London if you don’t have friends or family to drive you is to hire a reliable car rental vehicle, either at the airport or from a branch in the city. For a quick journey, pre-book or hire a private cab. Alternatively, travel safely with ‘Isobel’s Little Red Bus’, East London’s first and only shuttle that complies with all rules and regulations as stipulated by law.

Make the most of your holiday and get the cheapest flights to East London from Domestic Flights South Africa, always alert to once-off specials and up-to-date on flights and when you’ve decided Domestic Flights South Africa will do the rest.