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Cheapest return flight
£632
Typical prices: £773-£1,130
KLM
Fri 26/10Mon 22/1
EDI - ELS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£382
Typical prices: £505-£734
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/12
LGW - ELS • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to East London

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to East London

Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 22 Jan
KLM Logo
05:40 - 12:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ELS East London
28h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo
KLM Logo
12:35 - 23:05ELS  East London-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
36h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
£632KLM
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
16:40 - 19:30LHR  London Heathrow-ELS East London
24h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo
Lufthansa Logo
12:35 - 07:45ELS  East London-LHR London Heathrow
21h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main
£662Lufthansa
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 - 15:25STN  London Stansted-ELS East London
26h 30m2 stops Istanbul Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:30 - 16:20ELS  East London-STN London Stansted
32h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul
£678Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 27 Jan
KLM Logo
09:30 - 12:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ELS East London
48h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo
KLM Logo
12:35 - 10:10ELS  East London-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
47h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
£696KLM
Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 27 Jan
KLM Logo
05:40 - 12:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ELS East London
28h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo
KLM Logo
12:35 - 10:10ELS  East London-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
47h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
£696KLM
Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
17:45 - 19:30BHX  Birmingham-ELS East London
23h 45m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo
Lufthansa Logo
12:35 - 07:45ELS  East London-BHX Birmingham
21h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main
£704Lufthansa
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
06:35 - 19:30LHR  London Heathrow-ELS East London
34h 55m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo
Lufthansa Logo
12:35 - 08:05ELS  East London-LHR London Heathrow
21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£710Lufthansa
Wed, 6 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 12:00LHR  London Heathrow-ELS East London
15h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
British Airways Logo
12:35 - 04:55ELS  East London-LHR London Heathrow
18h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
£1,437British Airways
Sun, 15 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 12:00LHR  London Heathrow-ELS East London
15h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
British Airways Logo
12:35 - 04:55ELS  East London-LHR London Heathrow
18h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
£1,451British Airways
Sun, 15 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 12:00LHR  London Heathrow-ELS East London
15h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
British Airways Logo
12:35 - 04:55ELS  East London-LHR London Heathrow
18h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
£1,452British Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to East London

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to East London?

Edinburgh to East London is the cheapest route at £632 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. London Heathrow Airport to East London is the most popular connection with return deals from £662.

How much is a flight to East London?

On average, a return flight from the United Kingdom to East London costs £932, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Manchester average £861, while Edinburgh runs a bit higher at £886.

What is the cheapest day to fly to East London?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to East London at £845 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at £1,040.

What is the cheapest month to fly to East London?

•November is the cheapest month to fly to East London with an average price of £606 return.
•December (£1,191) and July (£1,125) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to East London?

Morning flights to East London are the cheapest at £869 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at £1,031.

What is a good deal for flights to East London?

Flights under £773 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to East London at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•London £721
•Norwich £768.

Key details for flights to East London

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£382
Beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 21% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to East London

When to book flights to East London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to East London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to East London, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to East London is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to East London is around £773 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to East London?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to East London are from London, starting at £662 return.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at East London?

    British Airways operates the most flights from the United Kingdom to East London at 0 per week, while Lufthansa is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Kingdom to East London. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking East London flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to East London, a good return fare is around £773. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to East London in November. Return fares historically average £606, making November the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to £162 on a return flight. Morning flights to East London average £869 compared to £1,031 for afternoon flights.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to East London

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to East London? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
LufthansaOverall score based on 8278 reviews
6.5Entertainment
7.0Boarding
6.3Food
6.8Comfort
7.6Crew
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As always, Lufthansa checked my carry-on luggage, even though I was in front of the line. No other airline in the world does this. It's so annoying and unnecessary. There was enough space for it in the overhead bin. It's a TUMI Continental Carry-On. If you have the chance, rather fly easyJet or Condor on this route.

2.0 MediocreDaniel, Sept 2026
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As always, Lufthansa checked my carry-on luggage, even though I was in front of the line. No other airline in the world does this. It's so annoying and unnecessary. There was enough space for it in the overhead bin. It's a TUMI Continental Carry-On. If you have the chance, rather fly easyJet or Condor on this route.

Good communication via the app regarding the delayed departure. Uncomfortable seat for tall passengers. Could not straighten my legs.

3 4 3 seats are cruel, the average person should be able to fit in the seats and this was not the case. I was at an angle for hours just to remain in my seat .

Someone sat in my seat and this made boarding protracted and unpleasant. The stewardesses kept saying, “it is important that everyone be seated — or we will be further delayed,” but for a long time they did not tell me where to sit. At the end of the flight a baby screamed loudly for several minutes and it took ninety minutes (!) to get through EU passport and customs. We had to stand the whole time in a an overheated room. The seat on the plane was narrow. These things are not all Lufthansa’s fault but they made for a somewhat unpleasant trip.

Everything about the flight was excellent except for the fact that we had to wait one hour on the tar app and then I had to race to catch my connecting flight with the next stop

I was first assigned a seat that could not recline fully and was at the back of the craft. I was not able to select another seat during check-in even when opting to pay for selecting a different seat. I had to contact the airline and spent 25min with a chatbot and was then transferred to an agent who was very helpful and could change my seat (free of charge). The entire process took me one hour. If I happened to not have that hour available this would have been a problem. And that was only to check in. The next problem is that the airport lounge I had access to is located landside. How strange. So it means that you need to allow time for security check and passport control and boarding time when leaving the lounge, which makes it almost pointless having lounge access unless you have a very long layover or arrive 5 hours before the flight. Inflight service was okay. But not up to par with the likes of QA, SQ or CX, even though the price is the same or even more. It was much better than the domestic flight where Lufthansa is actually a low-cost airline with legacy airline prices.

The crew were excellent, smiling and kind. The seats were good for economy though my seat back got a bit sticky from getting out of the reclining position. The food was good for a Kosher meal, better than usual. Entertainment was okay, but there was no Wi-fi available the entire flight. Overall the flight was fine for an overnight flight. The flight attendant in my section was absolutely delightful.

Staff are really not attentive. Seem rather disinterested in attending to the customers in general.

Food was OK.. nothing to rave about but it was tasty enough. Many choices to choose from for entertainment. Seats tight but comfortable. Flight attendants cheerful & helpful.

The flight was smooth and on time. Check-in and boarding was very efficient. The flight was very comfortable and there was good entertainment and food on offer.

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

Ok we did get an upgrade and the flight was delayed 45 minutes BUT without any bias. The crew were excellent, friendly, efficient and verging on exuberant, they all were so happy to do their jobs. Food excellent and the new safety video is fun to watch.

old seat need to go! outdated and uncomfortable. I waited 40 minutes for my bag

Flight on time. Food was poor - low quality and hard to eat due to poor layout

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

Struggled with boarding pass on my iPhone.Suggest taking a printed copy. We sat upper deck at the rear on right hand side and best Economy flight in years. Bins below the windows made a massive difference for storage etc. inflight entertainment played up for a few pax but we were fine. Crew were first rate. Overall an excellent flight

They ran out of starter options but the alternative was okay. Just disappointed

Flight Beverly delayed and communication around that was poor. The actual boarding was lengthy and confusing.

Staff was wonderful. There was no breakfast because a cooling system had not been repaired. My luggage didn’t make it on the plane in London, so I had to wait to have my luggage delivered. I’m a long ways from home to be without items in my bag. We have to wait to be reimbursed for costs

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