Cheap Flights from East London Airport (ELS)

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Popular airlines from East London (ELS)

  • Qatar Airways

  • Hahn Air Systems

  • Lufthansa

  • British Airways

  • South African Airlink

  • South African Airways

  • Cemair

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Flights from East London Airport

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cemair
Wed, 23 Sept - Sun, 27 Sept
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$217 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$217
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 23 Sept from East London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 27 Sept, priced at AU$217 found 1 day ago
Cemair
Thu, 3 Sept - Sun, 6 Sept
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$289 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$289
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, 3 Sept from East London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 6 Sept, priced at AU$289 found 3 days ago
Cemair
Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$290 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$290
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, 13 Aug from East London to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 20 Aug, priced at AU$290 found 2 days ago
Airlink
Wed, 23 Sept - Sun, 27 Sept
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$296 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$296
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Wed, 23 Sept from East London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 27 Sept, priced at AU$296 found 1 day ago
Cemair
Mon, 10 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$312 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$312
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 10 Aug from East London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 16 Aug, priced at AU$312 found 3 days ago
Cemair
Wed, 23 Sept - Sun, 27 Sept
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$318 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$318
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 23 Sept from East London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 27 Sept, priced at AU$318 found 1 day ago
Cemair
Thu, 3 Sept - Sun, 6 Sept
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$336 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$336
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, 3 Sept from East London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 6 Sept, priced at AU$336 found 3 days ago
South African Airways
Thu, 3 Sept - Sun, 6 Sept
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$411 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$411
Return
found 3 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Thu, 3 Sept from East London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 6 Sept, priced at AU$411 found 3 days ago
Hahn Air Systems
Wed, 23 Sept - Sun, 27 Sept
ELS
East London
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$421 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$421
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Wed, 23 Sept from East London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 27 Sept, priced at AU$421 found 1 day ago
FlySafair
Sat, 4 July - Sat, 11 July
ELS
East London
SYD
Sydney
AU$2,562 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$2,562
Return
found 2 days ago
Select FlySafair flight, departing Sat, 4 July from East London to Sydney, returning Sat, 11 July, priced at AU$2,562 found 2 days 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 AU$109. 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 London AirportEast London, South AfricaIATA: ELS, ICAO: ELS-33.03559927.825899132.59 meters

East London Airport is also known by its International Air Transport Association code as ELS Airport and is located in the city of East London. Flights are handled by 7 airlines offering both international and domestic travel. The most common airline flying in and out of East London is South African Airways with 84 East London flights every month! Check out our helpful East London Airport information, including individual terminal maps and local weather information. It’s everything you need to book cheap East London flights for your next business trip or holiday!

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