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Cheapest round-trip
$1,478
Typical prices: $1,470-$2,307
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/11Sat 9/15
EWR - ELS • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way
$1,121
Typical prices: $989-$1,222
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/14
JFK - ELS • 2 stops
Top airlines
Lufthansa
Best reviews • 6.8 score
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 44% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to East London

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to East London

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
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9:45 pm - 9:10 amEWR  Newark-ELS East London
29h 25m3 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo
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9:30 am - 8:55 amELS  East London-EWR Newark
29h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole
$1,478Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16
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9:45 pm - 9:10 amEWR  Newark-ELS East London
29h 25m3 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo
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5:10 pm - 7:45 pmELS  East London-EWR Newark
32h 35m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole Lome
$1,484Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
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10:00 pm - 8:55 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ELS East London
28h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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9:30 am - 9:00 amELS  East London-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl
$1,487Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
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10:55 am - 7:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ELS East London
50h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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7:30 am - 9:00 amELS  East London-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
55h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl
$1,641Emirates
Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5
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11:45 pm - 12:00 pmEWR  Newark-ELS East London
53h 15m3 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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7:30 am - 9:10 pmELS  East London-EWR Newark
44h 40m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl Athens Eleftherios V.
$1,653Emirates
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
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11:20 am - 8:55 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ELS East London
39h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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6:05 pm - 6:55 pmELS  East London-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 50m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa
$1,664Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 1
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10:00 pm - 7:30 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ELS East London
39h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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12:35 pm - 10:30 pmELS  East London-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl
$1,665Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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11:55 pm - 12:00 pmEWR  Newark-ELS East London
54h 05m3 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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7:30 am - 9:20 pmELS  East London-EWR Newark
43h 50m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl Athens Eleftherios V.
$1,703Emirates
Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 28
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1:20 am - 2:55 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ELS East London
30h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Cape Town Intl
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9:30 am - 8:10 amELS  East London-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl
$1,723Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16
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11:55 pm - 1:05 pmEWR  Newark-ELS East London
55h 10m3 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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9:30 am - 9:20 pmELS  East London-EWR Newark
41h 50m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl Athens Eleftherios V.
$1,764Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to East London flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United States to East London with more confidence.

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

Morning flights to East London are the cheapest at $1,387 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $2,580.

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Key details for flights to East London

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$1,121
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 43% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to East London?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to East London are from:
    • New York, from $1,478 round-trip
    • Washington, D.C., from $1,641 round-trip

  • 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 $1,470 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to East London?

    Lufthansa is the most popular airline with KAYAK users flying to East London, and has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

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, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $1,470 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to East London around January. Round-trip fares historically average $1,036 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on 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 ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $1,193 per round-trip. Morning flights to East London average $1,387 compared to $2,580 for noon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Everything you need to know for your flight to East London

Information on the airport you'll fly into in East London

East London (ELS)