Which airlines fly to East London?

British Airways is the airline most momondo users in United Kingdom opt for when booking flights to East London. Lufthansa is also popular choice when flying to East London from United Kingdom. Most major airlines flying from United Kingdom to East London will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.

Lufthansa Flights to East London

There are 6 Lufthansa flights to East London in a normal week. The most common departure point is Johannesburg OR Tambo and the best Lufthansa ticket price seen on momondo is £605 (last 72 hours, from London Heathrow, to East London). Lufthansa has a score of 6.8 from 8,299 user reviews on momondo.

British Airways Flights to East London

Another popular choice for flights to East London is British Airways (6.7/10, 8,275 reviews). Most British Airways flights landing in East London will be arriving from Johannesburg OR Tambo, but there are 7 British Airways flights to East London from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best British Airways deal found on momondo this week was £802 (London Heathrow to East London, round-trip).

£385 Cheap Flights to East London in 2026/27

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06:50 - 08:15LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

23h 25m1 stop Cape Town Intl

15:10 - 21:05ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

31h 55m1 stop Cape Town Intl

£669Multiple Airlines

Fri, 27 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec

16:40 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

24h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 08:05ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£685Lufthansa

Thu, 21 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

17:50 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

23h 40m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 08:05ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£685Lufthansa

Mon, 18 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

10:25 - 17:30LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

29h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo

09:45 - 09:35ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

25h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main

£693Multiple Airlines

Mon, 18 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

17:50 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

23h 40m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 08:05ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£714Lufthansa

Thu, 21 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

10:00 - 17:30LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

29h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

09:45 - 06:20ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

22h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

£718Multiple Airlines

Thu, 7 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan

17:25 - 17:30LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

22h 05m2 stops Madrid Barajas Johannesburg OR Tambo

09:30 - 09:00ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

25h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas

£730Multiple Airlines

Mon, 30 Nov - Thu, 17 Dec

18:30 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

15h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 06:45ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

20h 10m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

£1,084British Airways

Sun, 22 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

18:30 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

15h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 05:35ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

18h 00m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

£1,118British Airways

Wed, 17 Mar - Tue, 11 May

18:30 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

15h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 05:35ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

18h 00m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

£1,126British Airways

Mon, 15 Mar - Tue, 11 May

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17:25 - 15:25LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

20h 00m2 stops Madrid Barajas Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:50 - 09:00ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

19h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas

£725Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

20:25 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

37h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 19:15ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

32h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

£742KLM

Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

10:00 - 08:55LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

44h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

07:50 - 21:15ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

15h 25m1 stop Cape Town Intl

£762Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov

17:25 - 18:10LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

22h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

09:30 - 15:30ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

32h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

£783Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov

08:00 - 13:05BHX Birmingham-ELS East London

27h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

08:00 - 06:35ELS East London-BHX Birmingham

24h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

£804Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

11:20 - 15:25LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

26h 05m3 stops Milan Malpensa Madrid Barajas Johannesburg OR Tambo

07:30 - 06:40ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

25h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

£806Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

12:00 - 15:25STN London Stansted-ELS East London

25h 25m3 stops Milan Malpensa Madrid Barajas Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 12:05ELS East London-STN London Stansted

25h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

£806Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

08:10 - 16:35BHX Birmingham-ELS East London

30h 25m3 stops Dublin Cairo Johannesburg OR Tambo

18:40 - 11:40ELS East London-BHX Birmingham

43h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

£855Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

10:00 - 16:35LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

28h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

09:30 - 06:40ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

23h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

£919Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov

17:20 - 07:20STN London Stansted-ELS East London

36h 00m2 stops Istanbul Cape Town Intl

07:00 - 16:20ELS East London-STN London Stansted

35h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

£931Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov

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LGW London Gatwick - ELS East London

LGWELS

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Fri 27/11

06:50-08:15

1 stop23h 25m

East London

Sat 12/12

15:10-21:05

1 stop31h 55m

£669

LondonEast London

LHR London Heathrow - ELS East London

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Thu 21/1

16:40-19:30

2 stops24h 50m

East London

Sun 31/1

12:35-08:05

2 stops21h 30m

£685

LondonEast London

LHR London Heathrow - ELS East London

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 18/1

17:50-19:30

2 stops23h 40m

East London

Sun 31/1

12:35-08:05

2 stops21h 30m

£685

LondonEast London

LGW London Gatwick - ELS East London

LGWELS

London Gatwick

Mon 18/1

10:25-17:30

2 stops29h 05m

East London

Sun 31/1

09:45-09:35

2 stops25h 50m

£693

LondonEast London

LHR London Heathrow - ELS East London

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Thu 21/1

17:50-19:30

2 stops23h 40m

East London

Sun 31/1

12:35-08:05

2 stops21h 30m

£714

LondonEast London

LGW London Gatwick - ELS East London

LGWELS

London Gatwick

Thu 7/1

10:00-17:30

2 stops29h 30m

East London

Sun 17/1

09:45-06:20

2 stops22h 35m

£718

LondonEast London

LGW London Gatwick - ELS East London

LGWELS

London Gatwick

Mon 30/11

17:25-17:30

2 stops22h 05m

East London

Thu 17/12

09:30-09:00

2 stops25h 30m

£730

LondonEast London

LHR London Heathrow - ELS East London

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Sun 22/11

18:30-12:00

1 stop15h 30m

East London

Wed 25/11

12:35-06:45

1 stop20h 10m

£1,084

Fastest return journey

LondonEast London

LHR London Heathrow - ELS East London

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Wed 17/3

18:30-12:00

1 stop15h 30m

East London

Tue 11/5

12:35-05:35

1 stop18h 00m

£1,118

LondonEast London

LHR London Heathrow - ELS East London

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 15/3

18:30-12:00

1 stop15h 30m

East London

Tue 11/5

12:35-05:35

1 stop18h 00m

£1,126

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Best One-Way Price	£385
Best Round-Trip Price	£669
Fastest flight time	44h 45m

The best one-way flight price to East London from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £385 (London Gatwick to East London).

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The best return flight price to East London from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £669 (London Gatwick to East London).

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The fastest flight to East London from United Kingdom takes 44h 45m (London Luton to East London).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to East London

How long does it take to fly to East London?

On average, it takes 22h 45m to fly from United Kingdom to East London if you fly out of London Heathrow (the most popular airport in United Kingdom) and into East London (the most popular airport in East London). If you’re flying out of Manchester and into East London, then the flight time is around .

When did momondo last update prices for flights to East London Airport?

Prices for flights to East London Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to East London Airport?

As of October 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights to East London Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to East London Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to East London Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to East London Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to East London Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at East London Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to East London?

It is quick and easy to find flights to East London on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to East London that suits you.

Can I find flights to East London with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to East London with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights to East London?

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I’m not ready to book a flight to East London right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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