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Cheap Flights from Durban to East London

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Today’s best flight deals from Durban to East London

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Durban to East London

June 18 - June 22

Cheapest
Best

DUR - East London

$148

$136

Round trip

June 18 - June 24

Cheapest

DUR - East London

$135

$136

Round trip

June 17 - June 18

Earliest

DUR - East London

$148

$141

Round trip

June 18 - July 13

DUR - East London

$121

$142

Round trip

June 18 - July 15

DUR - East London

$121

$142

Round trip

June 18 - June 19

DUR - East London

$148

$142

Round trip

June 18 - July 1

DUR - East London

$124

$142

Round trip

June 18 - June 21

DUR - East London

$148

$142

Round trip

June 19 - June 22

DUR - East London

$148

$143

Round trip

June 19 - June 24

DUR - East London

$141

$143

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Durban to East London

A typical journey from Durban to East London takes about 2h 30m, including connections. This duration accounts for the overall travel time you can expect when flying this route.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Durban to East London, prices typically range from $84–$162, with a median of $124. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices can be challenging.
The cheapest time to fly from Durban to East London is usually during February, with a median fare of $72. March also offers competitive prices, with a median of $76, followed by December at $83. These months present the best opportunities for more affordable travel on this route.
A meaningful share of itineraries, 52%, are non-stop flights from Durban to East London, while the remaining itineraries connect at least once. For those flights that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.
The distance between Durban and East London is 492 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall flight duration and travel experience.

How much is a round trip from Durban to East London

Regular price: $115 - $263

Prices for flights from Durban to East London are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 115 USD and 263 USD. The current lowest deal is 136 USD with Safair, for travel from June 18 to June 22.

now $136

Low $115

High $263

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to East London

The cheapest month to fly from Durban to East London is February, with a median price of $72. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $205. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $72

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $205

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Direct flights from Durban to East London

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Safair

Last-minute flights going from Durban to East London

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - East London

Safair

Durban (DUR) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$148

$141

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - East London

Safair

Durban (DUR) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$148

$136

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - East London

Safair

Durban (DUR) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$135

$136

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - East London

Safair

Durban (DUR) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$121

$142

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - East London

Safair

Durban (DUR) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$121

$142

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - East London

Safair

Durban (DUR) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$148

$142

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Durban to East London

4 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 22

$148  →  $136

8%

1 night

Jun 17 - Jun 18

$148  →  $141

5%

1 night

Jun 18 - Jun 19

$148  →  $142

4%

3 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 21

$148  →  $142

4%

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to East London

Durban - East London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Durban to East London are near the typical level of $124.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $72.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 2h 30m direct

Direct flights from Durban to East London typically take 2 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is an airline that offers direct flights on the Durban to East London route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair: 1 direct deal found

Safair has had 1 direct deal found for flights from Durban to East London.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon

Historically, only 4% of deals for this route are considered a good price.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to East London.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

East London main airports to arrive at

East London (ELS)

Cheapest

East London Airport is ideal for direct access to East London from Durban.

📍 ~1 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Airports nearby East London used as alternative

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth offers significantly more flight options and can be a practical alternative for East London.

📍 ~250 km from East London (approximately 3-hour drive from East London, accessible via the N2 highway)

💸 Flights from ~$159

Mthatha (UTT)

Mthatha is geographically the closest alternative airport, though it has a very limited flight schedule.

📍 ~150 km from East London

💸 Flights from ~$388

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Bloemfontein is a stable regional hub, but it is a long distance from East London.

📍 ~450 km from East London

💸 Flights from ~$204

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg is an alternative regional airport, but it has limited flight frequency.

📍 ~350 km from East London

💸 Flights from ~$343

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Jul 29

East London, South Africa

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$2,058

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to East London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Durban to East London is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $112. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $166. Even flights booked 60+ days in advance are slightly higher, averaging $117, indicating that planning within the 28-59 day window often yields better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Durban to East London is considered to be $84 or less. The median price for this route was $124. Prices at the 75th percentile were around $162, indicating that a significant portion of flights were more expensive. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $84, it represents a strong value compared to typical prices.

Historically, February and March are typically the cheapest months to fly from Durban to East London, with median prices of $72 and $76 respectively. December also shows a relatively low median price of $83. The annual median price for this route is $124, making these months significantly more affordable than the yearly average.

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