£575 Cheap Flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to East London (ELS)

Q: How much are return flights from London Heathrow to East London?

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to East London is £575. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow to East London?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Heathrow to East London. But we found flights with one or more stops from £575.

Q: How many flights are there a week from London Heathrow to East London?

As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from London Heathrow to East London.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow to East London?

The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to East London is usually November.

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London Airport on Sunday, 16 November 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Heathrow Airport and East London Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

Q: How can I find the best flight deal to East London?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to East London but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Q: When is the best time to book flights to East London?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to East London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Q: Which is the cheapest airline to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London with?

Currently, EgyptAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to East London.

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East London.£575 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Nov, returning Sun, 30 Nov.Return flight with EgyptAir and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £575, select.

East London.£590 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Nov, returning Fri, 16 Jan.Return flight with EgyptAir and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Fri, 16 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £590, select.

East London.£594 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £594, select.

East London.£599 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep, returning Mon, 22 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £599, select.

East London.£640 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from East London on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £640, select.

East London.£661 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Feb, returning Wed, 25 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from East London on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £661, select.

East London.£714 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Fri, 13 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £714, select.

East London.£721 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jan, returning Thu, 15 Jan.Return flight with Air France and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from East London on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £721, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to East London

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to East London flights are currently cheapest in November.

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London Heathrow to East London: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Heathrow to East London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than East London.

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Cheapest flight found	£575
Cheapest month to fly	November

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to East London: Frequently asked questions

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Which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow to East London?

How many flights are there a week from London Heathrow to East London?

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow to East London?

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London Airport on?

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When is the best time to book flights to East London?

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Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to East London Airport (ELS): what you need to know

Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LHR to ELS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to East London Airport. Many passengers pass through O.R. Tambo International Airport when flying between LHR and ELS.

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to East London Airport (ELS)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to East London Airport flight is £415. A return fare right now is £575. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to ELS if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to ELS.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London Airport.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 19 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at East London Airport (ELS)

If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to East London Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ELS:
Follow your own route with an East London Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from U-Save, Green Motion or First - Car Hire and chase adventure across East London and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from East London Airport around three weeks before your trip.

Getting from East London Airport (ELS) to central East London

From East London Airport, East London is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to East London Airport (ELS)

It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London Airport. July is the busiest month to visit East London. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London Airport for February if you want to go to East London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to ELS in July. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

East London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 290 miles north-east of East London, a trip to Durban will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Moses Mabhida Stadium, Golden Mile and Umgeni River Bird Park.
Around 140 miles south-west of East London, Port Elizabeth is another favourite stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Kragga Kamma Game Park, Bayworld and Sardinia Bay golf Club.