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Flight deals from East London to London Heathrow

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from East London to London Heathrow? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.$1,620 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from East London on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,620, select.
London.$1,620 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from East London on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,620, select.
London.$1,630 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug, returning Thu, 5 Feb.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from East London on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,630, select.
London.$1,680 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Sun, 1 Mar.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from East London on Mon, 26 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,680, select.
London.$1,712 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Thu, 29 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from East London on Thu, 22 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 29 May, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,712, select.
London.$1,730 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 12 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from East London on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,730, select.
London.$1,950 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec, returning Sat, 27 Dec.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from East London on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 27 Dec, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,950, select.
London.$2,006 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Safair and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from East London on Sun, 25 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in East London.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,006, select.

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

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

East London to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,620
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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

The best price we found for a return flight from East London to London Heathrow is $1,620. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from East London to London Heathrow. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,620.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from East London to London Heathrow.
The cheapest month to fly from East London to London Heathrow is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from East London Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Tuesday, 23 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between East London Airport and London Heathrow Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 London Heathrow 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Emirates offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Heathrow.

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

  • The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is two hours behind East London.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ELS to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • If you'd like to visit a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from East London Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' O.R. Tambo International Airport is a sought-after stop between ELS and LHR.

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

  • $730 is the lowest price for a one-way East London Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,620. These fares can change based on availability.

  • To score cheap tickets from ELS to LHR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from East London Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from ELS to LHR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from East London Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about East London Airport (ELS)

  • Of the departures from East London Airport, 71.19% land on schedule at their destination.

  • East London Airport is about 13 kilometres from central East London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ELS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from East London Airport to London Heathrow Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London

  • From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from East London Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, go to London in February.

  • The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from East London Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ELS to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • Bristol is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from East London to London

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