Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | May |
Round-trip from | R30 736 |
One-way from | R1 552 |
Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 8 days in advance to save up to 4% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 8 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Johannesburg to East London 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R1 798, or R2 120 for flights within the next 24 hours.
The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to East London from Johannesburg average R1 904. You can even find prices in May for less than R1 904, as users have found deals to East London from as low as R947. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to East London from Johannesburg. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 41%.
When flying from Johannesburg to East London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
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Budget
R1 495 - R8 613
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Johannesburg OR TamboEast London
JNB - ELS
JNBELS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 5/2
Nonstop1h 35m
East London
Mon 12/2
Nonstop1h 30m
Johannesburg OR TamboEast London
JNB - ELS
JNBELS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 19/2
Nonstop1h 35m
East London
Mon 26/2
Nonstop1h 30m
Johannesburg OR TamboEast London
JNB - ELS
JNBELS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/1
Nonstop1h 35m
East London
Thu 11/1
Nonstop1h 35m
Johannesburg OR TamboEast London
JNB - ELS
JNBELS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 6/1
Nonstop1h 35m
East London
Sat 13/1
Nonstop1h 30m
Johannesburg OR TamboEast London
JNB - ELS
JNBELS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 2/1
Nonstop1h 35m
East London
Sun 7/1
Nonstop1h 30m
Johannesburg OR TamboEast London
JNB - ELS
JNBELS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 18/12
Nonstop1h 35m
East London
Tue 19/12
Nonstop1h 30m
Johannesburg OR TamboEast London
JNB - ELS
JNBELS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 25/12
Nonstop1h 35m
East London
Wed 3/1
Nonstop1h 30m
Johannesburg OR TamboEast London
JNB - ELS
JNBELS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 18/12
1 stop3h 20m
East London
Tue 19/12
Nonstop1h 30m
Johannesburg LanseriaEast London
HLA - ELS
HLAELS
Johannesburg Lanseria
Sun 17/12
1 stop15h 15m
East London
Sun 7/1
1 stop8h 45m
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to East London (average of R86). Flying from Johannesburg to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of R120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
January
R1 628
February
R1 912
March
R1 931
April
R1 969
May
R1 704
June
R1 723
July
R1 893
August
R1 931
September
R1 931
October
R1 798
November
R1 760
December
R2 272
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Boarding
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Food
Entertainment
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Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Overall
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
ELS Temperature | 15 - 21 °C |
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ELS Rainfall | 30 - 90 mm |
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East London, South Africa, is the gateway to the Eastern Cape – a landscape of wild cliffs, sand hills and the whale-friendly waters of the Indian Ocean. But before diving into the countryside, it’s well worth having a quick poke around the city. Crumbling Victorian houses and time warp museums pop up downtown. The city is best used as a springboard to the Wild Coast, where the jagged coastline and ancient forests are a Mecca for hikers. Alternatively, wind your way along the Sunshine Coast, which gets the most sunshine in South Africa – an average of 6 hours a day. The great weather and mild sea temperatures make it one of the best surf spots on the planet. Greenery comes in the shape of East London Coast Nature Reserve, which gives a taster of the rugged scenery that lies beyond. Best of all, travelling from Johannesburg to East London is easy. Around 7 short direct flights jet off every day.
Direct Johannesburg to East London flights are nice and short – around 1 hour 25 minutes long. Flights with stops can last up to 14 hours.
Currently MANGO, Safair, and South African, and Kulu airlines offer nonstop flights between O.R. Tambo International Airport and East London Airport. The flight is short at an hour and a half, at the most. Most airlines have a range of flight times and dates to choose from. South African Airlines has the biggest number of options when it comes to nonstop flight choices to East London. You can also find nonstop flights between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth for cheap.
The airline you choose may have layovers in Cape Town or the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. However, the most common and affordable flights between Johannesburg and East London are typically nonstop. Those that do have layovers can extend flight time by 24 hours or more. You will find the pricing situation to be a bit opposite from the norm when it comes to flights with stopovers.
Direct flights depart up to 7 times a day. Over 40 flights offer routes with a stopover, but they’re often pretty expensive.
The O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg services many flights to East London Airport. This airport is conveniently located about 22 km northeast of the Johannesburg city center, making it about 25 minutes by car or taxi. Alternatively, there is a train system and public transportation available, which will take you on an hour trip from the city to the airport. Another option is the Lanseria International Airport, a privately-owned airport located 47km away from Johannesburg. It takes about 45 minutes to arrive at the airport via taxi. Both OR Tambo International Airport and Lanseria International Airports offer departing flights to the nearby Port Elizabeth Airport if you do not wish to fly directly to East London.
The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to East London are the direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport. For the best deals, watch out for the early morning or mid-afternoon flights.
If you are a South African citizen, or if you already have a visa to enter the country, you do not need to take any extra steps to enter East London. Outside travelers may need to apply for a visa or a passport before being able to enter South Africa. It’s recommended to apply for your passport several weeks before your planned flight. In addition, you should have at least two blank pages before entering South Africa, so that the authorities may properly record your stay.
Most people fly into East London (ELS) if they book a flight to East London from Johannesburg. On average, East London has 13 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 3 airlines. East London is conveniently located just 8,3 km from East London’s city centre.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to East London for under R1 500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on FlySafair for just R1 495, but on average you can expect to pay R2 877.
Cheapflights has 14 direct flights from Johannesburg to East London under R1 500. A good price for a direct flight from Johannesburg to East London is less than R2 726.
There are currently 20+ open flights from Johannesburg to East London within the next 7 days for less than R3 000.
According to our current data, FlySafair (R1 495), offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to East London. FlySafair is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to East London are FlySafair (R965), Hahn Air Systems (R1 514), and Airlink (R2 291).
Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to East London, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Airlink, FlySafair or Hahn Air Systems.
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg to East London on time: FlySafair (87%), United Airlines (84%), Qatar Airways (78%).
Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to East London? While on average our users pay R1 523, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R730. The most popular route (Johannesburg Lanseria - East London), is priced around R4 638.
JNB stands for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, while ELS stands for East London Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY).
If you are looking for flights that are eco-friendly from Johannesburg to East London, you can fly with British Airways, FlySafair and Airlink. These are the only airlines that fly this route, and all have eco-friendly pledges. If you choose to fly with British Airways, you will be flying with one of the most environmentally-friendly airlines in the world. British Airways tries to reduce its carbon emissions by using more eco-friendly fuel. If you choose to fly with FlySafair, you will be flying with an airline that is very sustainable when it comes to water usage. Due to the droughts that often occur in South Africa, this airline does not want to worsen the crisis. It does this by raising awareness on their flights to having full planes and not flying a few passengers. Airlink is also trying to reduce its carbon emissions. They are currently tracking their emissions and have a three-year plan in place to make sure they keep decreasing them.
There are quite a few ways to make sustainable travel from Johannesburg to East London. One of the ways you can do this is by taking a direct flight. Some flights first fly to Durban or Cape Town, so try to take a direct one instead. Another thing you can do is pack light. The less weight on a plane, the less fuel it uses. Try to book an economy seat on the plane. An economy seat takes up less space; therefore, more people can travel in one trip. You can also fly with airlines that have a carbon emissions reduction program, like British Airways or Airlink.