Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights typically cost between R1 687 and R2 320 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R1 582 on FlySafair (Sept 29-Oct 6).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights typically cost between R1 687 and R2 320 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R1 582 on FlySafair (Sept 29-Oct 6).

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Airlink (R1 358), FlySafair (R1 421), and Cemair (R1 440) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London. Users have found that Airlink is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London (average of R91). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of R136). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to ELS are scheduled on a Friday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Question 7

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in East London ranges from 30.0 - 90.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit East London when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to East London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R815. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - East London) can be booked for R1 389 on average our data indicates R1 572 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

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Before booking your flight to East London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: FlySafair (86%), Qatar Airways (72%), Emirates( 72%).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London, you may want to consider flying on Airlink, Cemair or FlySafair as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 22% on the overall cost on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 60 days in advance to save up to 14% 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 60 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 OR Tambo Airport to East London 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R1 916, or R2 549 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to East London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R2 058. You can even find prices in May for less than R2 058, as users have found deals to East London from as low as R1 353. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to East London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 31%.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ELS?

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 70% on airfare.

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to East London from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight to East London from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to East London, which is the city’s only airport. East London (ELS) is located 8,3 km from the centre of East London. There are 12 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London per day from 4 different airlines.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to East London that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to East London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to East London?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to East London.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to East London?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to East London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to East London?

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Deals for OR Tambo to East London flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to East London?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from OR Tambo to East London for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 22

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Question 23

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Round-trip from	R1 582
One-way from	R861
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R1 881
Good round-trip deal	R1 776 or less
Good one-way deal	R942 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Airlink	CheapestR1 358	AverageR1 838	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
FlySafair	CheapestR1 421	AverageR2 188	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Cemair	CheapestR1 440	AverageR3 070	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Cemair flights
Hahn Air Systems	CheapestR2 352	AverageR4 409	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Hahn Air Systems flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London are usually found in May or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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