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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights typically cost between R1 357 and R2 019 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R1 721 on Airlink (Jan 17-Jan 24).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to East London flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

How often are flights from Johannesburg to East London delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 19% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and East London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to East London flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights typically cost between R1 357 and R2 019 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R1 721 on Airlink (Jan 17-Jan 24).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London can take about 1h 25m. FlySafair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R1 704. Airlines will cover a distance of 768 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Cemair (R871), Airlink (R907), and FlySafair (R1 306) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London. Users have found that Cemair is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R571. Users have also found prices from R735 and R837 on Cemair and Airlink, respectively.

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London (average of R1 043). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 456). 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 11

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to ELS are scheduled on a Thursday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Question 12

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Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

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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 14

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 R827. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - East London) can be booked for R1 638 on average, our data indicates R2 191 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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: Air France (76%), Turkish Airlines (76%), FlySafair( 72%).

Question 16

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 FlySafair, Airlink or Cemair as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

Question 18

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 16 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London per day from 4 different airlines.

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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Question 25

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Round-trip from	R1 721
One-way from	R811
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R1 688
Good round-trip deal	R2 042 or less
Good one-way deal	R1 018 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cemair	CheapestR871	AverageR2 758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Cemair flights
Airlink	CheapestR1 247	AverageR1 724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
FlySafair	CheapestR1 329	AverageR1 949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Hahn Air Systems	CheapestR2 214	AverageR3 925	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 Monday and return on a Thursday

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

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

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How often are flights from Johannesburg to East London delayed?

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Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to East London flights?

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