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

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to East London delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and East London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.

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

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

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

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.

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

A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London can take about 1h 30m. Airlink provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R2 065. Airlines will cover a distance of 768 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R623. Users have also found prices from R757 and R856 on Cemair and Airlink, respectively.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London

The most flights from JNB to ELS are scheduled on a Wednesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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.

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).

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R600. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - East London) can be booked for R1 726 on average, our data indicates R1 311 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London.

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

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 (88%), Qatar Airways (73%), Lufthansa( 73%).

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

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.

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

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

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

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Thu 12/313:50

JNB

ELS

Nonstop1h 35m

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Mon 16/318:05

ELS

JNB

Nonstop1h 30m

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Deal found 10/3R1 337

Wed 18/315:55

JNB

ELS

Nonstop1h 35m

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Thu 19/318:05

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JNB

Nonstop1h 30m

FlySafair

Deal found 11/3R1 388

Mon 16/313:50

JNB

ELS

Nonstop1h 35m

FlySafair

Mon 23/316:00

ELS

JNB

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FlySafair

Deal found 10/3R1 455

Wed 18/311:30

JNB

ELS

Nonstop1h 35m

FlySafair

Wed 25/318:05

ELS

JNB

Nonstop1h 30m

FlySafair

Deal found 14/3R1 591

Thu 19/37:20

JNB

ELS

Nonstop1h 35m

FlySafair

Fri 20/318:05

ELS

JNB

Nonstop1h 30m

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Deal found 13/3R1 726

Sun 15/37:35

JNB

ELS

Nonstop1h 35m

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Thu 19/39:30

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JNB

Nonstop1h 25m

FlySafair

Deal found 13/3R1 743

Fri 13/37:20

JNB

ELS

Nonstop1h 35m

FlySafair

Sat 14/314:15

ELS

JNB

Nonstop1h 35m

FlySafair

Deal found 11/3R1 895

Tue 24/311:30

JNB

ELS

Nonstop1h 35m

FlySafair

Tue 31/313:40

ELS

JNB

Nonstop1h 35m

FlySafair

Deal found 12/3R1 946

Thu 16/415:55

JNB

ELS

Nonstop1h 35m

FlySafair

Sun 19/49:45

ELS

JNB

Nonstop1h 30m

FlySafair

Deal found 13/3R2 031

Wed 10/618:05

JNB

ELS

Nonstop1h 25m

Airlink

Wed 17/67:30

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JNB

Nonstop1h 30m

Airlink

Deal found 14/3R2 065

Wed 6/518:05

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Deal found 13/3R2 082

Mon 13/718:05

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Fri 7/8

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

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JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

East London

Sat 9/5

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 082

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

12:05-13:40

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sun 19/4

17:10-18:40

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 336

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Fri 4/9

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 403

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Sat 11/7

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 539

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Fri 17/4

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 674

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

East London

Tue 5/5

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 776

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

11:30-13:05

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Mon 4/5

7:00-8:20

Nonstop1h 20m

R3 029

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JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 049

JohannesburgEast London

JNB - ELS

JNBELS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 049

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

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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London (average of R1 066). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London in April is currently the most expensive (average of R1 506). 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.

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

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing East London

See what other customers who have flown with Airlink and FlySafair from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8,4

Very Good

83 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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8,4

Very Good

83 reviews

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Very Good

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1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FlySafair

8,2

Very Good

128 reviews

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8,4

Very Good

83 reviews

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1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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What airport do you fly into for flights to East London from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
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 14 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London per day from 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?
A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London can take about 1h 30m. Airlink provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R2 065. Airlines will cover a distance of 768 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London round-trip?
According to our current data, Cemair (R881), Airlink (R919), and FlySafair (R1 390) 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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R623. Users have also found prices from R757 and R856 on Cemair and Airlink, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?
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 (88%), Qatar Airways (73%), Lufthansa( 73%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R600. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - East London) can be booked for R1 726 on average, our data indicates R1 311 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to East London that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to East London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to East London?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to East London?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London (average of R1 066). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London in April is currently the most expensive (average of R1 506). 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.

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