Cheap flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R598

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELS — JNB
Mar 8 — Mar 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from East London to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from East London to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 February 2026.

Mon 9/216:00
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
FlySafair
Tue 10/27:20
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/2R1 341
Wed 11/218:05
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
FlySafair
Fri 13/215:00
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 5/2R1 454
Tue 17/218:05
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
FlySafair
Fri 20/27:20
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/2R1 600
Fri 20/29:30
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 25m
FlySafair
Tue 24/215:55
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 4/2R1 664
Fri 20/218:05
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
FlySafair
Sun 22/215:00
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/2R1 697
Fri 8/512:35
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Sat 10/1010:30
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 5/2R1 713
Fri 27/217:10
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
FlySafair
Sun 1/37:35
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 5/2R1 761
Fri 3/412:35
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Fri 17/418:05
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 4/2R2 149
Sun 7/612:35
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/611:30
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R2 295
Sat 14/27:25
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 20m
Airlink
Mon 16/218:05
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 3/2R2 359
Sat 14/215:50
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
FlySafair
Mon 16/26:00
JNB
-
ELS
1 stop5h 25m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/2R2 392

Find flight deals from East London to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from East London (ELS) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R1 600

One-way from

R598

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R1 568

Good round-trip deal

R1 649 or less

Good one-way deal

R833 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 17/2-20/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • East London to Johannesburg
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 17/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • East London to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R292 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R273 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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East London

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Mon 23/2

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 600

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 17/2

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

7:20-8:55

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 600

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 20/2

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

15:55-17:30

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 664

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Sat 21/2

9:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

11:30-13:05

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 697

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 20/2

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

15:00-16:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 697

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 8/5

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 713

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Wed 29/4

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 713

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Sat 4/4

7:30-9:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

R1 713

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 27/2

17:10-18:40

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

7:35-9:10

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 761

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 17/2

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

R598

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Best time to book a flight from East London to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from East London to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 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 East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R840). Flying from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 390). 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 ELS to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from East London to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 February 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 6 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Airlink and FlySafair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

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
8,4
Very Good

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

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

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

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

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying from East London. East London (ELS) is just 8,3 km from the centre of the city. East London is the only East London airport and it handles 15 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 3 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from East London on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as R1 600, FlySafair can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from East London in 1h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 768 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Cemair, at R824, was found to be the cheapest airline from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Airlink and FlySafair. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    R607 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FlySafair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Airlink and Cemair, with prices starting from R816 and R889, respectively.

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

    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 East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: Qatar Airways (82%), Emirates (82%), Airlink (82%).

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

    While on average a flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R1 478, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R579. When looking at the most popular route, (East London - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R1 454 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from East London to OR Tambo 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 East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R840). Flying from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 390). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from East London to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from East London to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CemairCheapestR824AverageR1 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR844AverageR1 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR1 278AverageR1 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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