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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to East London, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to East London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Johannesburg to East London - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to East London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London is May, where tickets cost C$ 115 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 194 and C$ 148 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 61 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London. They are: Airlink, Cemair and FlySafair. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with FlySafair at C$ 90. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FlySafair.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London per day?

Each day, there are between 6 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in East London, with an average flight time of 1h 32m. The most common departure time is 4:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 56 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to East London?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 6:20 am and will be landing in East London at 7:50 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to East London?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London jets off at 6:00 pm and lands at 7:30 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Johannesburg to East London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to East London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to East London flights

  • What accessibility facilities does OR Tambo Airport Johannesburg offer?

    Passengers with limited mobility flying through OR Tambo Airport Johannesburg have access to wheelchairs on request. The airport staff members are well trained and always willing to help you board and alight the flight. There are also parking lots and restrooms for people with limited mobility

  • How can I get to my final destination while at East London Airport?

    There are several modes of transportation that you can use to get to your final destination once you arrive at East London Airport. The cheapest way to get to the city centre from the airport is by using the service buses available at the airport gate. The buses will cost you around R2, and it will take roughly 20 minutes to the city centre. You can also opt for a taxi which will take about 10 minutes to cover the same distance. The taxi and cars are faster compared to the buses.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to East London?

    The Boeing 737 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to East London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to East London?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and East London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to East London?

    There are direct flights from Johannesburg to East London on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to East London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to East London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to East London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to East London from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to East London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to East London with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to East London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to East London from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to East London

  • You should consider flying with FlySafair, Airlink or Hahn Air System if you would like to enjoy the airport lounge's amenities when you arrive in East London.
  • OR Tambo Airport Johannesburg has several parking locations for you if you are leaving Johannesburg and don’t know where you can park your car. You can use the parking lot in the Basement or on the Third Floor at Terminal 3. The airport also offers a parking lot for drivers looking for a place to park for a few hours. It also provides parking for the shuttle and other cars waiting to pick up passengers or drop them off.
  • Nursing mothers flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London have a private, secure room where they can breastfeed and pump milk for their babies. You can find these rooms at the Arrivals and Departure Hall, and the rooms are fully equipped with chairs, a sink, changing tables and soft lighting.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Johannesburg to East London?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to East London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +4 more

Airlink, British Airways, +5 more

Saturday

Airlink, FlySafair, Lufthansa, +2 more

Airlink, FlySafair, +3 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

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Nonstop returns

East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +4 more

Airlink, British Airways, +5 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +4 more

Airlink, British Airways, +5 more

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Top airline flying from Johannesburg to East London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to East London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to East London? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
FlySafairOverall score based on 106 reviews
8.7Crew
6.2Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.7Comfort
6.6Food
Airline reviews

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

8.0 ExcellentMilan, Jan. 2024HLA - CPT
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Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"

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Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

East London (ELS)South Africa

Cabin classes:

C$ 101

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