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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London:

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:18 am
• Latest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 7:38 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London takes 1h 33m, covering 1,236 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London range from C$ 154 to C$ 245, with an average of C$ 196 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 154 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the C$ 196 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 195 round-trip, compared to C$ 530 via a layover through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Cemair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while FlySafair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights are:

• Cemair: 90% on time
• FlySafair: 86% on time
• Airlink: 71% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 8–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy 600/650 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 236 to C$ 1,963. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 185, which is 88% above the typical average for this route.

East London Airport (ELS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Avis
• Budget

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at East London (ELS).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 19m.

Connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London most commonly pass through:

• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 184 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 208, a difference of C$ 24.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Airlink
• Cemair

Flying via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 28m, compared with 5h 46m via Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Airlink: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Cemair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.