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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to East London from R758

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to East London departing on 23/4. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Best price found

R758

Fastest flight time

1h 30m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in East London

1 airport
The best one-way flight to East London from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is R758. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to East London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R1 497.
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to East London takes 1h 30m
Direct flights go from Johannesburg to East London on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: FlySafair and Airlink..
There is 1 airport near East London: East London (ELS)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to East London

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

May. The cheapest time of year to fly to East London from Johannesburg is May. The most expensive is December.

What is the cheapest day to depart Johannesburg for East London?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday. The most expensive is usually Friday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to East London?

At midday. Johannesburg to East London flights are approximately 69% more expensive in the evening than at midday

What is the cheapest airline that flies to East London from Johannesburg?

Airlink. Airlink, FlySafair, and Hahn Air Systems are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to East London

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to East London flight route?

Johannesburg OR Tambo - East London. Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London for the best Johannesburg - East London flight prices

How far in advance should you book Johannesburg to East London flights?

7 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Johannesburg to East London is approximately 7 days to departure

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to East London on average per day?

The number of flights available between Johannesburg and East London is 13 per day as of March 2024. The most frequent departure time is 15:00, with 46% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to East London on average per week?

The number of flights available between Johannesburg and East London is 94 per week as of March 2024. The most frequent departure day is Monday, with 15% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Johannesburg to East London flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Johannesburg to East London.

If you are looking to fly from Johannesburg to East London, you are most likely going to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London Airport, the most popular airports on that route. You may be looking for an airport near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to depart from when travelling to East London and Johannesburg Lanseria Airport, located in Johannesburg is a great option. The cheapest route from Johannesburg to East London is JNB — ELS with an average price of R1 497 RT during the month of March.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to East London Airport (ELS)R1 497
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Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) to East London Airport (ELS)R4 757
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Easily compare return flights from Johannesburg to East London

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Johannesburg to East London by changing tabs
FlySafair
Apr 10
JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS16:25East London
Apr 17
ELS18:05East London
1h 30m
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Airlink
Sep 3
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 30m
ELS12:00East London
Sep 7
ELS8:20East London
1h 35m
JNB9:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Apr 22
JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS16:25East London
Apr 24
ELS17:00East London
1h 30m
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Apr 29
JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS16:25East London
May 6
ELS17:00East London
1h 30m
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Apr 25
JNB11:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS13:05East London
May 2
ELS9:30East London
1h 25m
JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Jun 29
JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS16:25East London
Jul 13
ELS14:15East London
1h 35m
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Johannesburg to East London

If you're looking for one-way flights from Johannesburg to East London, view some of our deals below provided by Airlink and FlySafair
FlySafair
Apr 23
JNB15:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS17:30East London
Airlink
Apr 25
JNB6:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 30m
ELS7:50East London
FlySafair
Jun 8
JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS16:25East London

Search last-minute flights to East London from Johannesburg

Find and compare return flight prices for your last-minute flight from Johannesburg to East London
FlySafair
Apr 3
JNB15:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS17:30East London
Apr 10
ELS17:00East London
1h 30m
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple Airlines
Apr 5
JNB6:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
4h 55m
1 stop
ELS11:25East London
Apr 7
ELS17:00East London
1h 30m
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Apr 5
JNB7:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS8:55East London
Apr 7
ELS17:00East London
1h 30m
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Apr 5
JNB7:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS8:55East London
Apr 7
ELS17:00East London
1h 30m
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Apr 5
JNB7:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS8:55East London
Apr 7
ELS17:00East London
1h 30m
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple Airlines
Apr 5
JNB6:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
4h 55m
1 stop
ELS11:25East London
Apr 7
ELS12:00East London
9h 10m
1 stop
JNB21:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to East London

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AirlinkPriceFrom R1 000Free CancellationRating
8,2
85 reviews
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FlySafairPriceFrom R1 017Free CancellationRating
8,3
104 reviews
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Hahn Air SystemsPriceFrom R1 486Free CancellationRating
6,2
6 reviews
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FlySafair flights from Johannesburg to East London

Our best FlySafair deals on Johannesburg to East London flight tickets
FlySafair
Apr 10
JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS16:25East London
Apr 17
ELS18:05East London
1h 30m
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Apr 22
JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS16:25East London
Apr 24
ELS17:00East London
1h 30m
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Apr 29
JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
1h 35m
ELS16:25East London
May 6
ELS17:00East London
1h 30m
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

  • How far is Johannesburg to East London by plane?

    East London is 757,2 km away from Johannesburg. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 30m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to East London Airport?

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg to East London Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to East London Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to East London Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to East London Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to East London Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your East London Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


What are the airports for flights from Johannesburg to East London?

You can fly to East London from Johannesburg with ease from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB), with there being a regular service operating throughout the week. Flights from JNB to East London Airport (ELS) can be as fast as one hour and 30 minutes. There are also occasional flights that leave from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) and take over five hours to reach East London. You can get to JNB airport quickly, with an Airport Shuttle taking only 18 minutes to the terminal. Whereas a taxi to HLA Airport takes around 35 minutes. Once in East London, you can quickly get to the city centre by taxi, which takes around 14 minutes.

Do any airlines fly direct from Johannesburg to East London?

There are many direct flights that you can take from Johannesburg to East London, so it’s a great route to fly. For instance, you can fly with Airlink, which takes about one hour and 30 minutes in total. You can also fly from Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to East London Airport (ELS) directly, with a total journey time of around one hour and 30 minutes too. FlySafair is another airline that operates this route, with the travel time normally taking around one hour and 35 minutes. There are many flights that depart throughout the week so you should find it easy to find a flight that matches you schedule. Not only do direct flights tend to be the fastest way to travel between JNB and ELS, but they are also normally cheaper than indirect routes.

What are good stopover options on the way from Johannesburg to East London?

Should the direct routes not be suitable for you, you might find that there is an indirect option that is more convenient. For example, FlySafair operate this route with one stopover in a time of around three hours and 25 minutes. The most likely place for this transfer is at Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR). British Airways also operates this route with one change in approximately six hours and 20 minutes. The most common stopover on this flight is at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). You can also fly this route on a multi-airline trip, with Link Airways and FlySafair, which takes approximately three hours and 25 minutes and also stops at DUR. In general, indirect flights take longer than direct trips and for this route are also more expensive.


Do you need a visa or a passport to fly from Johannesburg to East London?

Whilst you do not need a passport to travel on a domestic flight in South Africa, you will need a valid form of accepted photo identification. However you do no need a visa to travel internally as a South African citizen.


Alternative routes for Johannesburg to East London

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Johannesburg to Cape Town Flights
Fastest flight time2h 05m
Cheapest priceR1 895
Johannesburg to Durban Flights
Fastest flight time1h 05m
Cheapest priceR1 080
Cape Town to Johannesburg Flights
Fastest flight time2h 00m
Cheapest priceR1 858
Durban to Cape Town Flights
Fastest flight time2h 15m
Cheapest priceR1 990
Cape Town to Durban Flights
Fastest flight time2h 00m
Cheapest priceR1 895
Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Flights
Fastest flight time1h 35m
Cheapest priceR1 516
Durban to Johannesburg Flights
Fastest flight time1h 05m
Cheapest priceR967
Johannesburg to George Flights
Fastest flight time1h 55m
Cheapest priceR1 801
Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Flights
Fastest flight time1h 35m
Cheapest priceR1 497
Cape Town to Nelspruit Flights
Fastest flight time2h 25m
Cheapest priceR3 848
Bloemfontein to Cape Town Flights
Fastest flight time1h 45m
Cheapest priceR2 123
Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg Flights
Fastest flight time1h 05m
Cheapest priceR2 843

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to East London from Johannesburg with this policy.

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