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Find cheap flights from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from R728

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from East London to OR Tambo departing on 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from East London to OR Tambo (ELS-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from East London to OR Tambo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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18:05 - 19:35ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
7:20 - 8:55JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R1 456FlySafair
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Tue, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 10
13:40 - 15:15ELS-JNB
1h 35mdirect
7:20 - 8:55JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R1 495FlySafair
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
13:40 - 15:15ELS-JNB
1h 35mdirect
7:20 - 8:55JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R1 629FlySafair
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
17:00 - 18:30ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
11:30 - 13:05JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R1 705FlySafair
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
17:00 - 18:30ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
15:55 - 17:30JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R1 725FlySafair
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Mon, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 10
9:30 - 10:55ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:25JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R1 744FlySafair
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Wed, May 22 - Thu, May 23
9:30 - 10:55ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
7:35 - 9:10JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R1 897FlySafair
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Sat, Jun 29 - Sun, Jul 7
17:00 - 18:30ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
14:50 - 16:25JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 031FlySafair
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Thu, Jun 20 - Thu, Jun 27
12:35 - 14:10ELS-JNB
1h 35mdirect
10:30 - 12:00JNB-ELS
1h 30mdirect
R2 146Airlink
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Wed, Jul 24 - Sat, Jul 27
15:10 - 20:10ELS-JNB
5h 00m1 stop
14:50 - 16:25JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 989
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28

Flights from East London to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to East London, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost R1 533 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is R2 242 and R1 955 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg found on KAYAK was with FlySafair for R728. FlySafair proposed a return connection from R1 456 and Airlink from R2 146.

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. They are: Airlink, Cemair and FlySafair. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Airlink at R1 003 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FlySafair.

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

Each day, there are between 6 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from East London and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 31m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 57 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg take?

The average direct flight takes 1h 25m, covering a distance of 1 236 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from East London at 6:00 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 7:20.

What’s the latest departure time from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 18:45 and lands at 20:15.

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Low season

January

High season

April

Cheapest flight

R728
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from East London to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from East London to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Are there Airport Hotels at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport?

    There are several hotels inside the airport you can use if you don’t want to sleep in Johannesburg. The Protea Hotel is in the International Terminal, and no visa is required. Go through the Transit Lounge past Security and proceed straight to find the hotel. You can also stay in City Lodge Hotel, located above Parkade 2 on Level 5 of the airport. Another accommodation option is Southern Sun, located 500 meters from the airport. The hotel offers free 24-hour shuttle, which runs every 15 minutes. The pick-up point is behind Intercontinental Hotel at the Shuttle Terminal.

  • Where are Lounges at East London Airport?

    The East London Airport offers lounges you can access on pay-per-use basis of through a single visit pass or lounge membership. These lounges are accessible regardless of the class you’re flying. You can check out the Lounge page to learn more about how you can gain access. Bidvest Domestic Lounge is an airport lounge located on the Domestic Departures Terminal, Airside on the ground level at the end of the corridor. Also, there is the Airlines Lounge for travellers with First or Business Class. The South African Airlines Lounge is located in the Domestic Terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R38 for a one-way ticket and R76 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from East London to Johannesburg, FlySafair or Airlink?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from East London to Johannesburg are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R1 756 and an overall rating of 8,3, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R1 992 and an overall rating of 8,3.

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

    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 East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from East London 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 East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

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

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from East London 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 East London to Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R914 or less one-way and R1 639 or less round-trip.
  • At the East London Airport (ELS), you can access the Baby Changing facilities in the ladies restrooms from the Departures Terminal.
  • You can use the Chapel or Prayer Room in Terminal B on Level 2 for your spiritual needs while at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). For Muslims, the Prayer Room is located in Terminal A, in the basement of Arrivals. These are open 24 hours.
  • Disabled services are available at East London Airport, including ramps and lifts. The services are available for passengers that need disembarking or boarding assistance. You should organise in advance with the airline.
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Prefer to fly direct from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top 3 airlines serving from East London to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from East London to Johannesburg. 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 East London to OR Tambo? 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
AirlinkOverall score based on 77 reviews
7,6food
8,3boarding
8,9crew
6,3entertainment
8,2comfort
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

10,0 ExcellentSimbarashe, Jan 2024GBE - JNB
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

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"

They find a way to Nickel and dime you in all creative ways. The boarding crew seems to have target collection amount. If you are flying internationally, avoid them at all costs.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from East London to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/5Sat
directFlySafair
1h 35mELS-JNB
R728
23/5Thu
directFlySafair
1h 35mELS-JNB
R766
30/4Tue
directFlySafair
1h 25mELS-JNB
R805
15/6Sat
directFlySafair
1h 30mELS-JNB
R881
1/5Wed
directFlySafair
1h 30mELS-JNB
R901
24/5Fri
directFlySafair
1h 30mELS-JNB
R939
1/5Wed
1 stopFlySafair
8h 45mELS-JNB
R1 725
23/5Thu
1 stopFlySafair
9h 55mELS-JNB
R1 763
30/4Tue
1 stop
6h 10mELS-JNB
R2 625
1/5Wed
2 stopsHahn Air Systems
12h 20mELS-JNB
R5 960

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Last minute flights from East London to OR Tambo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from East London to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
26/4Fri
direct
1h 35mELS-JNB
30/4Tue
direct
1h 35mJNB-ELS
R2 913
26/4Fri
multi-stop
4h 00mELS-JNB
30/4Tue
direct
1h 35mJNB-ELS
R3 698
28/4Sun
directFlySafair
1h 30mELS-JNB
28/4Sun
directFlySafair
1h 35mJNB-ELS
R4 676
26/4Fri
multi-stopFlySafair
19h 10mELS-JNB
30/4Tue
multi-stopFlySafair
20h 25mJNB-ELS
R5 423
28/4Sun
multi-stop
6h 30mELS-JNB
28/4Sun
direct
1h 30mJNB-ELS
R6 170
28/4Sun
multi-stop
7h 05mELS-JNB
28/4Sun
direct
1h 30mJNB-ELS
R6 228
28/4Sun
multi-stopFlySafair
6h 30mELS-JNB
28/4Sun
multi-stopFlySafair
16h 50mJNB-ELS
R9 140

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East London - OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

East London (ELS)South Africa

Destination:

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg - East London

Cabin classes:

R91 022
R76 362
R9 888
R1 514