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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 and lands at 8:30
• Latest: departs at 18:45 and lands at 20:15.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from East London to Johannesburg:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from East London to Johannesburg takes 1h 30m, covering 1 222 km.

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

Return flights from East London to Johannesburg range from R1 735 to R2 640, with an average of R2 105 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 735 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the R2 105 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R2 100 return, compared with R5 929 via a stopover through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

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

• Airlink: 93% on time
• FlySafair: 88% on time
• Cemair: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R91–R1 661 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on East London to Johannesburg flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates from around R113:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R67:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Flights from East London to Johannesburg usually depart from East London (ELS) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 East London to Johannesburg route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 26m.

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

• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) – 86% of one-stop connections
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from East London to Johannesburg. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R1 993 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R2 492, a difference of R498.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• FlySafair
• Airlink
• Cemair

Flying via Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 57m, compared to 8h 28m via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating East London to Johannesburg 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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Cemair: a cabin 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.