Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to East London are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R2 187 and an overall rating of 8,2, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R1 736 and an overall rating of 8,4.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg generally make it to East London in 1h 25m. The flying distance between the two cities is 1 236 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in East London, with an average flight time of 1h 33m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 40 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in East London, with an average flight time of 1h 33m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 40 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London was R921 for a one-way ticket and R1 907 for a return.

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and East London?

Accepted Answer

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and East London are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are FlySafair (24 flights per week), Airlink (13 flights per week), and Cemair (3 flights per week).

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and East London?

Accepted Answer

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and East London are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are FlySafair (24 flights per week), Airlink (13 flights per week), and Cemair (3 flights per week).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to East London on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to East London on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 7:20 and will be landing in East London at 8:55.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London jets off at 18:05 and lands at 19:30.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London. They are: Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair and Hahn Air Systems. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Cemair at R866 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London. They are: Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair and Hahn Air Systems. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Cemair at R866 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London flight route.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

What accessibility facilities does OR Tambo Airport Johannesburg offer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London is January, where tickets cost R1 632 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R2 763 and R2 553 respectively.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London is January, where tickets cost R1 632 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R2 763 and R2 553 respectively.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London?

Accepted Answer

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 East London with an airline and back to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with another airline.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 24

How often are flights from Johannesburg to East London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Johannesburg and East London historically see delays in approximately 17% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 81 minutes.

Question 25

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to East London flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, FlySafair have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 13% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 26

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 27

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to East London flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London were found on FlySafair (R1 907) and Airlink (R2 489).

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London were found on FlySafair (R1 907) and Airlink (R2 489).

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 34

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to East London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between R1 681 and R2 424 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R1 907 on FlySafair (Oct 28–Nov 24).

Question 35

What are the most popular airlines flying to East London?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to East London is FlySafair, followed by Airlink and Cemair.

Low season	February
High season	December
Cheapest flight	R921

JNB - ELS

R921 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London – Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to East London (JNB-ELS)

Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to East London

Recent one-way flight deals from OR Tambo to East London

Recent last minute flight deals from OR Tambo to East London

Recent direct flight deals from OR Tambo to East London

KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to East London flights

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

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

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

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

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

Which airlines fly most frequently between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and East London?

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

How often are flights from Johannesburg to East London delayed?

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to East London flights?

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to East London flights?

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

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

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

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

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

Good to know

Low season

High season

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from OR Tambo to East London

FAQs for booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London flights

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London?

Everything you need to know for your flight from OR Tambo to East London

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights to East London

Complete your trip to East London with a hotel stay or car hire

Flights to other popular destinations

Flights from domestic origins to East London

Choose which airport to fly into in East London

Find deals for your return flight