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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 and lands at 8:18
• Latest: departs at 18:05 and lands at 19:38.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

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 driving licence.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London range from R1 915 to R2 974, with an average of R2 446 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 915 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the R2 446 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R2 441 return, compared with R4 390 via a stopover 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 R94–R1 653 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, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R2 050 to R15 368. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 R3 057, which is 153% above the typical average for this route.

East London Airport (ELS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R151 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Sixt
• Avis
• Budget
• Hertz

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:

• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) – 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R2 315 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R2 596, a difference of R281.

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 Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 46m, compared to 5h 56m via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

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 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.

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

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.