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Find cheap flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London from R713

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo to East London 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.
10:10 - 18:45JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
8:50 - 10:20ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
R1 464FlySafair
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Sat, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 29
11:10 - 18:45JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
14:25 - 15:55ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
R1 520FlySafair
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Wed, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 1
12:15 - 19:50JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
14:25 - 15:55ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
R1 577FlySafair
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Wed, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 1
3:10 - 10:45JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
14:25 - 15:55ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
R1 614FlySafair
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Wed, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 3
3:10 - 10:45JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
13:25 - 14:55ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
R1 670FlySafair
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Tue, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 31
1:20 - 9:50JNB-ELS
1h 30mdirect
3:20 - 4:55ELS-JNB
1h 35mdirect
R1 933Airlink
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Sat, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 4
5:30 - 14:00JNB-ELS
1h 30mdirect
12:25 - 13:55ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
R2 158Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Dec 16 - Sun, Dec 31
2:00 - 13:20JNB-ELS
5h 20m1 stop
5:25 - 6:55ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
R2 834Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 18
14:20 - 13:20JNB-ELS
17h 00m1 stop
8:00 - 17:00ELS-JNB
9h 00m1 stop
R6 869Hahn Air Systems
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Sun, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 15
2:00 - 19:15JNB-ELS
11h 15m2 stops
13:45 - 12:00ELS-JNB
22h 15m2 stops
R7 714Cemair
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Tue, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 17

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January

High season

December

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Most popular time to fly (37% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London

When to book flights from OR Tambo to East London

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R785 or less one-way and R1 605 or less round-trip.
  • The cheapest flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London was found, on average, 89 days before departure.
  • Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is January.
  • Morning departure is around 3% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
  • You should consider flying with FlySafair, Airlink or Hahn Air System if you would like to enjoy the airport lounge's amenities when you arrive in East London.
  • OR Tambo Airport Johannesburg has several parking locations for you if you are leaving Johannesburg and don’t know where you can park your car. You can use the parking lot in the Basement or on the Third Floor at Terminal 3. The airport also offers a parking lot for drivers looking for a place to park for a few hours. It also provides parking for the shuttle and other cars waiting to pick up passengers or drop them off.
  • Nursing mothers flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London have a private, secure room where they can breastfeed and pump milk for their babies. You can find these rooms at the Arrivals and Departure Hall, and the rooms are fully equipped with chairs, a sink, changing tables and soft lighting.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

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

  • What accessibility facilities does OR Tambo Airport Johannesburg offer?

    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

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

    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.

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

    The duration of a direct flight to East London from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is typically 1h 30m. The journey crosses a distance of 1 236 km.

  • How many flights are there between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and East London?

    There are usually 25 direct flights each day leaving OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg in the direction of East London, for a total of 178 flights weekly.

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

    In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London were found on FlySafair (R1 464) and Airlink (R1 933). FlySafair proposed the cheapest one-way flight at R713.

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

    Qatar Airways (5 flights per day), Airlink (5 flights per day), and FlySafair (4 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

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

    When flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to East London, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

    The earliest flight leaves OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg at 6:20 and lands in East London at 7:50.

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

    The last flight leaves OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg at 16:35 and lands in East London at 18:10.

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

    All the following airlines operate direct flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and East London: Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, FlySafair, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 R1 805 and an overall rating of 7,9, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R2 279 and an overall rating of 7,8.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London due to COVID-19?

    FlySafair, Airlink and Qatar Airways have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London. Confirm policies on booking site.

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

    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.

  • 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?

    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.

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

    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.

  • 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?

    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.

Top 3 airlines serving from OR Tambo to East London

Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
7,9
FlySafairOverall score based on 83 reviews
77comfort
68food
86crew
80boarding
81overall
68entertainment
Airline reviews

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

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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"
Cons: "FlySafair forced me to pay for my second bag - even though my ticket was clearly marked "2 bags" all the way to Cape Town. Totally disgusted with this airline, not honoring the ticket. And they way they treated me about it makes me never want to fly with them again. Warning: Seats don't recline!!!"
Pros: "Professional staff from airport right through to the aircraft staff. Great service with a smile!"
Cons: "None"
Pros: "The planes seem fresh and new. The staff were efficient and professional. Although a budget airline, we thought they offered value for money."
Cons: "Can't think of anything. Although expectations weren't high, they surpassed them."
Pros: "It's alright, safe flight and pilot good landing skills. I particularly liked their crew's sense of humour."
Cons: "If only we were served drinks, but that's asking too much."

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

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

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

Pros: "Everything was good!"
Cons: "For a short flight on a small aircraft nothing could have been better."
Pros: "It's a shorter flight so, no IFE. The front row of the business section was nice. I'm glad that reserving those seats worked out for this flight, although it didn't on all the other flights."
Pros: "I was forced to give my carry on bag to be put in the hold. They said that it would not fit in the plane. When we got to our destination, i found that a large sum of money from my bag was stolen,"
Cons: "Security of our baggage should be better. And if you cannot fit the standard carry on bags, then please say so when people make their booking so that they can pack accordingly and do not bring carry on bags that they have to give up at the last minute. it is impossible to remove items last minute."
Pros: "Seats were noticeably more spacious than comparable airlines. Good entertainment system and selection of films."
Cons: "Location of plug sockets, very difficult to use."
Cons: "The staff at Vic Falls airport tried to charge me several hundred dollars for extra bag fees. The fee kept changing depending on who I was speaking with and when I agreed to pay with my AMEX they said they did not take AMEX so they eventually waived the fee. This was only done after showing the manager a printed copy of my booking which listed that passengers are allowed 2 checked bags each. This was all done in the office of the South African Airways who I assume was managing the Airlink flight."

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.

Pros: "Not having to change airports in Sao Paulo!"
Cons: "flight operated by Passaredo. Prop plane, waiting area was very basic. At checkin the rep did not want to add my AA Frequent flier number to my reservation. The flight has TAM (oneworld) flight number so I wanted to get credit but was unsuccessful."
Cons: "They cancelled the flight without any reason and you sent an email the night before departure and as I was in Africa I couldn't read it. So I had to discovered it by other tourists and then I had to book another flight at a higher rate because of the time and I had to cancel a couple of activities already paid to solve all of this and they offer to reimburse just the cost of the flight in 60 days. Horrible experience"
Pros: "Outbout flight was good and on time the return leg on 26/10/15 was delaayed for almost 5 hours and on landing at ORT international airport we were kept on tarmac inside the plane for over 20 minutes due to lack of buses to take the passengers to the arrival terminal"
Cons: "The available snack was crisp and water for sale Overall and appalling way of doing business and diregard to passengers.."

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R4 561
28/9Thu
multi-stopCemair
11h 45mJNB-ELS
28/10Sat
multi-stopCemair
20h 45mELS-JNB
R8 990
1/10Sun
multi-stopCemair
29h 00mJNB-ELS
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multi-stopCemair
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OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg - East London Flights

Departure:

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

East London (ELS)South Africa

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East London - OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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