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Cheap Flight Deals from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (ELS-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg 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.

Recent return flight deals from East London to OR Tambo

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from East London to OR Tambo.
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9:30 - 10:55ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
15:55 - 17:30JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R1 812FlySafair
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Tue, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 21
7:15 - 8:40ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
10:30 - 12:00JNB-ELS
1h 30mdirect
R1 884Airlink
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Wed, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 16
16:00 - 17:30ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
15:55 - 17:30JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R1 902FlySafair
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Tue, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 15
9:30 - 10:55ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
13:50 - 15:25JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 355FlySafair
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Wed, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 6
12:00 - 22:15ELS-JNB
10h 15m1 stop
13:50 - 15:25JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 772FlySafair
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Wed, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 6
17:05 - 18:35ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
11:30 - 13:05JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 790FlySafair
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Sun, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 2
9:30 - 10:55ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
19:00 - 11:25JNB-ELS
16h 25m1 stop
R2 899FlySafair
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Tue, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 21
16:00 - 17:30ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
8:00 - 11:25JNB-ELS
3h 25m1 stop
R2 971FlySafair
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Tue, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 15
10:00 - 11:20ELS-JNB
1h 20mdirect
8:00 - 9:30JNB-ELS
1h 30mdirect
R3 406Cemair
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Fri, Jan 3 - Tue, Jan 7
7:15 - 8:40ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
6:45 - 8:15JNB-ELS
25h 30m2 stops
R4 566
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Sat, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 8

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 round-trip flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg back to East London, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost R1 558 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R2 210 and R2 174 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of R2 462, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 13 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

November

High season

March

Cheapest flight

R761
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
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.
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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 R42 for a one-way ticket and R100 for a return.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 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?

    SkyTeam, 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 709 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 929 and an overall rating of 8,5.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R966 or less one-way and R1 889 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 Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Air France, Airlink, +10 more

Tuesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Air France, Airlink, +10 more

Wednesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Air France, Airlink, +10 more

Thursday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Air France, Airlink, +10 more

Friday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Air France, Airlink, +10 more

Saturday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Air France, Airlink, +9 more

Sunday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Air France, Airlink, +10 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London

Monday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Air France, Airlink, +9 more

Tuesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Air France, Airlink, +9 more

Wednesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Air France, Airlink, +10 more

Thursday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Air France, Airlink, +10 more

Friday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Air France, Airlink, +10 more

Saturday

Airlink, FlySafair, KLM, +4 more

Airlink, FlySafair, +5 more

Sunday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Air France, Airlink, +9 more

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Top 4 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.
8,5
AirlinkOverall score based on 69 reviews
8,4Boarding
6,5Entertainment
9,0Crew
8,3Comfort
7,8Food
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

8,0 ExcellentGerhard, May 2024UTN - JNB
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

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

Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible 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"

Female pilot and co-pilot handle themselves very well. Professional.

They canceled my flight didn't inform me , while I was had already checked in , this was worst experience ever

Plettenberg Bay is a unique airport, so boarding with always have certain quirks. Cemair has zero regard for passengers, and their commitment to adhering to departure times. In two flights we had 3 flight changes, and a 1.5h delay. If you have any kind preceding or follow on plans, do not fly Cemair.

For now everything is good we want access to book direct to camair

send ourt booking confirmation numbers as soon as payment is done to simplify checkin

No A/C on the plane - and it was hot. Unmarked aircraft - looked sketchy.

Flight delayed with no explanation was only made aware lats min when already arrived at the air port

Efficient low cost operation.. Gets you from A to B, not much else.

I arrived at the airport and the flight did not exist

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.
24/12Tue
directFlySafair
1h 30mELS-JNB
R761
18/1Sat
directFlySafair
1h 30mELS-JNB
R870
1/1Wed
directCemair
1h 20mELS-JNB
R1 323
1/1Wed
directFlySafair
1h 25mELS-JNB
R1 359
27/12Fri
directFlySafair
1h 30mELS-JNB
R1 449
27/12Fri
directFlySafair
1h 25mELS-JNB
R1 468
7/1Tue
directCemair
1h 20mELS-JNB
R1 504
26/12Thu
1 stop
7h 50mELS-JNB
R2 337
7/1Tue
1 stop
13h 10mELS-JNB
R3 986
6/1Mon
2 stopsHahn Air Systems
11h 00mELS-JNB
R10 473

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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.
23/12Mon
directFlySafair
1h 30mELS-JNB
28/12Sat
directFlySafair
1h 35mJNB-ELS
R2 047
23/12Mon
multi-stopFlySafair
10h 40mELS-JNB
28/12Sat
directFlySafair
1h 35mJNB-ELS
R2 881
23/12Mon
directFlySafair
1h 30mELS-JNB
28/12Sat
multi-stopFlySafair
13h 55mJNB-ELS
R5 037
23/12Mon
multi-stopFlySafair
10h 40mELS-JNB
28/12Sat
multi-stopFlySafair
14h 20mJNB-ELS
R5 762

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