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Cheap flight deals from East London to Johannesburg (ELS-JNB)

 
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12:35 - 14:00ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
10:30 - 12:00JNB-ELS
1h 30mdirect
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Wed, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 14
17:00 - 18:30ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
11:30 - 13:05JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 204FlySafair
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Tue, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 3
18:05 - 19:35ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
16:35 - 18:10JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 277FlySafair
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Wed, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 8
9:30 - 10:55ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
12:15 - 13:50JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 387FlySafair
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Fri, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 8
17:00 - 18:30ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
19:55 - 11:25JNB-ELS
15h 30m1 stop
R3 206FlySafair
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Tue, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 3
9:30 - 10:55ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
6:25 - 11:25JNB-ELS
5h 00m1 stop
R3 297FlySafair
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Wed, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 8
9:30 - 10:55ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
7:35 - 9:10JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R3 716FlySafair
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Fri, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 15
12:40 - 18:45ELS-JNB
6h 05m1 stop
20:20 - 7:45JNB-ELS
11h 25m1 stop
R4 026FlySafair
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Wed, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 14
12:00 - 21:35ELS-JNB
9h 35m1 stop
6:45 - 11:25JNB-ELS
4h 40m1 stop
R4 227FlySafair
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Wed, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 8
8:20 - 21:30ELS-JNB
13h 10m1 stop
18:30 - 8:15JNB-ELS
13h 45m1 stop
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Tue, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 3
18:35 - 20:05ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
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Sat, Nov 23
18:05 - 19:35ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
R1 166FlySafair
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Fri, Nov 22
13:40 - 15:15ELS-JNB
1h 35mdirect
R1 585FlySafair
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Fri, Dec 13
13:40 - 15:15ELS-JNB
1h 35mdirect
R1 621FlySafair
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Fri, Dec 13
15:10 - 22:00ELS-JNB
6h 50m1 stop
R2 441
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Sat, Nov 23
8:50 - 21:10ELS-JNB
12h 20m2 stops
R2 897FlySafair
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Sat, Nov 23
12:00 - 21:05ELS-JNB
9h 05m1 stop
R3 297FlySafair
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Fri, Dec 13
12:00 - 20:55ELS-HLA
8h 55m1 stop
R3 297FlySafair
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Fri, Dec 13
12:00 - 21:05ELS-JNB
9h 05m1 stop
R3 334FlySafair
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Fri, Dec 13
12:00 - 20:55ELS-HLA
8h 55m1 stop
R3 334FlySafair
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Fri, Dec 13
18:05 - 19:35ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
7:20 - 8:55JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R1 895FlySafair
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Thu, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 25
12:00 - 21:35ELS-JNB
9h 35m1 stop
7:20 - 8:55JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R3 079FlySafair
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Thu, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 25
12:00 - 16:00ELS-HLA
4h 00m1 stop
12:55 - 7:45HLA-ELS
18h 50m2 stops
R4 700FlySafair
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Thu, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 25
12:00 - 19:10ELS-JNB
7h 10m1 stop
8:00 - 11:25JNB-ELS
3h 25m1 stop
R5 283
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Thu, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 25
15:10 - 22:05ELS-HLA
6h 55m1 stop
9:00 - 14:35HLA-ELS
5h 35m1 stop
R9 273FlySafair
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Thu, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 25
12:35 - 14:00ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
10:30 - 12:00JNB-ELS
1h 30mdirect
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Wed, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 14
17:00 - 18:30ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
11:30 - 13:05JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 204FlySafair
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Tue, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 3
18:05 - 19:35ELS-JNB
1h 30mdirect
16:35 - 18:10JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 277FlySafair
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Wed, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 8
9:30 - 10:55ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
7:35 - 9:10JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 314FlySafair
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Wed, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 8
9:30 - 10:55ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
12:15 - 13:50JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R2 387FlySafair
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Fri, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 8
8:00 - 9:20ELS-JNB
1h 20mdirect
17:30 - 19:00JNB-ELS
1h 30mdirect
R3 079Cemair
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Fri, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 2
9:30 - 10:55ELS-JNB
1h 25mdirect
7:35 - 9:10JNB-ELS
1h 35mdirect
R3 716FlySafair
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Flights from East London to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from East London to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest East London to Johannesburg flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from East London to Johannesburg.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from East London to Johannesburg cost R849 and was between East London and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R1 347.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from East London to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from East London to Johannesburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from East London to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from East London to Johannesburg, 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 is February, where tickets cost R1 549 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is R2 059 and R1 913 respectively.

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

The average 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 R4 506, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from East London to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from East London to Johannesburg, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 99 days before departure.

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R856
Flight from East London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from East London to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from East London to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from East London to Johannesburg

  • What is the cheapest flight from East London to Johannesburg?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from East London to Johannesburg was R47 for a one-way ticket and R104 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from East London to Johannesburg?

    When flying out of East London you will be using East London. You will be landing at one of these airports: Johannesburg Lanseria or Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from East London to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from East London to 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 Johannesburg.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from East London to 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 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 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 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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Prefer to fly direct from East London to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct from East London Airport to Johannesburg, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

East London to Johannesburg

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +7 more

Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +7 more

Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +7 more

Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +7 more

Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +7 more

Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +6 more

Airlink, British Airways, +7 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +7 more

Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg to East London

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +6 more

Airlink, British Airways, +7 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +6 more

Airlink, British Airways, +7 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +6 more

Airlink, British Airways, +7 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +6 more

Airlink, British Airways, +7 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +6 more

Airlink, British Airways, +7 more

Saturday

Airlink, FlySafair, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Airlink, FlySafair, +3 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +6 more

Airlink, British Airways, +7 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from East London to Johannesburg

 
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 Johannesburg? 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.
8,4
AirlinkOverall score based on 70 reviews
8,2Comfort
7,8Food
8,4Boarding
8,9Crew
6,6Entertainment
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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

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"

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.
23/11Sat
directFlySafair
1h 30mELS-JNB
R856
22/11Fri
directFlySafair
1h 30mELS-JNB
R1 166
13/12Fri
directFlySafair
1h 35mELS-JNB
R1 585
13/12Fri
directFlySafair
1h 35mELS-JNB
R1 621
23/11Sat
1 stop
6h 50mELS-JNB
R2 441
23/11Sat
2 stopsFlySafair
12h 20mELS-JNB
R2 897
13/12Fri
1 stopFlySafair
9h 05mELS-JNB
R3 297
13/12Fri
1 stopFlySafair
8h 55mELS-HLA
R3 297
13/12Fri
1 stopFlySafair
9h 05mELS-JNB
R3 334
13/12Fri
1 stopFlySafair
8h 55mELS-HLA
R3 334

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Last minute flights from East London to Johannesburg

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.
21/11Thu
directFlySafair
1h 30mELS-JNB
25/11Mon
directFlySafair
1h 35mJNB-ELS
R1 895
21/11Thu
multi-stopFlySafair
9h 35mELS-JNB
25/11Mon
directFlySafair
1h 35mJNB-ELS
R3 079
21/11Thu
multi-stopFlySafair
4h 00mELS-HLA
25/11Mon
multi-stopFlySafair
18h 50mHLA-ELS
R4 700
21/11Thu
multi-stop
7h 10mELS-JNB
25/11Mon
multi-stop
3h 25mJNB-ELS
R5 283
21/11Thu
multi-stopFlySafair
6h 55mELS-HLA
25/11Mon
multi-stopFlySafair
5h 35mHLA-ELS
R9 273

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