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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from East London to Johannesburg were £63 for one-way flights and for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from East London to Johannesburg & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
ELS
Destination airport IATA code
JNB
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
1 hour 31 mins

Johannesburg JNB Flight Information

Traveling From
East London
Origin Airport IATA Code
ELS
Traveling To
Johannesburg
Destination Airport IATA Code
JNB
Number of Airlines Serving
6
Available Airlines
Hahn Air Systems, Airlink
Distance
768 km
Direct Flight Time
1 20
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between East London and Johannesburg?
One convenient plane journey. One unforgettable holiday. Pick from quality air carriers, including Airlink (South Africa) and Safair, that fly straight from East London Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB).
How long is a direct flight from East London to Johannesburg?
If you’re the kind of flyer who enjoys chatting to their fellow passengers, you’ll have approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes to do so during your nonstop East London to Johannesburg flight. This journey of 480 miles can zip by in just 1 hour and 30 minutes, which still gives you plenty of time to make a new pal or two.
What are the best airports for East London to Johannesburg flights?
If you’re making your way by plane from East London to Johannesburg, there are a couple of ways to get there. These are the most frequently flown routes:

  • East London Airport (ELS) to Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 47 flights per week
  • East London (ELS) to Lanseria Airport (HLA) - 12 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from East London to Johannesburg?
Press pause on your search to find the perfect airline. We’ve done the tedious work and found a great range of air carriers providing flights from East London to Johannesburg. One pick is Safair, which offers 121 flights each month. You might also like to have a look at Airlink, which has 82 flights on this route per month. If you shop around, you can sleep easy knowing you’ve landed the best deal.
How many flights are there from East London to Johannesburg?
Spur-of-the-moment getaways can be a lot of fun. With approximately 7 flights running from East London to Johannesburg each day, you’ll be able to pick a time that’s right for you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from East London to Johannesburg, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between East London to Johannesburg is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from East London to Johannesburg  

Every day between East London and Johannesburg, 16 flights from 6 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Qatar Airways, Emirates, Airlink, United Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 768 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from East London to Johannesburg — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from East London to Johannesburg to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Place to stay after flight from East London to Johannesburg

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,163 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and very helpfull. The location cannot be better for a traveller. We enjoyed our stay and will make use of the City Lodge Hotel again."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

4 out of 5
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Pros: Close to airport, nice hotel at a good value, breakfast pancakes were great. Cons: shuttle was full both from and to airport so had to wait on a second shuttles, long lines to check-in and check-out. Coffee at breakfast was bad."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Some drawbacks to the inhouse dining which is very good, but challenging in terms of room service. Any difficulties however are handled thoughtfully and quickly."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel

5 out of 5
Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (911 reviews)
"Staff was Amazing and went above and beyond We absolutely Loved it here !"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel
Garden Court Sandton City

Garden Court Sandton City

3 out of 5
Cnr West and Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng
Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (836 reviews)
"Wonderful friendly and helpful staff. Room was very very clean. Excellent Big breakfast"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024

Garden Court Sandton City
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares were found on ebookers.com and are updated daily. They include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.