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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to East London & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
JNB
Destination airport IATA code
ELS

East London ELS Flight Information

Traveling From
Johannesburg
Origin Airport IATA Code
JNB
Traveling To
East London
Destination Airport IATA Code
ELS
Number of Airlines Serving
6
Available Airlines
Distance
768 km
Direct Flight Time
1 30
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Johannesburg and East London?
We understand you’d like to have as much time as possible to enjoy your holiday. Fly directly between Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) and ELS and that’s just what you’ll get. Consider Airlink (South Africa) and Safair — these are just a couple of the 2 airlines operating nonstop flights on this route.
How long is a direct flight from Johannesburg to East London?
Nonstop flights can be booked between Johannesburg and East London and take an average of 1 hour and 31 minutes. However, the journey of 480 miles could pass by in 1 hour and 30 minutes depending on factors like the weather and aircraft type.
What are the best airports for Johannesburg to East London flights?
If you’re trying to work out how to get from Johannesburg to East London, here are the most popular flight routes:

  • Johannesburg Airport to East London Airport - 47 flights per week
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport to East London Airport (ELS) - 12 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to East London?
Press pause on your quest to find the perfect airline. We’ve helped you out and found a good range of air carriers advertising flights from Johannesburg to East London. One choice is Safair, which has 121 flights each month. But the more variety, the better. Airlink is another established air carrier that services 82 flights from Johannesburg to East London monthly. Whichever you choose, you can look forward to a comfortable flight experience.
How many flights are there from Johannesburg to East London?
With around 7 flights operating between Johannesburg and East London every day, it’s never too late to book a trip to East London.
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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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to East London 

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 Johannesburg to East London, 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 Johannesburg to East London is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Johannesburg to East London  

Every day between Johannesburg and East London, 13 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 Johannesburg to East London — 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 Johannesburg to East London 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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4 out of 5
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Premier Hotel Regent

Premier Hotel Regent

3 out of 5
22 Esplanade, Beach Front, East London, Eastern Cape
Stay at this 3-star hotel in East London. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast. Popular attractions Eastern Beach and Jan Smuts Stadium East London ...
7/10 Good! (86 reviews)
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Road Lodge East London

Road Lodge East London

1 out of 5
Corner Union Avenue and Cheltenham Road, East London, Eastern Cape
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in East London. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Popular attractions East London Museum and Ann Bryant Art Gallery ...
7.4/10 Good! (229 reviews)
"Hi it was Good ,the Staff is Friendly .I wish you can upgrade your Dst channels.I enjoyed the Breakfast."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

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Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre

Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre

3 out of 5
21 Blue Bend Pl, East London, Eastern Cape
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in East London. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Nahoon Beach and Bonza Bay ...
7.2/10 Good! (15 reviews)
"It was really fun, we enjoyed our stay there, the reception was s friendly and the breakfast was really good. The rooms were neatly tidied. We got lost in trying to find our room on arrival, and asking from the cleaners that were not as friendly was not nice at all. Over and above all we had great ..."

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Hathaway Guest House

Hathaway Guest House

3.5 out of 5
4 Turnberry Ave, East London, Eastern Cape
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in East London. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Popular attractions Eastern Beach and Jan Smuts Stadium East London ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
Displeased
"The place was very clean except for the old,stained lounge rug and a cockroach near the microwave. Couldn't find any peace with the noise from the staff and other guests. Had a warm welcome but lacked some info about the premises and what to expect..."

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2024

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The Hampton Exclusive Guest House

The Hampton Exclusive Guest House

4 out of 5
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8/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
Overall stay
"I loved everything and the fact that it was a walking distance to all my meetings"

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2023

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